Following his move to Sunderland, John O’Shea has spoken to The Irish Times about his time at Manchester United.
Did you leave United because you were looking for a change of scenery?
“No. I always said that the manager would come and tell me what games I’d be able to get and different things. That was the case. I had a year left and Sunderland came in with a four-year deal so it was fairly straightforward. It (Old Trafford) was a home from home as such because I’ve been there my whole career. But if it was going to happen, it was going to happen. Life goes on.”
What do you think prompted the manager in to thinking it was time for a change?
“I think the finals against Barcelona were a key to the manager thinking: ‘Right, I have to get energy and vibrancy back into the squad’. And that’s clearly what he’s done.”
He laughs: “I can see that they’ve gone downhill, they’re not creating any chances, they’re struggling…”
Do you have any regrets?
“How could I have regrets? No, nothing like that, not at all.”
What were your highlights?
“One or two. Just everything; the whole lot. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”
Man Utd News 24/7
“Going to play football this year, John?”
“No!”
“Oh, you must be going to play cricket this year then
Are you Johnny?”
“No! no! no!”
“Boy, you sure are a funny kid, Johnny but I like you
So tell me, what kind of boy are you, John?”
Great lad, one of the best, with a truly honourable role in the history of Manchester United, never a problem, some outstanding performances, so many good contributions, part of the glue holding the team together in hard times, part of the pleasure when the trophies came rolling in.
I wish him well at Sunderland, and will always check match reports or watch games to check how he’s doing.
Thanks for everything John!
Legend.
He should still be here.
Good luck to the lad. Don’t think he reached his potential in my opinion especially after his first couple of seasons when he won the young player award.
Will be always remembered after that late goal in front of the Kop silencing those despicable Scousers.
Realistic pleasant guy best of luck to you John you were well appreciated.
Spot on Giles Oakley…a good solid professional that has a red heart….Good Luck JoS hope you do well ata Sunderland …at least you will be getting plenty of games
I compare him to Phil Neville. Forever Reds playing for other clubs as honorable as ours.
Good luck, John! Be sure to keep the United Covert Ops going to help us along the way for more glory.
Very well said Giles Oakley I think u put into words how every red feels. Keep marching down the wing Johnny.
Never had a problem with JoS other than his passing, even when he was the scapegoat of the season(s) 3-4 seasons back.
sky sports news just reported big things happening at old traford… what could it be?
John O’Shea, propper red. I will never forget his nutmeg of Raul!!
Without men like John and Wes we surely have gone downhill in some departments! Still love them!
@Costas
Spot on mate….he should still be here, if only for his experience and his knowledge of the United Ethos…
Sig
It’ll be the 20/20 game England v India!!
SSN says there will be big big news out of Old Trafford!
OMG Wee Wes?
Oh, the memories: When he nutmegged Figo, becoming a matchwinner at Anfield, that chip against Arsenal, Irelands new #1! robbing Robbie Keane and several solid performances. Jack of all trades, master of none; O’Shea was a true, loyal servant to United, and deserved more respect at the time he was here. Probably the most versatile squadplayer we’ve had for decades. I wish him all the best, and I’m really sad to see him go.
“Wheeeeeeeeeen Johnnie goes marching down the wing…”
Zelh – Do they mean the football or the cricket game? Not seen anything online?
mikekelly – Dunno. They just said they have exciting news from Old Trafford. So I guess it’s wat and see.
No ive been watching ssn and they said exciting for united fans!
JoS may not have been everyones favourite player……….but whenever he turned out for us he always gave his all……one of the most honest players we have had in terms of effort……….never grumbled…..just got on with it………I wish him all the best in his future………..
Awwwwwwwwww I love O’shea. As soon as I read the headline I knew it was a joke. He has always been loyal to United.
Wish you all the best O’shea..
John will always have a home from home here at OT. I’m sure hell back in some capacity when his playing days are done. Thanks for all your hard work sheasy, much appreciated by all true reds.
Regarding SSN,it must be something silly. I will bet on it
JOS!!!!
after years of negotiating we finally got emile heskey
I hope we get Heskey, I’m sick of seeing Berbatov treated as though he’s our worst striker.
