Talented young footballers claim they are represented by two former high-profile Irish footballers – but neither are official agents

Signing for a professional club is the goal of most young players, but the role of reps is a confusing one

Stephen Ireland, the former Man City and Stoke player. Photo: Getty

Mark Tighe

Talented young footballers are claiming they are represented by two former high-profile Irish footballers, despite neither being officially an agent.

Stephen Ireland, the former Ireland and Manchester City midfielder, and Gary Rogers, a League of Ireland-winning goalkeeper with Dundalk FC, are said by a number of players to be their agents.