Republic of Ireland skipper John O’Shea had no qualms in agreeing that last night’s record home defeat at the Aviva Stadium was an utter humiliation.

Conor O’Shea, who completed a memorable week by watching London Irish crush Newport 42-5 in the Heineken Cup, hopes that the victory will transform his side’s season.

Manchester United defender John O‘Shea revelled in another clean sheet as his side won 3-0 against West Ham at Old Trafford but claimed they could have done even better.