{"id":487877,"date":"2019-07-22T07:35:24","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T11:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=487877"},"modified":"2020-12-28T11:33:44","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T16:33:44","slug":"john-oshea-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/07\/22\/john-oshea-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"John O’Shea Appointed First Team Coach at Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"

John O\u2019Shea has begun his coaching career, joining former club Reading as a first-team coach alongside Jose Gomes. The Irishman called time on his playing career, which also saw him feature for Manchester United<\/a> and Sunderland<\/a>, at the end of the 2018\/19 season. However, this step into a new role comes after previously stating his intention to become a coach and the Royals moved quickly to secure his appointment.<\/p>\n

Reading Appoint John O’Shea<\/a> to First Team Coach Role<\/h2>\n

Swift Return<\/h3>\n

O’Shea featured nine times for Reading last season as they battled against the drop in the Championship. The 38-year-old’s limited appearances perhaps led to his retirement announcement before the season concluded, and he made his final professional appearance five days later against Birmingham City.<\/p>\n

While he did not appear often for the Berkshire side, the effect he had on the club was clear to see. Players formed a guard of honour when he entered the pitch as an 89th-minute substitute against Birmingham and he was presented with a commemorative shirt after the match, which was his 803rd for club and country.<\/p>\n

What They Said<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the club’s website, manager Jose Gomes said<\/a>:\u00a0\u201cJohn is an intelligent, modest, positive, highly-respected individual who enjoyed a quite remarkable playing career. He competed at the very highest level and remained a model professional throughout – and he set a perfect example for our young players to follow last season. I am excited to work alongside him again, this time as a fellow coach and I\u2019m delighted he has agreed to join us.<\/p>\n

Chief Executive Nigel Howe added<\/a>: \u201cAs a player, John O\u2019Shea won everything. Now, I am delighted that he begins a new career on the other side of the white line at Reading Football Club. John is a man who commands so much respect within the world of football and I am sure our players will benefit hugely from the knowledge he has acquired and can now share as a first-team coach.\u201d<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>