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Paul McShane joins the Ireland U21 set-up

McShane named Ireland U21 assistant coach

Former Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane has been appointed assistant coach with Ireland Under-21s.

Soccer • 28 Aug 23

Paul McShane retires from playing to focus on coaching

Former Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has retired from playing to concentrate on his coaching career.

Soccer • 27 May 22

Paul McShane in action for Manchester United in a friendly against Preston North End back in 2006

Paul McShane joins Man United U23s as player-coach

Paul McShane has made a remarkable return to Manchester United to take up a role as a player-coach with the club's Under-23s.

Soccer • 23 Jul 21

Accrington player banned for abuse of Paul McShane

Accrington midfielder Sam Finley has been handed an eight-match ban after admitting verbally abusing Rochdale's Irish defender Paul McShane on the grounds of his nationality.

Soccer • 21 Apr 20

Paul McShane won the last of his 33 caps in 2016

Evergreen McShane still holds international ambitions

Paul McShane on his new lease of life at Rochdale, his Irish hopes and his future career once he decides to eventually hang up his boots.

Soccer • 17 Oct 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

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

David Meyler's contract with Hull expired after five-and-a-half years at the club.

David Meyler signs two-year deal with Reading

Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler has signed for Championship side Reading.

Soccer • 05 Jun 18

Daryl Horgan was making just his fourth appearance of the season

Championship round-up: Horgan shines off the bench

Daryl Horgan marked his inclusion in Ireland's provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a match-winning assist for Preston on a busy night for Irish players in the Championship.

Soccer • 26 Sep 17

Paul McShane has enjoyed a good season at Reading

McShane has evolved & deserves an opportunity - Hunt

Stephen Hunt believes Paul McShane has evolved into a "calm, calculated defender" under the tutelage of Jaap Stam and that he deserves to be trusted at the heart of the Republic of Ireland rearguard again.

Soccer • 31 May 17

John Swift of Reading and Jonathan Hogg of Huddersfield rise for a header

Recap: Huddersfield win shootout to make Premier League

Huddersfield are in the Premier League for the first time ever. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 29 May 17

Paul McShane was sent off in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg against Fulham

Reading target promotion as tribute to Paul McShane

Reading's players have vowed to win promotion to the Premier League for suspended skipper Paul McShane.

Soccer • 15 May 17

Shane Long celebrates Ireland's famous Euro 2016 win over Italy

A year to remember and to build on for Ireland

It was a year to remember for the Irish footballers as they took on Europe's finest during the summer in France. Ed Leahy takes a look back at the year and looks forward to what lies in store for the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 21 Dec 16

McShane says the shackles are off when his Reading side take on Arsenal

McShane seeks EFL Cup bonus amid promotion chase

Reading captain Paul McShane says "the shackles are off" for his side on Tuesday as they put on hold their primary objective of winning promotion back into the Premier League to take on Arsenal in the EFL Cup.

Soccer • 24 Oct 16

Paul McShane was in the wars against Middlesbrough

Paul McShane charged with violent conduct

Reading team-mates Paul McShane and Danny Williams have been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following their on-field altercation on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 14 Apr 16

Paul McShane sees the ball beat Darren Randolph for Slovakia's second goal

Paul McShane fearful for Euro 2016 place

Paul McShane has admitted he faces a battle to make Ireland's Euro 2016 squad after enduring a difficult time against Slovakia on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 30 Mar 16

Paul McShane left Hull at the end of last season

Reading confirm Paul McShane signing

Reading have confirmed that Paul McShane has signed a three-year deal with the club.

Soccer • 02 Jul 15

Paul McShane has been without a club since being released by Hull

Reports: McShane on verge of signing for Reading

Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane is reportedly on the verge of signing for Reading, with the defender having had a medical on Wednesday morning.

Soccer • 01 Jul 15

Paul McShane will not be adding to his 136 appearances for Hull

Paul McShane set to leave Hull

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane is set to leave Hull after seven years with the club.

Soccer • 28 May 15

Mike Phelan has made an immediate impact at Hull

Paul McShane hails Phelan's impact at Hull

Hull's players have anointed newly-arrived Mike Phelan as the Barclays Premier League's first "assistant manager of the month".

Soccer • 11 Feb 15

Paul McShane was back at the heart of the Hull defence on Saturday

Irish Abroad: Cult hero McShane answers Bruce call

Ed Leahy reports on how the Irish players fared around the world over the last week.

Soccer • 13 Feb 15

Paul McShane: 'I think to concede from a set-piece was disappointing, because we kept them out through open play'

Paul McShane hoping Hull career back on track

Ireland international Paul McShane hopes he has seized a chance to revive his Hull career after fearing he was heading for the exit.

Soccer • 10 Feb 15

Paul McShane is in hot water with manager Steve Bruce

Hull manager demands apology from Paul McShane

Hull boss Steve Bruce has demanded an apology from out-of-favour defender Paul McShane.

Soccer • 23 Dec 14

Paul McShane has played 100 times for Hull

Paul McShane's Hull future in doubt

Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane could have played his last game for Hull after manager Steve Bruce hinted at a behind-the-scenes bust-up.

Soccer • 22 Dec 14

Paul McShane: 'It’s very frustrating to be honest as I was feeling very good'

McShane to miss rest of season

Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

Soccer • 13 Feb 14

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