Given to Go? [Archive] - Page 3

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29/01/2009, 10:17 AM

Given will be announced as Man City keeper tomorrow at 11am.

As first announced exclusively on foot.ie on 6th October ! ;)

was that from your "Good" source also!

Junior

29/01/2009, 10:33 AM

Just going back to the earlier pages on this thread where people were drawing up lists of top keepers in UK and Howard was mentioned by a few, I have to say I think that Howard has reverted to type again recently - error against Liverpool (as well as fine saves) and he really should have stopped Van Persie's goal last night. It's a fine line but I think Howard has far too many "he should /could have saved that" moments in Everton's big games.

Agree with the first part - but you're a really task master if you think he 'should' have saved van persies effort. If he had saved it, which I agree was not impossible it would have been a fabulous save however, it was taken quickly and with power and on the rise from relatively close range - most keepers wouldnt have smelt it!!

OwlsFan

29/01/2009, 10:43 AM

Given will be announced as Man City keeper tomorrow at 11am.

As first announced exclusively on foot.ie on 6th October ! ;)

A stopped clock is correct once a day :p

Closed Account

29/01/2009, 10:58 AM

A stopped clock is correct once a day :p
D'oh:(

Razors left peg

29/01/2009, 10:59 AM

A stopped clock is correct once a day :p

Twice a day;)

jbyrne

29/01/2009, 12:03 PM

I think that Howard has reverted to type again recently - error against Liverpool (as well as fine saves) and he really should have stopped Van Persie's goal last night

harsh. van persies goal was brilliant

Scram

29/01/2009, 1:22 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
A stopped clock is correct once a day

Twice a day;)

I guess so, for those of you who still rely on wind up clocks.

Either way, Betfair doesn't take bets on predicting what time it is :D ....sorry, can't find a "smug" emoticon.

And, no, I didn't place any money on the Robbie Keane nonsense "prediction" from Talksport! Curious though if it affected the market?

Uncle_Joe

29/01/2009, 3:16 PM

....... anyway.

It looks like City are trying to play hardball. I cant say I really blame them. just like Chelsea a few years ago, as soon as they go for any player the prices get inflated.
10m is a bit too much I think and 5m is too little. It makes me think what a bargain United got when they nicked Van Der Saar for 2m!

craig7042

29/01/2009, 11:23 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7856463.stm

Looks like its going to happen, Given wants to go, City Want him and Newcastle are giving permission to talk!

I think it'd be a great move for him...Class act, and still going strong. Anything that helps him to keep going with Ireland is good imo

co. down green

29/01/2009, 11:31 PM

Scram

30/01/2009, 8:15 AM

Looks like Shay is trying to break the deadlock over his move to Man City by submitting a transfer request (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/nolan-set-for-pound45m-newcastle-move-while-given-heads-for-exit-1520264.html)

Bellamy �14m Shay �5. I guess they want to get what they can as he's out of contract but the deal is for more than �5m.

DmanDmythDledge

01/02/2009, 11:39 AM

Given having medical at Man City today.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7860365.stm

EastTerracer

01/02/2009, 7:00 PM

According to the BBC Shay has signed a 4.5 year contract with Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.

Good luck to him - hope City sign some more players so they give Shay a chance to win a trophy or two.

Dunny

01/02/2009, 7:33 PM

Given Completes Man City Transfer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/7860365.stm

geysir

01/02/2009, 7:54 PM

Rumours of a 3.9m p/a salary.

tricky_colour

02/02/2009, 12:22 AM

Rumours of a 3.9m p/a salary.

Wow, that's more than I get (after tax).

Closed Account

02/02/2009, 2:41 PM

And westwood will replace him at Newcastle.

NeilMcD

02/02/2009, 2:46 PM

Wow, that's more than I get (after tax).

Yeah but given does not have to pay the 1 per cent levy.

Uncle_Joe

02/02/2009, 3:01 PM

Delighted for him, anywhere is better than Newcastle

limerickblue

03/02/2009, 10:45 AM

At least now our number 1 goalkeeper will have a chance of having a good defence in front of him, I am suprised with the length of time he spent in newcastle trying to patch up Newcastle leaking wall,
I really do think they could be in trouble now, Duff should have jumped ship

Junior

03/02/2009, 4:22 PM

Not sure if youve seen Citys defence this season but 'good' is not a word Id use to describe them. I dont think they've strengthed in the transfer window either (tho I could be wrong)

eirebhoy

03/02/2009, 6:05 PM

They've brought in Bridge and if Richards doesn't pick up form I'd fancy Kompany to be moved back to defense when Johnston is back from injury (to play beside De Jong).

eirebhoy

03/02/2009, 7:18 PM

Richards lost out on centre back a few games ago and got moved to right back with Kompany and Dunne at centre, and more recently Onohua (sp) with Dunne suspended.

In reality the call people want is for Zabaleta to be moved from centre to right back, Richards dropped and Elano played in the centre. I don't think Johnson will get back in the team.

