Manchester United defender
John O'Shea celebrates ten years as a senior player at Old Trafford
this week.
O'Shea made his United debut in October 1999 in a League Cup
defeat at Aston Villa.
"I don't want to look back on my Manchester
United career," he said. "Fingers crossed there is
lots more to come. I knew if I was going to leave United I would
have a great grounding. The education was terrific, not only in
terms of football, but maturing as a person.
"But when you look back, I guess everything has worked out okay
so far. Long may it continue."
Official confirmation of O'Shea's longevity came when
Sir Alex Ferguson handed the
28-year-old the captain's armband for the opening game of this
season against Birmingham.
"It worries me," joked O'Shea. "I used to think I was quite
young. Obviously you know the years are ticking by because of the
age of the lads coming into the squad and the amount of games you
have played.
"I have been fortunate enough to be captain as well. You know
you are maturing and getting that bit older."
