Ireland will escape punishment over his bizarre goalscoring celebration at Eastlands on Monday night.Superman Gets A Wrap On The Knuckles!
Ireland will escape punishment over his bizarre goalscoring celebration at Eastlands on Monday night.In front of a live TV audience, the Manchester City midfielder pulled down his shorts to reveal a pair of skimpy briefs, sporting a Superman logo, after netting the goal which sealed a Premier League win over Sunderland.
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor: "I think it is fair enough just to give him a warning.
"The lad has had serious personal problems.
"I am sure the whole football world will take an understanding attitude to this.
"Football is about joy and celebrating goals, as long as you don't go over the top."