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Apparently Given didn't take the return flight from Timisaora with the rest of the squad but instead flew to Munich for "treatment on an injured arm", but others are now linking him with a move to Bayern. I guess he would be competition to Hans-Jörg Butt (36) as they've got rid of the other semi-experienced keeper (Michael Rensing) on a free this summer.
That'd be a great move if true.
It's not an injured arm, it's treatment on his injured shoulder from last season. Sounds like routine follow up treatment and he is expected to be available for City on Monday.
But hopefully it's a transfer, that would be brilliant to see Shay line out for Bayern.
It'd be great if true - the Bundesliga seems to be on the up.
I doubt Shay would move his family to Germany. He always seems reluctant to move, it took years for him to leave Newcastle. I'd expect him to stay in England, but I'd love to see him at Bayern. He would be there NO.1 no bother, Hans-Jorg Butt is an accident waiting to happen and they only have two youngsters as back up.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
FRom BBC gossip section:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...rs/8933224.stm
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits a move for Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given is increasingly unlikely because of his wage demands, although Fulham's Mark Schwarzer is still on his radar.
Italian giants Roma have targeted Manchester City's out-of-favour goalkeeper Shay Given.
more on the Roma link from the Corriere Dello Sport: http://www.corrieredellosport.it/cal...+piace+al+City
and plugging into Google TranslateQuote:
DONI - All’improvviso, il Manchester City. Sì, proprio quello dove non sanno dove mettere i soldi. Il fatto è che Givern, la passata stagione titolare, titolare del Trap con l’Irlanda, quest’anno retrocesso da Roberto Mancini in panchina e, quindi, addio Manchester su precisa richiesta del portiere. Sarà accontentato, ma al Mancio ora serve un dodicesimo, avendo deciso di puntare forte su Hart. E Doni è uno dei tre-quattro giocatori che sono nella lista dell’allenatore italiano. Oltre al giallorosso, di sicuro ci sono anche Sorrentino e Rubinho. Ieri tra Manchester e Roma c’è già stato un contatto telefonico. Il club inglese preferisce una soluzione per il semplice prestito, la Roma considerando che dall’altra parte del tavola c’è l’emiro, propende di più per la cessione con l’obiettivo di incassare due-tre milioni.
Claudio Ranieri is the current manager at Roma, he'd obviously be familiar with Given's abilities from his time at Chelsea.Quote:
GIFTS - Suddenly, Manchester City. Yes, just one where they do not know where to put the money. The fact is that Givern, the last year the owner, proprietor of drill with Ireland, this year relegated to the bench by Roberto Mancini and then farewell Manchester on specific request of the goalkeeper. Will be satisfied, but to miss you now need a twelfth, having decided to focus strongly on Hart. And Gifts is one of the 3:00 to 4:00 in the list of coach players who are Italian. Besides the red and yellow, surely there are also Sorrentino and Rubinho. Yesterday between Manchester and Rome there was already a phone contact. The English club would prefer a simple solution for the loan, the Rome whereas the other side of the table is the emir, more inclined to sell with the objective to collect two to three million.
(from the 2009-2010 Serie A review on wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009–10_Serie_A)
Roma finished second behind Inter last season, conceding 41 goals, 7 more than the Champions, and 2 more than AC Milan in third.
Finishing second, they qualified automatically for the group stages of the Champions League.
Their current goalkeepers are Bogdon Lobont from Romania, who signed on loan last season and only made 2 appearances before making the move permanent in the summer, and Julio Sergio from Brazil who signed for Roma in 2006, but didn't make his debut until last season. Sergio but went on to become the first choice keeper when Ranieri took over in September, and signed a new contract in the summer which will keep him at the club until 2014. Lobont has far more experience at international level, with 77 caps. He was an unused substitute in Euro 2000 and played all three games for Romania in Euro 2008, while Sergio has never represented his country.
Previous first choice keepers at Roma, Artur and Doni have joined Sporting Braga and Galatasaray respectively during the summer, so there's obviously a need to strengthen their options considering the lack of experience of the other two.
All in all, I think it would be a fantastic move for Given, but he would have to dislodge Sergio as number one.
According to the commentator (Foxsoccer)doing the Fulham v United game Given is moving to Fulham. He then went on to say that there is a rumour that Schwarzer failed a medical at Arsenal last night and this is causing the hold up.
I'd love to see Given at Fulham. I'd love it. Only problem is, if they can't get rid of Schwarzer, they're hardly going to be able to afford Given's wages.
Stockdale played very well today, saved a penalty too.
According to the co-commentator (sounded like Dave Bassett who slagged off O'Shea and Evans the whole game) Schwarzer has a back problem and possibly that is why he failed the medical. They seemed certain Given was moving to Fulham.
Hart looking good so far again tonight. Fcuk, was hoping Torres might put one or two past him.
The rumours of Given going to Fulham on loan are growing stronger. It would be good for him as he showed loyalty to Hughes when he was facing the chop at City. Hopefully Robbie could join him and Duff there too!
Good move for Shay. Needs to be playing games and Hughes likes him. Fulham for Europe anyone?
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...277834268.html
Joe Hart makes a complete howler of a mistake at home to Blackburn (with some help from Kolo Toure). Shay mightn't be waiting too long for his chance!
Good old Joe. What a howler. Interesting to see how he reacts and I bet Mancini is having a quick glance at the classifieds if this result stays in Blackburn's favour.
Hart didn't have a very good game for England either apparently, a few fumbles.
I can't Butterfingers starting ahead of Given for long :D
He was a four-week fairytale. Hype had to end somewhere. Wonder will Mancini seriously consider his place now.
Nah, it would be madness to install a new keeper and then drop him at the first sign of trouble. He'd have to start losing games to consider bringing Given back.
I think the pressure from the owners in City can't be underestimated. They are looking pretty dodgy so far this year. If he isnt replaced for the next game, he's one blunder away from losing his place. And the English media will eat him for breakfast over this. Actually feel kinda sorry for him - but thats what happens when country and club pile all that pressure on a 24 year old!
Good points. I do rate Hart as a very good keeper but the pressure at City is immense with that moron Cook involved. And City have now dropped 4 points in two games against Midtable sides. Someone will have to get the blame whether they deserve if or not. It is the nature of the beast at a dysfunctional club like City. Mind you get ready for stories of City bid for Buffon and the likes. I really believe Shay should have gone to Fulham when he allegedly had the chance.