I think Johnson will be straight back in the team when he's back.

tetsujin1979

03/02/2009, 7:43 PM

City turned down an 8 million bid from Newcastle for Johnson, I don't think he's going anywhere
Petrov and Bojinov both seem to be made of glass, and the only player that'll be affected by their return is Vassell, he'll be pushed further down the pecking order and probably shipped out in the summer. I think his contract is up then anyay

Junior

03/02/2009, 7:51 PM

They've brought in Bridge and if Richards doesn't pick up form I'd fancy Kompany to be moved back to defense when Johnston is back from injury (to play beside De Jong).

Of course, I forgot all about Bridge with all the Keane hype in the past few days! He will make a big difference.

I saw Kompany as a 17yr old playing for Anderlecht vs Celtic out in Brussels. He played at Centre Half and was brilliant. The couple of games I have seen of him play for City in midfield, I think he has looked decent, though I have read mixed reviews on here. Richards is definitely having a bout of second season syndrome!!

Clipper

03/02/2009, 11:43 PM

Always hoped that Given would win something as a player, that was never going to happen in Newcastle and need to be convinced about Man City, but wish him the best

richieos

03/02/2009, 11:46 PM

i think man city have a great chance of winning the uefa cup, considering rangers got to the final last year with a team of premier league cast-offs and young scots

endabob1

04/02/2009, 6:17 AM

A lot more big names in the Wafer this year, hard to see past AC Milan

shakermaker1982

04/02/2009, 9:32 AM

I'm off to see Man City-Boro this weekend so I'll get to see Given's City debut. Pity Kaka won't be making an appearance.

DeLorean

04/02/2009, 3:34 PM

Richards is definitely having a bout of second season syndrome!!

Except it's his 3rd (or even 4th) season.

the only player that'll be affected by their return is Vassell

Most overrated player ever?

tetsujin1979

04/02/2009, 8:47 PM

Most overrated player ever?
don't think he's overrated anymore, if anything he never lived to his early promise with Villa, and when he appeared for England.

Junior

05/02/2009, 10:39 AM

Except it's his 3rd (or even 4th) season.

Well, he played and captained the Citys Youth team in 05/06. He's played about 88 games for the first team (using wiki stats) So Im guessing thats 2 to2 and half seasons of regular first team football. Though he obviously probably made his first team debut about 3-4seasons ago. I could be wrong but Im sure it was last season, possible the season before when he was getting regular rave reviews.

Most overrated player ever

Overrated by whom? Jaysus City fans that I know think hes muck.

DeLorean

06/02/2009, 2:26 PM

Well, he played and captained the Citys Youth team in 05/06. He's played about 88 games for the first team (using wiki stats) So Im guessing thats 2 to2 and half seasons of regular first team football. Though he obviously probably made his first team debut about 3-4seasons ago. I could be wrong but Im sure it was last season, possible the season before when he was getting regular rave reviews..

Not sure I just remember him scoring an equaliser on his debut (i think) at Villa Park and that seems a long time ago to me now. Definitely more than 2yrs.

Overrated by whom? Jaysus City fans that I know think hes muck.

Ya I just meant in the sense that he's been capped over 20 times for England.

tetsujin1979

06/02/2009, 5:13 PM

Not sure I just remember him scoring an equaliser on his debut (i think) at Villa Park and that seems a long time ago to me now. Definitely more than 2yrs.
his debut was definitely againt arsenal
he came on as a sub

DeLorean

06/02/2009, 6:25 PM

his debut was definitely againt arsenal
he came on as a sub

Ok the match I am talking about wasn't his debut so. It was in the FA Cup anyway

tetsujin1979

06/02/2009, 6:40 PM

Ok the match I am talking about wasn't his debut so. It was in the FA Cup anyway
Debut VS Arsenal, 22-October-2005: http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=468764
First goal VS Aston Villa, 19-February-2006: http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=478387

Anyway, this is getting away from the topic at hand. Given's move to Man City will give him European football in the UEFA Cup, and a stronger defence to play behind. With our 2 best defensive players (Dunne and Given) playing together on a far more regular basis, you would hope that this will continue to strengthen the defence for the international side.

Junior

06/02/2009, 11:06 PM

First goal VS Aston Villa, 19-February-2006: http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=478387

The infamous swearing incident in BBC after match interview - 3 years ago.

Anyway, this is getting away from the topic at hand. Given's move to Man City will give him European football in the UEFA Cup, and a stronger defence to play behind. With our 2 best defensive players (Dunne and Given) playing together on a far more regular basis, you would hope that this will continue to strengthen the defence for the international side. Agreed, lets hope they stop shipping the goals tho and start heading up the table for the confidence of both of them.

Noelys Guitar

07/02/2009, 1:52 PM

Motm today for City. 4 excellent saves.

shakermaker1982

08/02/2009, 6:01 PM

DeLorean

09/02/2009, 11:24 AM

I was at the game yesterday and he was outstanding. Brilliant debut. S Ireland played ok but tried the difficult pass a few too many times. Micah Richard's was awful. We were behind the goal in the first half and the guy has no positional sense whatsoever - McShane gets stick for wandering but this was something else.

Watched it on TV and thought Ireland was excellent. Unlike yourself, I thought he kept it simple for the most part and only tried the killer pass when it was a realistic option. Given's first save was top class, the replay's didn't do it justice as it was a very powerful shot.