There’s nothing on sky Load of bollocks
Looks like it might be Sneijder.
Waste of money. He is no doubt a world class player, but he is fairly old, expensive and I’d rather see Cleverley get a game every week.
What is the big news from OT? Don’t see anything on SSN!
dazbomber – they haven’t announced it yet. just said that they’ll have exciting news. thats no bollocks.
btw.
in the telegraph ticker they say big rumour that sneijder is on his way for a medical.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfers/8292463/Transfer-Deadline-Day-live.html
Looks like Sneijder could be coming? Apparently prices for him leaving have been slashed!
Top Red, should be a united reserve coach or training coach. The guy has played almost every position at the top level, even if he is not the best at each of them her certainly understands what’s expected. It’s that type of player that can develop into a great coach.
Big things happening at OT? Well yeah, we just thrashed the gooners 8 2!
Big bad John. Ultimate pro.
Any way back to John a great lad. I will always remember the goal at Anfield and the chip against Arsenal good luck mate
Sky are just being a bunch of prickteasers. Somebody should point out the adult channel is next door. Scummy bastards know the whole world is going to switch off once Sneijder is sorted one way or the other.
By the way, got really annoyed when I saw the headline, couldn’t believe O’Shea would turn against us so quickly!
Sunderland is turning into a bit of an old boys club, Brucey, O’Shea, Wes, Frazer Campbell, Kieran RIchardson, Phil Bardsley. Maybe we should send that young prospect Ryan GIggs on loan there to learn from those experienced professionals?
Long John was always one of my Favourites because he is Mr Versatile.
About Big Jonny Evans; You reckon he annoys our strikers when he drags them down by the shirt in training or offers them the big boot to the chest.
Lmao. He has a good sense of humor.
Sneijder signed yet?
LOL John O’shea has one of the best attitudes i have ever seen of any man in my life. He always sees the lighter side of things. Good luck to you at Sunderland man. make no mistake you are a legend here and will remain one.
All the best john
top man give him the reception he deserves when the mackems roll up at united in a few weeks
Sneijder?
Only God knows
Or next to him Cedars and Costas
Zelh – Well, Whats the scoop? Heskey signing, or not?
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2011/Aug/Chicha-My-favourite-goal.aspx
Evra’s reaction is funny, Chico should get man of the year 2011. Such a good lad.
John was a complete professional someone who gave it his best shot as best he could
That’s what you miss – just like Wes they buckled down and just went for it
Miss them both – but now with Jones and Smalling you can see why they were allowed to leave.
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MG – Not entirely professional, remember the figo nutmeg or the Chelsea Man of the match pass.
Rumour has it that Hayley and Georgie will slip into something more comfortable at the end of the window… All over twitter now. definitely ON.
Papii are you doing that thing again where i have to read between the lines?
“Manchester United to sign PortugusePrincess as a first team masseur..” This will be on SSN later but u heard it here first
That rubs me the wrong way.
Breaking News:
Sneijder is on his way to OT!
Harry Redknapp has exclusively confirmed that Sneijder is on his way to OT
Redknapp “I have been playing Football Manager today and I can confirm that Sneijder is indeed on his way to OT”
Officials at OT declined to comment.
Passé – ha ha… I’ll definitely be staying up for that then!!
Off topic – read an article on the Sheik, can’t believe he’s only been to see city once!!!! 1bn and one visit!
portugeseprincess
Watch it or else Cedars is going to look to hijack your transfer to OT
willie it sounds like you under that disguised pretence
@M.G, hahahahahahahhahahaahahhahahahaha
Joe “better than Messi” Cole on loan to Lille. That went well! Cue the scousers going on about net spend now.
BREAKING NEWS: Man Shitty has offered PortuguesePrincess £100.000.000.000.000 per day to become their first team masseur
MG – Calm down dear.
Thats a lot of zeros in that number portugeseprincess.
Yet I’m sure Cedars will respond accordingly
Authorities have placed a £1m price tag for Gadaffi’s capture…. Mancini’s offered £40m!!
