Given injured in training

[Tired&Emotional]

Just heard Shay has picked up a knock playing outfield in training! Cause for concern apparently but hope it's only journo exaggeration...

[Stuttgart88]

If this is a wind-up you should be banned! :)

[Tired&Emotional]

Unfortunetly nope....Tony O'Donoghue on RTE news at 1

[kingp35]

I hope to god your having a laugh. Link?

[TheJamaicanP.M.]

Is anyone else getting the feeling that we're just not meant to make these World Cup Finals?:(

[TheJamaicanP.M.]

If Given is missing and Robbie Keane is dropped, we may have none of our big names on the field on Wednesday night.

[Don Vito]

This can't be happening.

[Tired&Emotional]

Things just don't seem to be goin our way at the moment....maybe the Swiss will get too complacent!

[Duffman]

FFS, that is all we need

[eirebhoy]

Tony O'Donoghue said the coaching staff were really concerned about it but he hopes he'll be fit for Wednesday. :(

[drummerboy]

What the F*** was he doing playing out of goal in the first place

[Kevin77]

oh sweet jesus, if your taking the p!ss
im gona hunt you down and slap the head of you

I'm with you there. This better not be some hilarious stitch up.

[Peadar]

What the F*** was he doing playing out of goal in the first place

Kerr was hoping he could play up front, fill the midfield slot as well as mind the nets since he's the only player who gives a bóllix!

[Tired&Emotional]

That's the best idea I've heard in ages...!

[Kevin77]

I'm with you there. This better not be some hilarious stitch up.

Actually I've thought about it again. I hope it's a hilarious stitch up. It's the lesser of two evils

[Tram_14]

Tony O'Donoghue is a drama queen, this could be nothing...I hope....

[razor]

Whats the panic ? Sure don't we have other goalkeepers ?

[Tired&Emotional]

Whats the panic ? Sure don't we have other goalkeepers ?


Of course we do but there's only one Shay Given........!!

[kingp35]

Lads has there been any update on this story? I cant find a link anywhere on the net about this. Its gotta be a stitch up

[concanta]

look at sports section of www.ireland.com and there is a picture
not great angle but looks in pain...this is all we f*ckin well needed

[Tired&Emotional]

Lads - why would i put a stitch-up about Shay on the boards....oh ye of little faith!!

[Stuttgart88]

Gary Doherty caused the injury. That's what happens when you call up donkeys.

[eirebhoy]

http://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2005/1010/1127148490534_1128952623569.html

10/10/2005: An ankle injury suffered during training has cast doubt on Shay Given's availability for Wednesday's all-or-nothing World Cup qualifier with Switzerland, it emerged this afternoon.

The Newcastle goalkeeper, who single-handedly kept Ireland in the hunt for a place in Germany with a stunning performance against Cyprus on Saturday, is understood to have sustained the knock in a collision with Gary Doherty.

While the Irish management, and the Irish public in general for that matter, are hopeful Given will be fit to start, Paddy Kenny may be called into action to deputise at Lansdowne Road.

With Roy Keane and Damien Duff already ruled out, manager Brian Kerr can scarcely afford to lose another of the few genuine world-class talents at his disposal with nothing less than a win required in order to keep hopes of qualifying for the World Cup next summer alive.

http://www.ireland.com/ITImage/urlpicture_id_1127148490556_20051010/given,0.jpg (pic)

[Kevin77]

Here's what I got from extrememly reliable source:

"Yes. Should b ok. Slight twist of ankle"

[Tired&Emotional]

Here's what I got from extrememly reliable source:

"Yes. Should b ok. Slight twist of ankle"



...was that guilt-laden GD then?!

[concanta]

typical

that clown doherty...it would have to be him, breen or kilbane

[Stuttgart88]

Here's what I got from extrememly reliable source:

"Yes. Should b ok. Slight twist of ankle"

Thanks Kevin. Makes me feel better.

[livehead1]

lads its only monday....a good shot of that cortisone wednesday afternoon n he will be rite as rain, dancing on the ankle

[jbyrne]

also just heard from a pretty reliable source that he should be fine for wed no worries :)

[gaf1983]

http://www.fai.ie/article.asp?hlid=315060&Title=Squad+given+fitness+all+clear&lid=Main+News&sub=Squad+given+fitness+all+clear&navlid=&sublid=

looks like he should be ok...
phew.........

[Baker]

Nice one :)