John O'Shea
Born: April 30, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Weight: 11st 11lb (75kg)
Hometown: Waterford, Ireland
Nationality: 
Irish
IrishPosition: Full-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1999-2011 | Manchester United |
| → 2000 | Bournemouth (loan) | |
| → 2001 | Royal Antwerp (loan) | |
| 2011-2018 | Sunderland | |
| 2018-2019 | Reading | |
| International | 2001-2018 | Republic of Ireland |
Sports Mole has 505 articles about John O'Shea. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 24, 10:55
Preview: England vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between England and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 24, 10:17
Team News: Caoimhin Kelleher, Sammie Szmodics start for Republic of Ireland against Belgium
John O'Shea names Caoimhin Kelleher and Sammie Szmodics in his first Republic of Ireland XI for the friendly against Belgium.
Mar 23, 15:55
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Republic of Ireland and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 14:54
John O'Shea named Republic of Ireland interim coach
The Football Association of Ireland announces that John O'Shea has become the Republic of Ireland's interim coach.
Feb 28, 13:13
Manchester United vs. FC Copenhagen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Manchester United's Champions League clash with Copenhagen on Tuesday, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.
Oct 24, 11:01
Birmingham City confirm Wayne Rooney as new manager
Birmingham City confirm the appointment of Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Oct 11, 11:01
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Republic of Ireland and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 12:15
Josh Rock wins PDC Q School day four, Fallon Sherrock misses out
Northern Ireland's Josh Rock wins day four at PDC Q School, but Fallon Sherrock misses out on a PDC Tour Card.
Jan 15, 18:09
BDO veteran Ross Montgomery wins PDC Tour Card
Veteran BDO player Ross Montgomery becomes the third player to win a PDC Tour Card at Q School, but Fallon Sherrock must win Saturday's event to join him on the tour.
Jan 14, 18:29
John O'Shea hails Veljko Paunovic impact
Serb Veljko Paunovic is still in quarantine.
Sep 5, 19:04
Dimitar Berbatov recalls "f***ing unbelievable" Man Utd winner against Liverpool
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov recalls the "f***ing unbelievable" feeling of scoring a late winner to complete his hat-trick against Liverpool.
Apr 13, 14:38
John O'Shea joins Reading coaching staff
The Republic of Ireland international retired from football at the end of last season.
Jul 22, 10:42
Jose Gomes pays tribute to "intelligent" John O'Shea after final game
The 38-year-old former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland centre-back has called it a day.
May 5, 15:56
John O'Shea bids farewell to playing career in goalless draw at Madejski
There were no goals at the Madejski Stadium.
May 5, 14:36
John O'Shea to retire at the end of season
Republic of Ireland international won five Premier League titles with Manchester United.
Apr 30, 15:38
John O'Shea relishing return to Old Trafford with Reading
The 37-year-old spent over a decade with Manchester United.
Jan 4, 22:30
John O'Shea backs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to keep Manchester United job
O'Shea was a team-mate of Solskjaer at Old Trafford but will be plotting his downfall when Reading visit in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
Jan 3, 15:19
Preview: Manchester United vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup third round tie between in-form Manchester United and Championship strugglers Reading at Old Trafford.
Jan 3, 13:41
Reading complete signing of Coventry City forward Marc McNulty
Reading confirm that they have completed the signing of Coventry City forward Marc McNulty on a four-year contract.
Jul 7, 11:26
Sunderland confirm exit of five players
Sunderland confirm that five members of the first-team squad will leave the Stadium of Light during the summer.
Jun 7, 15:17
Reading complete John O'Shea capture
John O'Shea joins Reading on a free transfer from Sunderland.
Jun 6, 18:02
Reading 'to sign John O'Shea on one-year deal'
Reading reportedly close in on former Manchester United defender John O'Shea.
Jun 4, 13:19
Republic of Ireland beat USA on John O'Shea farewell
Alan Judge scores a 90th-minute winner for Republic of Ireland to hand them a 2-1 victory over USA in John O'Shea's 118th and final appearance for his country.
Jun 2, 21:59
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship this summer with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
May 17, 14:48
John O'Shea set to retire from Republic of Ireland international duty
Sunderland full-back John O'Shea is set to retire from international duty this June, having played 117 times for the Republic of Ireland.
May 9, 19:18
Surprise win at Derby County boosts Sunderland's survival hopes
Sunderland produce a surprise 4-1 win away to Derby County to give their chances of avoiding back-to-back relegations a shot in the arm.
Mar 30, 21:37
Sunderland consider approach for Luton Town boss Nathan Jones?
Sunderland reportedly identify Luton Town boss Nathan Jones as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial role at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 6, 16:22
John O'Shea signs new Sunderland deal
Sunderland boss Simon Grayson says that defender John O'Shea has agreed to sign a new one-year deal at the Stadium of Light.
Jun 30, 17:02
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Austria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Austria in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin.
Jun 11, 16:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers hold interest in Sunderland defender John O'Shea?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Sunderland defender John O'Shea ahead of next season.
Jun 5, 12:25
Champions Chelsea sign off with big win over Sunderland on John Terry farewell
Michy Batshuayi comes off the bench to score twice for Chelsea in their 5-1 final-day win over Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
May 21, 16:55
Team News: John Terry starts final Chelsea match
John Terry is handed a start in his final Chelsea game as the Blues welcome Sunderland this afternoon.
May 21, 14:04
Team News: Swansea City unchanged for Sunderland trip
Swansea City are unchanged as they visit Sunderland in a vital relegation encounter.
May 13, 14:05
Hull stunned by Sunderland as survival hopes dented
Hull City slip to a 2-0 loss at home to Sunderland, ending their long run without defeat at the KCOM Stadium and leaving them in real danger of relegation.
May 6, 16:53
Fabio Borini salvages point for struggling Sunderland
Fabio Borini scores a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a rare point for bottom-of-the-table Sunderland against West Ham United.
Apr 15, 16:58
Team News: Two changes for West Ham United against Sunderland
Slaven Bilic makes two enforced changes for West Ham United's trip to Sunderland this afternoon.
Apr 15, 14:04
Team News: Marouane Fellaini skippers Manchester United against Sunderland
Marouane Fellaini is handed the captain's armband for today's meeting with Sunderland, as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes five changes to his side.
Apr 9, 12:33
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League contest between Sunderland and Manchester United.
Apr 7, 15:17
Team News: Jermain Defoe fit to start for Sunderland
Jermain Defoe overcomes a knock in time to feature from the off in Sunderland's meeting with Leicester City, as David Moyes makes three alterations to his side.
Apr 4, 18:48
