Think he means because Alex goes off with a knock every bloody week and he's always fine the week after. McShane only goes off when he's seriously injured.
Maybe because Alex is not afraid to stick his boot in to a tackle more often than most.
Think he means because Alex goes off with a knock every bloody week and he's always fine the week after. McShane only goes off when he's seriously injured.
Does anyone see Mcshane going to a PL club?
You don't need 6 centre backs in the Championship, the one out of contract was always going to be the one to go.
Remember McShane was happy to disrupt the squad and throw a tantrum when he didn't get his own way, which was around the time new contracts were getting handed out, its only been the last few months of the season that he sorted himself out and established himself in the team.
I guess it was inevitable with his spat with SB and the fact that with Dawson/Bruce/Maguire/Davis ( I would expect to see Chester go) under contract, we probably have enough Centre backs. Personally I am very sorry to see him go, and I would have kept him, as he will forever be a City favourite of mine.
Maybe because Alex is not afraid to stick his boot in to a tackle more often than most.
We have got a lot of centre backs. Maguire was apparently outstanding for Wigan at that / this level.
'The impending departures of McShane and Rosenior this summer will install James Chester as the club's longest-serving player. Only he and Robbie Brady pre-date the Bruce reign that began three years ago this week.'
And we might well lose both of them.
Nick BarmbyI thought you signed Brady and Chester on loan under Nige but then signed them up permo under that short bloke (can't for the life of me think what his name is, not had my coffee. Even though his lad plays for us).
I agree. It is a shame that McShane is to be released but come on, this is football, the players know they are not here for ever when they sign for a club. Paul McShane has had seven good years at Hull City. The club has probably made him a millionaire.i like McShane but i don't get why people are hating Alex Bruce so much , he is similar in ability and in heart , certainly Macca and Bruce are players you would want when the weaker minded are losing their form and not staying "classy" .
Last season ive loved so many of Alex Bruces no holds barred tackles , wrongly penalised sometimes too .
The Wigan team that got relegated? I know a ST holder at the Latics - said he was 'Ok'. Certainly not 'Outstanding'.
Only a 'lesser player' in your opinion.True, same goes for McShane though and he doesn't have to go off after an hour every week.
I actually agree with keeping Bruce, said it weeks ago, not sure a 2 year deal was really warranted but still. Just don't get why you'd get rid of McShane if you're giving a new deal to the lesser player.
If Davies goes, and if a PL club offers for Chester and starts to woo him, then I think we may very well look back on the easy relinquishing of McShane ruefully.
Same if offers come in for Elmo and Rosie isn't there.
Let's hope our club knows what it's doing...