Paul McShane
Irish footballer, played for Hull City
Born
January 6th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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Played as a defender and had a career in professional football spanning over a decade. Started at Manchester United before moving to clubs including West Bromwich Albion, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Hull City. Achieved notable success during tenure at Hull City, contributing to their promotion to the Premier League.
Played for Hull City in the Premier League
Represented the Republic of Ireland at international level
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