Paul McShane is an interesting figure. His time in an Ireland jersey have turned him into something of a marmite figure on this side of the Irish Sea. Some fans refuse to believe that the Wicklow man was good enough to play for Ireland, others accept that he is not only a bit of a cult hero but is actually a more than adequate defender.
McShane's absence from the international scene has only furthered the argument over his inclusion. He was playing regularly in the Premier League during a year in which Ireland were in dire need of defenders. And if Hull fans are to be believed, he was/is easily good enough.
Following Hull's relegation from the Premier League, the club released a number of players today, among them, McShane. The reaction from Hull fans is very telling indeed.
@HullCity is this a fucking joke?
— Jack 🏴 (@jackox01) May 28, 2015
@HullCity this has to be a late April fools joke ?
— Jack stoddart (@jackox01) May 28, 2015
@HullCity this is shocking
— Jack stoddart (@jackox01) May 28, 2015
@HullCity Bruce but not mcshane? You have gone mental and you can tell Steve bruce that
— Salty (@SaltyHCAFC) May 28, 2015
@HullCity FUCKING JOKE #BruceOUT
— James (@JamesMcc1994) May 28, 2015
@HullCity why would you release someone who had been playing well week in week out in the PL...and keep someone who couldn't get in the side
— Adam (@adam_brookes) May 28, 2015
@HullCity I really hope we announce some signings in the next few weeks as you have got a lot of pissed off fans right now!
— Rob Jefferson (@Jeffo87) May 28, 2015
@HullCity @CraigFarr88 ?You'll have a riot on your hands ? #DontSellMcShane
— Cat (@Tigers_Eye_88) May 28, 2015
@HullCity time for a riot
— andy scammell (@andyscam88) May 28, 2015
@Tigers_Eye_88 @CraigFarr88 @HullCity Macca's leading this one! #Riot #DontSellMcShane pic.twitter.com/lTAlBuo2qQ
— Chris (@sir_cornflake) May 28, 2015
What are City thinking of getting rid of McShane , absolutely atrocious decision. #DontSellMcShane
— Jon Eccles (@ecclesy) May 28, 2015
Being 100% honest, I'm more upset about McShane leaving than us being relegated
— Adam (@ad4mwwwrkc) May 28, 2015
That just sums it up then. We'll look forward to seeing Paul McShane back in the Premier League sooner rather than later.
