From the comparison below from their latest games you can see the difference between the two players quite clearly.
Stephen Ireland has a much higher pass completion rate, as well as working all over the pitch to help his team.
The evidence in favour of Ireland is overwhelming and the fact that the Manchester City midfielder did not claim the coveted award only serves to diminish the credibility of the FA.
In addition to this, the fact that Rio Ferdinand was nominated ahead of Brede Hangeland and Ryan Giggs was nominated ahead of Frank Lampard makes the whole awards a farce.
The fact that 12 games and a solitary goal Giggs actually won the main award is beggars belief.
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