O’Shea wants to lose ‘Mr Versatility’ tag

ROOKIE title winner John O’Shea does not want to be landed with the tag of Manchester United’s ‘Mr Versatility’.

The 22-year-old Waterfordman has confirmed his reputation as one of the Premiership’s most exciting young talents this season. In more than 50 appearances for the Old Trafford club, he has excelled in both full-back positions and at centre-half, with manager Alex Ferguson also insisting he would have no hesitation in naming O’Shea in midfield some time in the future.

As part of a defence Ferguson still believes lacks the necessary experience to complete the Scot’s aim of conquering Europe again, O’Shea might be fearful of getting the same number of chances next term. That seems unlikely, though, and he is almost certain to sign a new £35,000-a-week deal this summer.