Manchester United defender Paul McShane has revealed how some tough love from Roy Keane and some sound advice from Sir Alex Ferguson has shaped him as a coach.
The 35-year-old never made his professional debut for the club but was part of the pre-season tour squad in 2004 and also regularly trained with Ferguson’s team while playing for the U23s.
Now the Irishman is back at Old Trafford as a player-coach and is using his experience of training with the likes of Keane to try and inspire the next generation.
Speaking to Goal about his memories of training with the first team when he was a teenager, McShane recalled some tough love from the former Manchester United captain.
“Training with him was quite an experience, because he didn’t take it easy on you," he said. "I remember being lashed out at a few times by Roy for giving the ball away on more than one occasion.
