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Football news: John O'Shea joins Reading boss Jose Gomes' backroom staff as first-team coach

John O'Shea has returned to Reading as a first-team coach.

O'Shea, who retired as a player after Reading's final game last season, will work alongside manager Jose Gomes and his backroom staff.

The Royals signed the former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland defender in the summer of 2018 after his contract at Sunderland had expired.

John O'Shea, ex-Man United and Sunderland defender, has joined Reading's coaching staff

John O'Shea's career

Manchester United (1999-2011) - 256 appearances

Sunderland (2011-2018) - 226 appearances

Reading (2018-2019) - 9 appearances

O'Shea had spent seven years at the Stadium of Light having arrived from Manchester United, where he started his career in 1999.