Paul McShane sacrifices Spanish lessons to keep football dream alive

After his release by Reading in May, Irish defender Paul McShane was left hunting for a club to get his career back into gear. Brian Barry-Murphy’s Rochdale provided the kickstart he needed, writes David Sneyd.

Paul McShane has had to put life as a newlywed on hold to ensure his five-month glimpse into a future without football didn’t become permanent.