MG
No Sir, if I did, it would include some triffic news
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boogie woogie boogie
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You know by Midnight Wheeler Dealer Del Boy Arry-will have signed Cahil for £12m,
Rossi or Llorente for £23m and Lassana Diarra for £8m.
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Only Kidding more likely he gets Yossi Benayoun for £4m, Joe Cole for Free, Cahil
for £15m and selling Modders for £34m.
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Read between the lines now
I think Papii is learning the art of spin
Well done Papii you are now officially ROM communications director
I’m calm willie I’m calm
No late Sneijder deal I’m hearing. SSN are winding people up.
Etihad Airlines pay £900,000,000 for sponsorship rights of one of City’s corner flags after looking at Uniteds DHL deal. They plan to sponsor the othe 3 flags once the FFP rule kicks in!
John O’Shea a man id definatley stump up a few beers for .
Sky Bet:
After some fluctuation – he went from 7/2 to 11/10 to leave Inter Milan earlier – Wesley Sneijder is now back to 3/1 to leave the San Siro.
Red Riding Wolf – is that really you willie or are people messin? Not heard a peep on SSN so don’t get how they can be winding anyone up, not heard them mention us once?
@Mikekelly12
They said at around 11:30 that there was ‘major news coming from OT’… which they followed up about 30 mins ago with some footage of Sneijder and ‘stay tuned to find out whether he’s coming to the premier league’
But that was 90 mins ago, surely if anything was really going on, it’d be their biggest story. Perhaps just to tease another big supporter group into watching?
Sky Sports News lying in order to fiddle betting odds and make some money for Sky Bet. It ought to be illegal to be honest.
GTull
Cheers fella. What the hell they playing at? Wankers!
Proper United player and a true pro. Sunderland have a very good player in Sheasey.
portugueseprincess
yum yum 100 milllion of goodness. i never thought i’d say this but i wish i was a city player.
This news coming from OT, I hope its nowt to do with Vidic.
Mikekelly12 – Yes mate. I can confirm, It’s me.
What news? , it’s just to get the viewing figures up
Megan Fox could be relieving the stress from my back and I still wouldn’t wish to be a city player, or fan.
@Jonny: it was a joke mate…
Red Riding Wolf
Afternoon pal. Why the change of name? Just fancied a change?
Feedemscraps
Someone said earlier they said it would be exciting news!! Vidic leaving would not excite me in the slightest! They just want to keep people tuned in to a channel that is dull as dishwater and with us having the largest fan base in the world they thought they’d throw some crumbs of bull shit out to keep people interested! Wankers!
change is inevitable and we needed that change after the humiliation we faced in the hands of the catalan giants.O shea has played his own part to the club.I think the move to sunderland is an ideal one for him because he is more like an excess to the current squad.At least him and brown will be highly reverenced at their new club.change is inevitable and we needed that change after the humiliation we faced in the hands of the catalan giants.O shea has played his own part to the club.I think the move to sunderland is an ideal one for him because he is more like an excess to the current squad.At least him and brown will be highly reverenced at their new club.
Gotta love Sheasy!
United through and through, absolute legend in my eyes.
If only all our previous players could act this way.
Apparently, SSN Radio are saying it’s definitely a signing.
Apparently, there is no media outside OT.
Apparently, people love to talk a load of shit.
Mikekelly12, cool. They will have to tell us something though won’t they.
Fergie selling Vida on deadline day makes perfect sense.
Feedemscraps
Knowing those clowns probably not and they’ll probably deny having mentioned anything.
Mikekelly12 – Thought it was time for a change.
good luck john son absolute red legend, apart from the kop winner, one of my favorite o’shea moments was against deportivo must of been about 5 or 6 years ago maybe more, when he did a cryuff turn on one of their players OT erupted, fucking legendary!!!
They have absoultely nothing to report, still its totally batshit mental how exciting it all is!
BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United and Inter Milan finally agree terms over Sneijder which will see 2010 Champions League Winner move to Old Trafford with Darren Gibson moving the opposite direction. Inter will also pay Manchester United £8 million.
