O'shea 10 years

Manchester United defender John O'Shea celebrates ten years as a senior player at Old Trafford this week.

O'Shea made his United debut in October 1999 in a League Cup defeat at Aston Villa.

"I don't want to look back on my Manchester United career," he said. "Fingers crossed there is lots more to come. I knew if I was going to leave United I would have a great grounding. The education was terrific, not only in terms of football, but maturing as a person.

"But when you look back, I guess everything has worked out okay so far. Long may it continue."

Official confirmation of O'Shea's longevity came when Sir Alex Ferguson handed the 28-year-old the captain's armband for the opening game of this season against Birmingham.

"It worries me," joked O'Shea. "I used to think I was quite young. Obviously you know the years are ticking by because of the age of the lads coming into the squad and the amount of games you have played.

"I have been fortunate enough to be captain as well. You know you are maturing and getting that bit older."



love him or hate him to play for united for ten years is quite an achievement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gasxpPiews

I remember in his early days when he used to skin people for a living and rampage down the wing looking as composed and assured on the ball as possible. Now his gangly frame looks the polar opposite on the ball which I find strange.

I dont particularly rate him but how anyone could hate him is beyond me. Like you say 10 years at United is remarkable.

And he's scored some very important goals too.

His song is too good for him though.

Originally Posted by Harri Jaffa

YouTube - John O'Shea nutmegs Luis Figo

Superb, can't believe it's that long ago

& 10 years...! £#%&!ing hell.

Fair play to the lad - Arsenal chip was on here the other day & his face is just

His nutmeg against Figo, his chip against Arsenal and his goal against the dippers in front of his beloved KOP...

Other than that I'm not sure what else I remember

Originally Posted by Mr_Ed

His nutmeg against Figo, his chip against Arsenal and his goal against the dippers in front of his beloved KOP...

Other than that I'm not sure what else I remember

Long wayward balls from right back?

Originally Posted by Mr_Ed

His nutmeg against Figo, his chip against Arsenal and his goal against the dippers in front of his beloved KOP...

Other than that I'm not sure what else I remember

His goalkeeping cameo v Spurs

every team needs players like o'shea who can play different positions, fill in, never complain. tbh, we've got one of the best around.

top :banana: is our john

Originally Posted by borsuk

every team needs players like o'shea who can play different positions, fill in, never complain. tbh, we've got one of the best around.

top :banana: is our john

Spot on. He has his critics, and a lot of them are United fans, but he does a terrific job for us.

He's not the most talented, agile or quick player but he is an important squad member.

Well done Sheasy. 10 years is a wonderful achievement. I won't be going to your testimonial though.

has scholes had a testimonial?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJqs4OFsiKA&feature=related

Took him a few seconds to realise what he's done there A normal celebration at first and then his eyes go

Always thought i'd seen his debut against Derby in 2001 though, 5-1 I think

Originally Posted by wiganste

Spot on. He has his critics, and a lot of them are United fans, but he does a terrific job for us.

He's not the most talented, agile or quick player.

if I was being pedantic I would take away the bit in bold. in fact, i would take it away anyway.

the rest is accurate now

Originally Posted by shenwen

if I was being pedantic I would take away the bit in bold. in fact, i would take it away anyway.

the rest is accurate now

I think it's in the sense that he has never complained etc rather than his ability.

He's been a terrific servant. We'd agree on that?

Originally Posted by wiganste

I think it's in the sense that he has never complained etc rather than his ability.

He's been a terrific servant. We'd agree on that?

i'll agree on that, though i've never been his biggest fan.

I think it's a shame he's such a nice lad, if hhe had a bit more hardness about him I think he could've been a top class centreback.

Originally Posted by Stubbsy

YouTube - O'Shea matchwinner vs. Liverpool

classic crap fergie celebration there

nobody does it worse

Originally Posted by antonin jablonsky

i'll agree on that, though i've never been his biggest fan.

I think it's a shame he's such a nice lad, if hhe had a bit more hardness about him I think he could've been a top class centreback.

He saves that for the showers.

Originally Posted by Switching Off

He saves that for the showers.

Knew that was gonna happen.

Originally Posted by Switching Off

Took him a few seconds to realise what he's done there A normal celebration at first and then his eyes go

Always thought i'd seen his debut against Derby in 2001 though, 5-1 I think

debut in the premiership was against Liverpool as a sub in 2001.

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