Paul McShane

The 33-time capped Irish defender calls an end on a fine playing career, and will continue in a coaching role.

I just want to try and help the players as much as I can." When I got there, my dream grew bigger and bigger and I look back at some of the games I’ve played in and I’ve played against the best players in the world and played with many great players as well. "I’ll be working alongside the coaches in the PDP [Professional Development Phase]. It’s great for me to see up and down the age groups. "[If I was to pick] moments, I'd say my Irish debut, representing my country in every game that I played in, my Premier League debut, getting promoted with Hull on the last day, captaining Reading, the FA Cup final. I look back at the challenges that I faced and having the ability to keep going, looking back I was quite mentally strong, I think I always picked myself up from disappointments. It’s a great way to end my career, to come back here and help the future generation with their careers.

The 36-year-old returned to his first senior club as an academy player-coach last year.

I just want to try and help the players as much as I can.” “When I got there, my dream grew bigger and bigger and I look back at some of the games I’ve played in and I’ve played against the best players in the world and played with many great players as well. “I’ll be working alongside the coaches in the PDP [Professional Development Phase]. It’s great for me to see up and down the age groups. “[If I was to pick] moments, I’d say my Irish debut, representing my country in every game that I played in, my Premier League debut, getting promoted with Hull on the last day, captaining Reading, the FA Cup final. I look back at the challenges that I faced and having the ability to keep going, looking back I was quite mentally strong, I think I always picked myself up from disappointments. I think it’s a great way to end my playing days.

Paul McShane has called time on his playing days, after his stint playing and coaching with Manchester United's U23s drew to a close.

“I am [proud]. Sometimes when you’re on the journey itself, you can get lost in it. “I’m calling it a day playing now,” McShane said when speaking to Man United’s official site. “Being here at Man United and now finishing with Man United as a player-coach, it’s been a hell of a journey.

The Wicklow native will end his playing professional playing career back where it began at Manchester United, after hanging up his boots on Friday. McShane ...

I think it’s a great way to end my playing days. ‘I am [proud]. Sometimes when you’re on the journey itself, you can get lost in it. ‘I’m calling it a day playing now,’ McShane told United’s official website.

FORMER Manchester United defender Paul McShane has officially retired from playing to pursue a career in coaching.The 36-year-old has spent the last s.

I think it's a great way to end my playing days. "I am (proud). Sometimes when you're on the journey itself, you can get lost in it. "It's amazing how things work out.

Former Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has retired from playing to concentrate on his coaching career. The 36-year-old has spent the past season ...

I think it’s a great way to end my playing days. “I am (proud). Sometimes when you’re on the journey itself, you can get lost in it. “It’s amazing how things work out.