Shay Given

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Superb shot-stopper, rarely beaten in one-on-one situations. Republic of Ireland international who is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Barclays Premiership. The former Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland man played a major part in Newcastle United's climb into the upper echelons of the league and agreed a new five-year deal with the Magpies at the end of an excellent 2005/06 season. Enhanced his blossoming reputation with a series of fine displays as the Irish reached the second round of the 2002 World Cup.

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Goalkeeper Shay Given insists he is happy at Newcastle United and has dismissed reports of a potential move to Tottenham. The long-serving Republic of Ireland international is reported to be a target for Spurs, with newly-installed manager Harry Redknapp keen to find a replacement for error-prone current keeper Heurelho Gomes. Portsmouth's current England number one David James has also been... [more»]

Interim Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear has accused Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni of a lack of respect over his comments surrounding goalkeeper Shay Given. The Italian coach has been accused of unsettled the 32-year-old keeper after comparing him to Azzurri number one Gianluigi Buffon and suggesting he could play for one of the top clubs in Europe. Given has recently been... [more»]

Newcastle United's long-serving goalkeeper Shay Given has called into question the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's new interim manager. Kinnear has been called in by owner Mike Ashley to take charge for the next month, following the acrimonious departure of Kevin Keegan, but Given is not too sure that that is the right way for things to be handled. He told The Sun: "Am I pleased? No.... [more»]

Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given has backed Kevin Keegan to bring players of the right quality to St James' Park in the build-up to the new season. The long-serving Republic of Ireland international has welcomed the arrival of Argentinian winger Jonas Gutierrez from Real Mallorca and former Liverpool youngster Danny Guthrie, but believes Keegan is far from finished in the summer transfer... [more»]

Goalkeeper Shay Given has pledged his future to Newcastle United following reports linking him with moves to other Premier League clubs. The long-serving Republic of Ireland international has been linked with Arsenal and Aston Villa already this summer. However, the 32-year-old claims he is settled on Tyneside and happy to remain with the Magpies. Given joined Newcastle from Blackburn Rovers... [more»]