Another thead that’s being polluted with Sneider speculation. *Sigh*
I cant see Vidic being sold……….I think ferdinand will go before him………anyway……..I think its just SSN generating massive interest to keep their ratings up………..I hope Im wrong but I dont see a big signing for us happening today……….
Red Riding Wolf
A change is as good as a rest eh. Good lad. May have to give myself a make over.
really surprised no one has picked up on O’shea’s point about the champions league final.
A lot of debate has gone on here since the summer. Barca someone says, another retorts with who the fuck are those cunts.
Real Madrid another says, and its challenged with fuck those cunts we don’t give a fuck about them.
Boy i’m glad its Fergie at the helm and not you lot. Its mind boggling some of us thinking SAF isn’t looking at the best in the world and is hatching his own plan to cut them down.
Granted an obsession isn’t healthy, but to keep knocking them down like they don’t figure in all this is nativity.
Its not even the fact that the whole word seems to be permanently jerking of to the spanish divas. If Fucking Cagliari was running the show in Europe. You can beet you’re season ticket SAF would pick up the challenge
@Notorious
Lol. That would make perfect sense actually.
Apparently Cit-eh have agreed a fee with Spurs for Berbatov and he’s on his way to Manchester now.
Sneijder signs!
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A new sponsorship deal.
Parker finally fucked off to spurs.
@ slim. Good post mate. I read a post here the other day that said he wasn’t bothered about the Champions League. Really? Ca-tippy-tappy-lan FC are the top dogs at the moment and theres nothing wrong in wanting to be better than them. We are Man United, we do want to be the best right? Or have I missed something
Everton have agreed to sell Rooney to Newcastle for £25 million. Although rumour has it we’re making a bid.
WTF? Why are we missing out on all these top players.
i miss willierednut, no doubt about it. Fuck it . might just change mine too.
Not that anyone might notice:-)
Who cares about wee wes.
Anderson shits on him too.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Zelh: brilliant!
rioferdy5 Rio Ferdinand
TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY: I said before but I’d pay to watch this all unfold on #SSN . There will be loads of #movement before end of play!
Who is this Willie, that people speak of? Sounds a cool guy.
@Red Riding Willie
Who’s imitating you mate?
From Nick Coppack’s twitter:
“If Sky really believed something was happening, they’d have a van/reporter outside OT. Nothing/nobody here.”
Clowns.
BREAKING NEWS
Mancini refuses to take Hargreaves on a free stating “this is not the city way, this is not our model” so has paid £45 million to the guy who video recorded his YouTube footage.
His contribution to United over the last decade has been truely magnificent! Thanks John!
NotoriousRedDevil
thats the point i’m making. and its been said here many times as well though. Be the best we can be and we can take em all on.
Can sky be persecuted for false news, its serious stuff guys, there’s no way they should be able to broadcast unsubstantiated stories/rumors . I didn’t see it but a few of us on here obviously did.
Anyways,going in to see the dentist and i’m shaking like a fish. i fucking hate dentists
@ Zehl
Amen to that.
@ slim – Good luck at the dentist mate. I hate them too. Snakes, Exams and Dentists. Can’t stand them.
@slim
I know the feeling mate. Good luck. At least is the dentist a hottie?
Right, so who is the fella afraid of the Riding Wolf?
Hey guys!
Are we going to sign anyone today? Do we need to?
Francky ‘the perv’ Ribery looks like a steel but Im pretty content with our squad to be honest. My dreams of signing Sneijder are over……………………
OR ARE THEY
DUM DUM DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Red Riding Wolf
yeah he kinda cool, nothing like you though.i mean you don’t even come close
You need to pick a ‘good’ dentist…. Mine has 36DD and I do not mind one bit when she leans into me
Stop wolfing around.
Don’t know who this new guy is, but I find myself agreeing with him quite often.
@Cedars
Heh, that’s the way to go about it mate. I’ve tried finding one, but it’s not easy.
Who’s afraid of the Red Riding Wolf
thanks mate. well she better be a hottie. last appointment was a looker, so fingers crossed
CD – my dentist is a a guy called Jimmy and sometimes I can feel his penis sticking into my side as he examines me.
