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John O'Shea has joined up with the Reading backroom staff

John O'Shea joins Reading coaching staff

Former Ireland international John O'Shea has returned to Reading as a first-team coach.

Soccer • 22 Jul 19

Paul McShane: "It was a true honour to be captain for four years and I've learned a lot both on and off the pitch."

Ireland defender McShane heading for Reading exit door

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has confirmed he will leave Championship outfit Reading in the summer.

Soccer • 08 May 19

Retired O'Shea to explore coaching opportunities

John O'Shea says that he will be looking at coaching opportunities now that he has retired from professional football.

Soccer • 06 May 19

Players line up for a guard of honour for Reading's John O'Shea

Championship wrap: O'Shea honoured in final game

Reading manager Jose Gomes paid tribute to his players - and those of Birmingham - after they formed a guard of honour for retiring defender John O'Shea when he came on as a substitute during the goalless draw.

Soccer • 05 May 19

John O'Shea won 118 caps for his country

McCarthy: O'Shea can take pride after exemplary career

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has described John O'Shea as a 'role model professional' after the former Irish defender announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Soccer • 30 Apr 19

John O'Shea has had a long, silver-laden career at the top

John O'Shea finally ready to walk off into the sunset

Former Republic of Ireland international John O'Shea will retire at the end of the season.

Soccer • 30 Apr 19

John O'Shea (L) with Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

'I'd be amazed if Ole doesn't get the job full-time'

John O'Shea would be "amazed" if Ole Gunnar Solksjaer isn't handed the reins at Manchester United on a permanent basis and said the Norwegian has transformed a club that had been in turmoil.

Soccer • 05 Mar 19

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: John O'Shea, Leeds' rise, WNL start

On this week's RTE Soccer Podcast, Adrian Eames is joined by Keith Ward, Johnny McDonnell and Anthony Pyne to discuss all things LOI and much more.

Soccer • 04 Mar 19

Tallaght Stadium will host the Under-17 Euros final in May

Six LOI grounds named to host U17 Euros games

Six League of Ireland grounds have been confirmed to host games in May's UEFA Under-17 Euros.

Soccer • 25 Feb 19

John O'Shea announced as U17 EURO ambassador

John O'Shea has been named as the Tournament Ambassador for the upcoming Under-17 UEFA European Championships.

Soccer • 18 Feb 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, John O'Shea and Wayne Rooney celebrate a Manchester United goal in 2007

O'Shea relishing Cup reunion with old pal Solskjaer

John O'Shea is returning to Old Trafford with Reading and hoping to reward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for inspiring him by inflicting his first defeat as Manchester United's interim manager on Saturday.

Soccer • 04 Jan 19

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has guided Manchester United to four wins in his first four games in charge

O'Shea backs Solksjaer as full-time Man United manager

John O'Shea believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already demonstrated he can do the Manchester United job on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 03 Jan 19

Joy for Lampard as Derby nick last-gasp win at Reading

Frank Lampard marked his first game in management with a last-gasp victory as his Derby side came from behind to beat Reading 2-1 at the Madejski Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Aug 18

John O'Shea poses with his new club's scarf. Photo: Reading FC

John O'Shea completes move to Reading

John O'Shea has completed his move to Championship side Reading, a day after his compatriot David Meyler switched to the Royals.

Soccer • 06 Jun 18

O'Shea signed off from his international career on a winning note

O'Shea will 'cherish' having kids at final Ireland game

John O'Shea says he will "cherish" the memory of having his children at his final game for Ireland, a 2-1 win over the USA.

Soccer • 03 Jun 18

Burke & Judge sink USA as O'Shea walks into sunset

Alan Judge came off the bench to fire the Republic of Ireland to a last-gasp 2-1 victory over the USA in John O'Shea's final game for his country.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

Graham Burke (L) wheels away in celebration

Republic of Ireland v USA: recap

Ireland said farewell to one of their greatest servants with a 2-1 win over the USA as John O'Shea played his 118th and final game for his country. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

O'Shea wheels away to celebrate his leveller in Germany

'It wasn't too shabby a finish' - O'Shea on that goal

As part of an extended interview, John O'Shea recalls his standout memory from 17 years as a Boy in Green.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

Ireland will wear an altered kit for their clash with the USA

FAI to show LGBT support with Ireland kit

The Republic of Ireland will wear a kit containing the LGBT rainbow flag when they take on the USA in Saturday's friendly international at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

John O'Shea will play his last game for Ireland

Irish fans need hope as O'Shea prepares to say farewell

The Republic of Ireland prepare to say goodbye to one of their most loyal servants over the last 17 years, but the same old worries are to the fore and Martin O'Neill needs to provide hope for the future.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

John O'Shea hangs up his international boots this evening

Follow O'Shea's example, O'Neill tells younger players

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has challenged the younger members of his squad to learn from John O'Shea as the defender prepares to bring the curtain down on his international career.

Soccer • 02 Jun 18

John O'Shea will play, while Shane Long (R) misses out

O'Neill says John O'Shea will face US as Long ruled out

Shane Long will miss the Republic of Ireland's final game of the season against the United States, while Martin O'Neill confirms John O'Shea will play some part in the friendly.

Soccer • 01 Jun 18

John O'Shea plays his last game for Ireland on Saturday

Kerr salutes 'a tall, lovely, smiley-headed gentleman'

Brian Kerr has showered praise on John O'Shea ahead of the Waterford man's final game for the Republic of Ireland this Saturday, describing his former player as "a tall, lovely, smiley-headed gentleman".

Soccer • 01 Jun 18

John O'Shea with assistant manager Roy Keane

Keane praises 'headcase' O'Shea ahead of final outing

Roy Keane has joked that he hopes former team-mate John O'Shea is a "head-case" at home after seeing him negotiate a stellar career with the minimum of fuss.

Soccer • 31 May 18

John O'Shea celebrates that goal in Germany

'I wish I had him in his prime' - O'Neill lauds O'Shea

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill pays tribute to the retiring John O'Shea and happily recalls the defender's famous goal against Germany.

Soccer • 10 May 18

John OShea

John O'Shea joins Reading coaching staff

Ireland defender McShane heading for Reading exit door

Retired O'Shea to explore coaching opportunities

Championship wrap: O'Shea honoured in final game

McCarthy: O'Shea can take pride after exemplary career

John O'Shea finally ready to walk off into the sunset

'I'd be amazed if Ole doesn't get the job full-time'

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: John O'Shea, Leeds' rise, WNL start

Six LOI grounds named to host U17 Euros games

John O'Shea announced as U17 EURO ambassador

O'Shea relishing Cup reunion with old pal Solskjaer

O'Shea backs Solksjaer as full-time Man United manager

Joy for Lampard as Derby nick last-gasp win at Reading

John O'Shea completes move to Reading

O'Shea will 'cherish' having kids at final Ireland game

Burke & Judge sink USA as O'Shea walks into sunset

Republic of Ireland v USA: recap

'It wasn't too shabby a finish' - O'Shea on that goal

FAI to show LGBT support with Ireland kit

Irish fans need hope as O'Shea prepares to say farewell

Follow O'Shea's example, O'Neill tells younger players

O'Neill says John O'Shea will face US as Long ruled out

Kerr salutes 'a tall, lovely, smiley-headed gentleman'

Keane praises 'headcase' O'Shea ahead of final outing

'I wish I had him in his prime' - O'Neill lauds O'Shea