Paul McShane: New Hull City deal is great comfort
PAUL McShane admits he now has added reason to enjoy the closing months of the season after being given assurances he will be offered a new Hull City contract this summer.
The 27-year-old defender is one of several first-team players who are due to see their current deals expire in June, but his outstanding form has already convinced manager Steve Bruce he is worthy of an extension.
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Although talks over a new deal will be put on ice until City's promotion fate is known, Bruce last week made it clear he wants McShane to remain a key figure in his plans for 2013-14.
The proposed reward of a new deal has provided the Republic of Ireland international with a timely lift and he maintains he would "love" to commit his future to the Tigers.
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"It's great to hear," said McShane. "The manager came up to me a few weeks ago and mentioned the fact he wanted to talk about a new contract.
"That was a good boost for me because when you look around football these days there's a lot of players who don't have clubs.
"There's a good player here in Craig Fagan training away with us because he's still a free agent. That opens your eyes.
"The game's not what it used to be and clubs are tightening their belts. When you're out of contract at the end of the year you're going to worry so it's great to know there'll be a contract there at the end of the season.
"The manager has been honest with me and I appreciate that. It's nice to feel wanted.
"I'd love to stay, I've said that all along, but it's something that can wait until the end of the season to see where we are."
McShane has enjoyed a rebirth at the KC Stadium under Bruce after spending two seasons in the shadows under Nigel Pearson and Nick Barmby.
Twenty two league and cup appearances this term represents his most prominent campaign in City colours since 2009-10 and established him firmly as a fans' favourite.
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by BigBillyBilly
Friday, February 15 2013, 11:42PM
“YorkshireMike,personally I think we were promoted from The Championship in 2008 with a good group of League 1 players,with the addition of 6 near Premier League-standard players,in Myhill,Ricketts,Turner,Barmby,Campbell and Windass.And it was good enough,just!”
by strummer1961
Friday, February 15 2013, 5:09PM
“I see humour's obviously off the menu then.Let's just sit back and watch the warring factions calling each other names...........Some sad Fookers on here!!!!
The last time I got 9 red arrows was for suggesting that Steve Bruce try something a bit different,I suggested a 4-4-2 for the Derby game.....Guess what?”
by YorkshireMike
Friday, February 15 2013, 1:56PM
“Craig Fagan (as mentioned in the article) has been signed by 'League 1 strugglers Bury'. That is some distance to fall to find a place to play.”
by valencian
Friday, February 15 2013, 1:54PM
“Peterkins I will give you credit for being patient because you tell us to wait until we are almost in the Premiership for McShane to mess up. Well if we have to wait he clearly even by your admission he has not messed up yet and even in February we have a two month wait for it to happen. This reputation he has got who with other than you? Currently we have a manager who played hunndreds of games in the Premiership at centre back. Won Championships and European competitions has managed at this level and the Premiership for many years. He picks McShane and has decided he wants him again next year even at Premiership level. Those are his qualifications tell me what are yours before I decided which one of you is right.”
by VoiceNreason
Friday, February 15 2013, 1:18PM
“Peterkins11 = deadest head in the east. I have saved that mouldy bread just for you as you need something nice to eat from what you normally dine on. OK ? ENJOY.”
by peterkins11
Friday, February 15 2013, 11:27AM
“Just wait till the Tigers are just about there and ready to play in the promise land and old Joke Mcshane starts living up to his reputation of tripping up over his feet, completely missing the ball and getting in the way of his teammates.
If I was at war with this clown, I would run for cover before he shoots me in the foot…
Oh and by the way Voice NO Reason I would trash that moldy bread of yours if I was you, it's very unhygienic. We don't want you getting sick now do we.
Have a nice day…”
by SteveB1234567
Friday, February 15 2013, 10:58AM
“It's been fantastic to see the re-emergence of Paul McShane. Great bloke.”
by merlin_
Friday, February 15 2013, 10:49AM
“Towering performances made the offer of an extension a no-brainer. He is a totally committed, uncompromising and dedicated defender. If I was in a war with the enemy about to overrun the trenches, I'd want Macca next to me. In fact, he'd probobly be already out there kicking lumps out of them. Derby came to get in our faces, get physical and stop us playing. Macca was in there, totally fearless and making robust tackles. Brilliant news and well done lad.”
by VoiceNreason
Friday, February 15 2013, 10:33AM
“By the way. Paul McShane is well worth a new contract. Hard working and honest as the day is long. He wont get anywhere near what he is on now but still worth a new contract on less money. £8-£10k a week is fine by me for his efforts.”
by VoiceNreason
Friday, February 15 2013, 10:31AM
“Peterkins11 get back to your cess pit you tramp. What utter rubbish. I have some mouldy bread in my brown bin if you are hungry. OK.”