I like it
top lad…
Using 2 names are you? Genius of the highest order……….. Was thinking about using CedrictheBum will wait and see
Cedars
Wow, that’s some gum cushion!! Mine’s a bloke who looks like Roger Decoursey of nooky bear fame!! Hasn’t leaned into me yet!!!
Ribery to Chelsea is BS.
Don’t turn you back on the Wolfpac.
james
All to their own mate, much rather have tits than balls rub against me
I thought the other wolf was MG?
Thanks for every single minute of your United career John O’Shea. What a great professional.
What a great member of this team. Great heart, great head, great footballer.
Loved your goals v Liverpool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJqs4OFsiKA
BEST OF LUCK IN EVERYTHING YOU DO JOHN O’SHEA
OOOHHHH SOME SNIPPET OF BREAKING NEWS….
Wee Wes Sneidjer has been spotted boarding a private plane bound for the UK …….
Costas
Its easy, just look up ex dentists who are now porn stars…..
CedarsDevil
so thats where i’ve been going wrong. thanks for the tip fella. gonna hunt me down a certified DD dentist to have a closer look
Mikekelly
Its so hard to tell, like a zoo out there!
@Cedars
Heh, I can speak on behalf of myself (and probably willie) that captaink9 leads us by example.
If you are looking for a 2nd username, just know that it will be under moderation for a while.
@Notorious
Out of ROM, I wonder who would be regarded as Big Sexy.
Shaun Clarkson (Manchester United) says…
My dad works at Manchester Airport and has just texted me saying Sneijder got off a 349 flight with David Gill waiting for him. Even reported on the MUFC website.
Cedars
Can you pay extra to squeeze the cannons??
TonyBee is BIGSEXY……
LOL @ Costas anyone who’s knees are shot to pieces.
TonyBee
That is one fast plane! Where was he seen boarding…. Barton airport?!!!!
@ TonyBee – Send me your address I’ll send you a zimoframe. Shouldn’t be walking around with dodgy knees like that
OFF TOPIC but Joe Cole is at Lille, he can’t even speak English how’s he going to learn French? By watching Del Boy. Makes me laugh how the vermin have loaned out a player to play champions league football whilst there on channel 5
The real question is:
Where is Mrs Sneijder?
Mikekelly
Actually being a regular I get to squeeze them for free
Told her it helps ease my pain!
MG
She’s currently giving me a filling after advice from cedars!!
@Notorious
That would be Hargreaves then.
@TonyBee
Cedars
She sounds top notch. Does she take NHS?!!!
No chance guys.. ull can forget it.. Why would Sneijder want to come on the last day of the transfer window? He could have come long time ago for pre-season if he wanted to.
Also even with him, we wont win the CL, so might wait for Tom to mature and search for some young talent.
Breaking News:
#United poised to Sign The Heartbreak Kid, although Barca claim to be interested.
@ MG:
YolantheCabau Yolanthe Cabau
I follow my husband wherever he goes.. love him till death! Have a great evening you all!
Costas
I bet capo has had a life filled under moderation! lol
Mikekelly – Cash only I am afraid, well bloody worth it!
MikeKelly12
Is it real or is inception carried out by Cedars and the crew?
Cedars you are officially Leonardo Di Caprio
That’s it got it – we are all on an aeroplane and Sneijder is in sight – we just have to get into his dream and tell him that he has to come to OT
But somethings gone wrong – Cedars and Costas don’t want him willie has become a wolf and now the inception crew are having a hard time having a dream amongst a dream. Only for MikeKelly12 he’s found Mrs Sneijder…
@ Costas – I did think about name dropping there but remember the backlash when he was called a cripple which was def wrong at the time.
This is painful……….again
Papii
I thought we were signing Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
MG
If it is inception please don’t wake me up, she’s told me I can root her canal once the fillings complete!!
MG – I believe you are on to something!
Speaking of signings, how about Tony Montana?
MikeKelly12
TonyBee – are you fucking serious? Im stressing out now, I soo want Sneijders balls in my mouth I can taste them.
