well seems bruce might start o'shea tomorrow!! im not to sure if thats a good idea but if bruce thinks so im happy with it..
was just thinking that bruce might be trying a rotational system this year to keep all the players happy, so in that case i have'nt got a clue what the team is going to be for the wknd
STEVE Bruce says heâll have no qualms about throwing John OâShea straight into Saturdayâs derby against Newcastle, if the former Manchester United star proves his fitness in time.
The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain in pre-season, but he returned to training yesterday.
And Bruce says that although it will be short notice for the experienced defender, if heâs fit enough, he will come into contention.
He told the Echo: âI would say Johnâs 50-50 at the moment.
âHeâs just come back into full training and we wouldnât want to push him too far too soon, but I know heâs a naturally fit lad and he could still come into the picture.â
While OâShea might be a long shot for the game, Bruce admits heâll be tempted simply because of the character and class of the former Red Devil.
He explained: âWhen you play at the top for a club like Manchester United for up to a decade, you develop a strong mentality, a winning mentality.
âI think you saw that in Wes Brown at the weekend against Liverpool.
âHe showed all the ability youâd expect of a Manchester United player, but there was also that character there, too.
âYou need those qualities in a derby, so you can see why I might be consider bringing John in if I think he can comfortably get through the game.â
One centre-half who will not be coming into contention will be big former Hull defender Michael Turner, who has only just returned to training himself.
Bruce said: âMichaelâs a different case altogether from John.
âHe has been out for a long time with a serious injury sustained to his knee ligaments last season.
âHeâs come back this summer, but heâs had a few niggles that have held him back and he had one on the eve of the season.
âHeâs over the latest one now and heâs back in training as of yesterday, but it will take longer with him and we have to make sure he comes back right.â
was just thinking that bruce might be trying a rotational system this year to keep all the players happy, so in that case i have'nt got a clue what the team is going to be for the wknd
STEVE Bruce says heâll have no qualms about throwing John OâShea straight into Saturdayâs derby against Newcastle, if the former Manchester United star proves his fitness in time.
The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain in pre-season, but he returned to training yesterday.
And Bruce says that although it will be short notice for the experienced defender, if heâs fit enough, he will come into contention.
He told the Echo: âI would say Johnâs 50-50 at the moment.
âHeâs just come back into full training and we wouldnât want to push him too far too soon, but I know heâs a naturally fit lad and he could still come into the picture.â
While OâShea might be a long shot for the game, Bruce admits heâll be tempted simply because of the character and class of the former Red Devil.
He explained: âWhen you play at the top for a club like Manchester United for up to a decade, you develop a strong mentality, a winning mentality.
âI think you saw that in Wes Brown at the weekend against Liverpool.
âHe showed all the ability youâd expect of a Manchester United player, but there was also that character there, too.
âYou need those qualities in a derby, so you can see why I might be consider bringing John in if I think he can comfortably get through the game.â
One centre-half who will not be coming into contention will be big former Hull defender Michael Turner, who has only just returned to training himself.
Bruce said: âMichaelâs a different case altogether from John.
âHe has been out for a long time with a serious injury sustained to his knee ligaments last season.
âHeâs come back this summer, but heâs had a few niggles that have held him back and he had one on the eve of the season.
âHeâs over the latest one now and heâs back in training as of yesterday, but it will take longer with him and we have to make sure he comes back right.â
