Stephen Ireland has missed out on winning this season's PFA Young Player of the Year award.
Ashley Young of Aston Villa took the prize at the Sunday night’s ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, beating off competition from Gabriel Agbonlahor, Jonny Evans, Aaron Lennon and Rafael da Silva as well as Stephen.
Peter Barnes remains the only City player to take the award, back in 1976, but Stephen can content himself with not just the nomination but magnificent season that has brought him 14 goals and widespread praise from players and pundits alike.