@Notorious
Well I was at the forefront of that uproar and I never believed that to be the case anyway. But I wouldn’t have had an issue with you because I know what you meant to say. Plus, if anyone can relate to Nash’s knee issues, it’s definitely Hargo.
@MG
If Cedars is DiCaprio, then does that make me Kate Winslet?
@Cedars
Lol. He probably has about 4-5 different names in real life.
Cedars
I think we should sign Jack Bauer
We may run out of time but are never beaten
Soooo gutted.
Now I have to see performances like the one against arsenal.
how shall I cope with that?
Costas
Kate Winslet Kebabapopolous
Costas
Will your heart go on if their were no Cedars?
Or are you both in a relationship akin to Revolution Road?
Days like this remind me of the Berba saga 3 years ago. Talk about being a nervous wreck. In the end, Fergie summoned his inner Al Capone and got his man. Or kidnapped his man to be exact.
Hughes thought he could hijack the move, but ended up with Robinho. You get what you deserve…
JoS was a great servant to the club. Did whatever was asked of him, whenever it was asked. Started to move down in the pecking order of things and got the lifeline that will allow him to continue to play at top level and help another club in the same fashion that he did at United. I agree that players like him can make good coaches because they understand the game at so many different levels and have earned the respect of their peers by putting their nose to the grindstone.
Good luck JoS and do us proud by taking it to our rivals.
@MG
Lol, yeah I can see myself going on, only to to dive into the sea and die once I’m very old.
@ Costas. Well you know how its been say something a tiny bit controversial and your throat is threatened. Owen Hargreaves is the Kevin Nash of football except nowhere near as cool….well back in the day anyway.
Well a thread about one of our greatest seravnts polluted by fucking nonsense. Well done Big John, thanks for all you have done for United. Top lad.
King Eric
To be fair since O’Shea left we have had several threads about him and everyone gave their thanks and good wishes………..
Nothing wrong with a bit of nonsense every now and then to be honest
Big sexy Kevin Nash & the nWo would destroy the likes of Stoke. They’d find it impossible to be physical with those giants. Then again Stone Cold, The Rock & Kane did put up a decent fight.
ah oh to be a teenager
Cedars – Yes mate but its all the time nowadays. I can actually see why people say there is a clique at times. All these in jokes and not knowing who the fuck you are talking to anymore.
Cedars – I aint meaning to sound a miserable cunt, just in a bad mood today. I just have to sift through so much shite just to read a good post,. Not saying mine are works of art like but far too many shit posts now full of in jokes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lNkDcCoA-0
funny as fuck!
wingard – Nice one, that is fucking funny pal.
King Eric
Never took you for being remotely miserable my friend, on the contrary…. Whilst you have a point about wanting to read decent posts I find it refreshing to have a few jokes with the lads here. Most of us have too much serious crap in our lives and at times its great to have a laugh with fellow reds…
That said most guys here still provide a decent debate but at times people just run out of things to discuss…
Mike dis he not nutmeg figo? Not raul??
Cedars – Yeah fair play mate. Thanks alot. Take it easy pal.
@Papii
The golden days of wrestling.
@Notorious
As far as I am concerned, your throat is safe pal.
What a guy. All the best, John.
james is fully out the close now. good on you boy. lol
ECHO, ECHO, ECHOOOOO AUGUST 31, 2011 AT 11:10
Giles Oakley says:
Great lad, one of the best, with a truly honourable role in the history of Manchester United, never a problem, some outstanding performances, so many good contributions, part of the glue holding the team together in hard times, part of the pleasure when the trophies came rolling in.
I wish him well at Sunderland, and will always check match reports or watch games to check how he’s doing.
Thanks for everything John!
As in collage I know how to copy good shit.
excellent guy and one of my favourite united players/characters! hats off to him
A great servant of the club, as SAF would say.
Never bitched, even when the fans (and a lot of RoM commenters) would shit on him.
I wish him well.
John O’Shea was one player which I was pleased to see on the teamsheet. He gave 100% each time and worked his socks off. Never a glamourous player but his versatility was invaluable to us