Former Man City star Stephen Ireland claims Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes had a poster of him on his wall
Manchester City man.Fernandes made the long-awaited move to United in January and since arriving in the North West has become neighbours with Ireland, living three doors down the street from one another.Ireland became a fan favourite at the Etihad and was the club's best player for a short while, after coming through the youth ranks at the club, grabbing 13 goals and 13 assists in the 2009/09 season in the creative-midfield role.According to the 33-year-old, his performances left an impression on Fernandes, as the Portuguese also used to sign him on Football Manager.“He told me that, as a kid, he had a poster of me,” Ireland told The Athletic.