Cult hero Paul McShane 'would love to stay with Hull City' after return from wilderness
REJUVENATED Hull City star Paul McShane says he would love to extend his stay at the KC Stadium and sign a new deal with the Tigers.
The 26-year-old, who was sold to City by Steve Bruce from Sunderland in the Premier League days, sees his four-year deal expire at the end of the season.
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Hull City's Paul McShane has been rejuvenated under Steve Bruce
Having spent much of the past two seasons in the wilderness, the 26-year-old has returned to prominence under Bruce for the second time in his career.
And enjoying a new cult-hero status with the Tigers fans – assisted by the winning goal at Nottingham Forest on Saturday – he admits he would now like to stay at the club.
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"I'd love to stay. I've always wanted to play for Hull and never really wanted to go out on loan," said McShane, who has had loan spells with Barnsley and Crystal Palace in the last two seasons.
"I had to go and play games because of my international career which had also been in the balance over the last couple of years.
"It's all coming good now, though, so I'm happy enough here, that's for sure."
McShane's future will come under the spotlight in the New Year when Bruce turns his attention to dealing with players coming out of contract.
The Tigers have 15 players in the final years of their deals at the KC Stadium, with McShane joined by the likes of Jay Simpson, Liam Rosenior, Paul McKenna, Andy Dawson, Abdoulaye Faye, and Seyi Olofinjana.
Having signed in City's Premier League days, McShane currently commands one of the highest salaries at the Tigers, and to stay on beyond the end of the campaign, he would no doubt need to accept a significant cut in pay.
For now, McShane is happy to put those thoughts to the back of his mind though, and is focusing on maintaining his good form before talks begin.
"Football changes so quickly so I'm not too fussed about that side of things at the minute.
"It is my last year and you do think about it because you're not quite sure what will happen," he said.
"But it's not something that's on my mind. We'll see what happens, but I'm just concentrating on football for now."
McShane is expected to retain his place in Bruce's side for this weekend's trip to in-form Watford, as City look to register another victory over a play-off rival.
And the Republic of Ireland international says confidence is sky high throughout the City camp, with a great team spirit key to their current success.
"I believe we've got a really good chance of promotion," he said.
"We've got a really good bunch of lads here. I know you hear it all the time but we really do.
"They're a pleasure to be around. I enjoy coming into training every day and I think that goes for most of the lads.
"There's a good feeling about the place at the minute and we just have to keep it going.
"We can't get complacent, there's a long, long way to go yet."
Comments
by strummer1961
Saturday, December 08 2012, 4:06AM
“Paul McShane is certainly a better proposition under Steve Bruce than he was under the previous 3 managers but the term 'Cult Hero' is stretching things a tad far in my opinion.
He has been handsomely rewarded by this Club for the past 3 years and is finally repaying some of the vast fortune invested in him...So why all the fuss?
Credit to the lad for his efforts this season but is he irreplaceable?”
by adolfo
Friday, December 07 2012, 2:38PM
“You can romantise all you like about Macshane but he is accident prone, he has no redeeming technical qualities, and I would love to hear why SB let him go when he was at Sunderland!
He is passionate alright but he is an accident waiting to happen!”
by positivity08
Friday, December 07 2012, 1:01PM
“Owen Hargreaves is avalale on a free...hewould be a god christmas present Mr Allam!!”
by MikeMadrid
Friday, December 07 2012, 10:19AM
“Never been too sure about McShane, but according to many, he seems to be doing better this season. One thing is for sure, if we are to renew his contract it needs to be on considerably reduced terms!”
by peterkins11
Friday, December 07 2012, 9:26AM
“Dear GarethC2012,
Please forgive me on MY comments made on what I think of the Tigers (YOUR) new Cult Hero Mr. McShane.
You obviously don't see Mr. McShane the in the same light as I do when I visit the KC Stadium (Stumbling around. completely missing the ball and taking wild kicks in to thin air) However you are allowed to make and state what you think that is your choice.
Also whilst I am in the festive forgiving mood, I would also like to take this moment to apologize to all the cart horses out there.. you are all hard working, play for and look out for each other, run your socks off and do all of this for a nominal fee. Unlike the one that has been fortunate to dress up in the black and amber color's and get paid a fortune.
Planet WYLK (Wouldn't you like to Know)”
by Britincal2010
Friday, December 07 2012, 12:18AM
“McShane seems to have recaptured the form he showed when Phil Brown first signed him and is playing his heart out for the team. He deserves credit for the way he has taken his chance and has been pretty solid at the back for us so far.”
by 2biscuits
Thursday, December 06 2012, 4:24PM
“Mcshanes past best performances have always been when played in the back four.
That said and given his good current form his reported salary still vastly outweighs his ability and worth to the club.
Its a difficult one for Bruce because the club have tried to offload him but no takers and i cant see him taking a huge wage reduction and come in line with most of the other players.”
by SteveB1234567
Thursday, December 06 2012, 2:48PM
“I've stuck up for McShane many times. I think the current three-man defence formation seems to suit his game much more than a back four did, and has allowed him to flourish. However even as a fan, I'm not sure I'd retain him if we went up.”
by GarethC2010
Thursday, December 06 2012, 1:16PM
“McShane is also listed in Sky's Championship team of the week.
http://tinyurl.com/d4ttvul”
by NeilTheasby
Thursday, December 06 2012, 12:42PM
“I've always been a fan of Paul McShane and it has been great to see him in the middle of defence rather than on the flanks. As he gets more games under his belt, his confidence increases and errors reduce. I am surprised that he still gets flak from some other supporters. He's a good lad with a big heart so leave him alone. Trappatoni thinks so and now so does Lord Bruce. We need warriors like Paul McShane.Up The Tigers!”