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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Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has admitted that Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg meeting with Manchester United will be a revenge mission. Given was one of the City players outraged when United won a thrilling Premier League derby 4-3 at Old Trafford in September 2009. A controversial Michael Owen strike deep into a disputed amount of stoppage time left City angry and Given... [more»]

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has accused Thierry Henry of cheating him out of one final World Cup appearance. Given, 33, believes South Africa next summer was his final chance of featuring on football's biggest stage and that Henry's actions in Paris on Wednesday night have robbed him of his swansong. Henry's handball in the build-up to William Gallas' extra-time equaliser sent... [more»]

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes hailed the performance of Shay Given after Sunday's goalless draw with Birmingham City. City moved back into the top four despite struggling up front in the absence of the injured Emmanuel Adebayor. However, Hughes admitted the point was earned by an inspired performance from Given, with the highlight being a 55th minute penalty save from James McFadden. "I... [more»]

Mark Hughes admitted Manchester City made hard work of their passage into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup after requiring penalties to overcome Aalborg. City looked to be coasting into their first European quarter-final for more than 30 years as they preserved their 2-0 first-leg lead until five minutes from the end of Thursday's return leg. But after conceding two goals in a dramatic final... [more»]

Shay Given was Manchester City's penalty shoot-out hero as Mark Hughes' side edged past Aalborg to seal a place in the last eight of the UEFA Cup. City appeared to be easing their way into the quarter-finals until the last six minutes of normal time when the Danish side scored twice to make it 2-2 on aggregate and force extra-time. There were no more goals in the extra 30 minutes but former... [more»]