Manchester United coach Paul McShane to replace John O'Shea in new role
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United coach Paul McShane is set to take up a new role as part of the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' backroom staff.
The 37-year-old will remain in his current club position as lead academy coach for United U15s while combining his work as an assistant for Jim Crawford at youth international level.
McShane has already achieved his UEFA A Licence and was accepted onto the Football Association of Ireland’s UEFA Pro Licence course earlier this year.
The former defender will join up with the Ireland Under-21 players and staff ahead of next week's games against Turkey and San Marino. READ NEXT: United's dream end to the summer transfer window with four new signings McShane will become the latest former United player to occupy the international role, taking over from John O'Shea, who has now become part of the senior Irish backroom staff. "I can’t wait to get started with the Under-21s," McShane said of his new role. "I played for Ireland in the youth ranks from the age of 14 before going on to play senior level, so for me it is about passing on the experience I had as a player with the aim to help develop the next generation.
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