O’Shea’s move to Sunderland good for bank balance

The multi-million euro transfer of Waterford-born defender John O’Shea to struggling Sunderland hasn’t been good for his medal cabinet, but very good for his bank balance.

New accounts filed by the 32-year-old’s Sheazy 22 Ltd to Companies House in Britain show the firm’s cash pile increased to almost €1m at the end of June last.

The dramatic improvement in the firm’s finances coincided with his move to the north-east Premier League team from champions Manchester United.