Pat McShane

[Linfield Ranger]

Some fitting words from DJ.....

Pat McShane has been here at the club around 12 years. He has been the most wonderful servant of this club. Telling players they’re not going to get a contract is so difficult and I was on the receiving end of that disappointing news, initially at Manchester United and then, although I had a year still to run on my contract here as a player, I was told that really there was no place for me and that is difficult to take. Certainly, when you’ve someone like Pat McShane who has served this club so fantastically well and who really is a loyal true Blueman, it’s really sad and difficult when you’ve got to break the disappointing news. What he has given us has been absolutely magic service and countless memories. People will recall the legendary tussles between him and John Easton. I will never forget the camaraderie and the friendship and yet, the really competitive edge that existed between them. They both wanted to succeed. They both wanted to be in the side. They both wanted to be winners. It was very fitting that tonight Pat was given his league winners medal. He qualified having played 17 league games. I certainly wouldn’t like to think that Pat is finished with football just because he is no longer at Linfield. To you Pat, a massive thank you. I’ll never forget the day when we played Dungannon and the score was 0-0 with about 10 minutes to go and you came down the line and scored a screamer and you jumped on top of me in your celebrations. You nearly put me in hospital and that was a significant and very poignant time in my life. You always joked that that goal saved my job and for that, you will always have a very special place in all my thoughts. Pat may be gone but he will never ever be forgotten. The lovely thing that I would just like to share is that after he was told that his contract wasn’t being renewed, he said thank you very much for the privilege and the pleasure of having played for this great club and he will always be a Blueman and he’ll always come back here. So Pat we will all wish you all the very best.

[Middlesbrough_blue]

Excellent speech and summary by DJ.

Pat were ever you end up you'll never be forgot for your time at Windsor. A True Blue and a great servant.

All the best
MB
(Springfield LSC)

[ateta]

Aye great stuff from DJ there.

All the best Pat.

[Thompo]

I hate it when players leave like this, you don't get to show your appreciation one last time, and vice versa great servants Like Pat don't get to salute the fans. I somehow managed to slip through the net and didn't get to play Irish League football but I'd imagine players have a wee day dream about their final lap of honour and getting the oul standing ovation etc

I still do....:embarrassed:

Anyhoo, in the unlikely event he ever reads this, Cheers big ears and you're one of the players future generations will talk about, especially the god awful scissor kicks:)

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[Phil_B]

We've been lucky over the last decade or so, to have had two outstanding left backs. John Easton & Pat McShane. Two of the finest left backs in the Irish League. Unforunatley it's time for Pat to move on, but he has been there and done it all & the medals to prove it.

Best of Luck Pat, another Linfield great.

[South Stand Loyal]

Great words from Davy.

Thanks for putting 100% effort in every time you pulled on the Blue jersey Pat :clap:

Look forward to seeing you back at The Park as a fan.

[Torrens]

Hats off to DJ with that paragraph, never a truer word spoken

Pat was a great servant to Linfield football club, always had time for fans etc, and a great professional!

thanks for all the memories Pat, and all the very best for the future!

[pablo01]

thank u very much pat.u have been a wonderfull servant and for a few seasons there u where the finest left back in the league..u gave ur heart and soul to linfield football club.just like to wish u all the best whatever u decide to do now..good luck pat..

[ourkid]

A true Linfeld legend, and Linfield to the core. Took balls to play for and support Linfield so passionately when he arrived at the club and its the exact measure of this man.
What summed up Pat more than anything for me was him walking out for his Irish League medal at Seaview this season with a Hatchets and Hammers flag draped around his shoulders, given the press of this season, that will NEVER be forgotten.

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[lfcpaul]

Best of luck Pat and thanks for the service

[Blue Heaven]

Wish Pat all the best for the Future and thanks for your wonderful service to Linfield FC

[Bleus avant tout]

Thanks for all those great memories you've given us over the years. I only know him to see but he appears to be a genuine, down to earth type of guy. His dad was always a welcome and regular attender at Windsor including training nights.

You'll be missed by all Bluemen. I wish you well for tomorrow and whatever else life has in store for you. A true Linfield legend!

[sin]

Pat as all the above have said thanks for the memories and best of luck.

[ThreeColoursBlue]

A true Linfeld legend, and Linfield to the core. Took balls to play for and support Linfield so passionately when he arrived at the club and its the exact measure of this man.
What summed up Pat more than anything for me was him walking out for his Irish League medal at Seaview this season with a Hatchets and Hammers flag draped around his shoulders, given the press of this season, that will NEVER be forgotten.

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My thoughts EXACTLY.

Pat, you're commitment to the Linfield 'cause' will not be forgotten in a hurry.
All the best for the future and look forward to seeing you back at Windsor supporting your beloved Linfield.

[S.R.B.]

Pat, I dont know wether or not you'll see this, but no doubt it'll make its way back to you.

You are an absolute Linfield legend, and a gentleman. Good luck in your future football career (just not against us) and for today.

[Snake Derek]

A great servant of our club, all the best Pat.

[lambegblues]

To Pat Jnr - many thanks for many great memories & the undoubted committment you have shown over many many years. All the very best for the future.

To Pat Snr - it has been a priviledge getting to meet yourself, Mrs McShane Snr, JP and the Mrs McShane Jnr to be. A fantastic family who support Pat through thick & thin.

[jamie-linfield]

Thanks for everything Pat, you'll never be forgotten by linfield supporters. Cheers :worship :clap: :linfield

[London Blue]

Just wish to place on record my thanks for your service over the years, and best wishes for the future. Legend.

[sbyc blues]

your a legend pat took balls when you first came here to be a proud blue man i just wish you and your family all the best and hope to see you back at the park as a fan

[jamie-linfield]

Pat McShane - The End of an era

Linfield full back Pat McShane played his 411th and final Linfield game in the Setanta Sports Cup tie away to St. Patrick's Athletic in April. Pat, who will be 34 in November signed for Linfield in 1993-4 and made his debut the following season.

Pat who was married on Saturday, received a well earned Testimonial season in 2004-5, culminating in a Testimonial game against Sligo Rovers in August 2005.

Pat’s full record in his Linfield career is as follows.

1994-5 – 2 appearances, 1 as sub

1995-6 – 9 appearances, 2 as sub

1996-7 – 32 appearances, 6 as sub – 3 goals

1997-8 – 10 appearances, 4 as sub

1998-9 – 33 appearances, 2 as sub

1999-00 – 37 appearances, 3 as sub – 2 goals

2000-01 – 28 appearances, 3 as sub – 1 goal

2001-02 – 39 appearances, 1 as sub

2002-03 – 42 appearances, 2 as sub – 2 goals

2003-04 – 44 appearances – 1 goal

2004-05 – 29 appearances, 3 as sub

2005-06 – 53 appearances – 2 goals

2006-07 – 31 appearances, 1 as sub

2007-08 – 22 appearances

Total – 411 appearances, 28 as sub – 11 goals

Pat and Noel Bailie were the only players at the club before David Jeffrey was appointed manager over 11 years ago.