Newcastle midfielder Stephen Ireland's time at St James' Park has ended as it begun, with injury. The Magpies confirmed in a statement on Wednesday afternoon that he will be unavailable for the remainder of the campaign after having the injury assessed by the club's medical staff.
The 24-year-old has made two appearances for the Tynesiders since his January loan arrival from Aston Villa.
He arrived at Newcastle with a knee injury and soon picked up a thigh strain. Ireland then spent several days at the bedside of partner Jessica Lawlor after she suffered multiple injuries in a car accident earlier this month.
Toon boss Alan Pardew had challenged him to use the run-in to convince him he could have a long-term future at the club.
