Has just been released by scunthorpe because he wanted to move to aa bigger club. He is currently training with Bristol City and i think if he don't move to them he would be a good signing.
i was going to post the same although my Uncle Nigel at Scunthorpe sacked him as captain and then they mutually finished the contract so dunno what went on
Used to play football with a bloke who played in Wet Spam's youth system with him, Joe Cole and a few others. He said Iriekpen was the best player on that team - even better than Cole. This was while he was still in their reserves. Every time I've seen him he's looked pretty decent - though nothing like as good as my ex-teammate would have had me believe.
"Izzy parted company with Scunthorpe on 16th January 2009 having his contract terminated by mutual consent.
On the 26th January 2009 Gary Johnson, Bristol City FC manager, confirmed Iriekpen was on trial at the west country club with a view to signing a permanent deal. Iriekpen was due to sign for Hamilton Academicals however turned down this move in order to train with Bristol City."
He's also had a lot of bad injuries and surgery over the years - and seems a bit feisty towards his managers.
But he's got balls, that's for sure.
This guy is a good defender, not even getting on their bench. Hopefully could be snapped up for less than quoted - is this article an example of him being put in the shop window by his agent?
Anyone know what's going on with him. Could be a good shout for a six month contract. Has a bit of a rep for bizarre attitude, but might be worth a shout.... maybe not if unift after being unattatched.
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Rather him than a short term loan, by the time they settle in they're gone.
Ex-West Ham youth team product and reserve, if I remember?
yeah he did score against us
F*** it - sign him up - the more the merrier eh?
sorry bad picture but still proves that he scored
On the 26th January 2009 Gary Johnson, Bristol City FC manager, confirmed Iriekpen was on trial at the west country club with a view to signing a permanent deal. Iriekpen was due to sign for Hamilton Academicals however turned down this move in order to train with Bristol City."
He's also had a lot of bad injuries and surgery over the years - and seems a bit feisty towards his managers.
But he's got balls, that's for sure.
This guy is a good defender, not even getting on their bench. Hopefully could be snapped up for less than quoted - is this article an example of him being put in the shop window by his agent?
For family reasons though, not attitude/lack of ability.
Mrs Iriekpen: Izzy, it's shit up here in Hamilton, can we move back south please?
Izzy: Ok dear