Paddy McCourt in Derry.
NOOOOOOO I DIDN'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Paddy McCourt in Derry.
NOOOOOOO I DIDN'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gussie Campbell played in Germany. Micky Walsh played in Portugal. I will be amazed if Given leaves Newcastle for anyone other than Man City. And I would mortgage my bank owned property that Given will not be moving to Serie A.
Sylv (?) Lung who was the goalkeeper for Romania that day, his son is now with FC Cluj..............bit of a useless fact for ye all there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
from today's Manchester Evening News: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....ps_wanted_list
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The manager (Hughes) is keen to relieve the pressure off the talented 21-year-old who is still to reach the 50-game mark in the Premier League and at the same time provide a mentor for him by signing Shay Given from Newcastle.
The Blues dipped their toe in the water with what the Magpies considered a derisory offer, and were told to re-start their bidding at more than £10m.
If there is no movement on Given in the coming days then Hughes may again look to Chelsea and Claudio Cudicini.
I cannot believe Man City tried to get Given for 3 million to begin with (bid at weekend).......10 million is a bit more like it. If Given does go then Newcastle are going to struggle big time.
Played for University Craiova (sp?) at Milltown around 1983, in a UEFA Cup game against Shamrock Rovers. Transpotter geek himself here recognised the name as soon as the teams were announced in Genoa. Little did I know at Miltown that he'd play a key role in one of the greatest days of my life!Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
If I was Shay I would not be in a hurry to sign up to play in front of that defence at city at the moment.
It looks like Micah Richards signed a good contract at city and retired from serious football at the same time.If Shay goes their I hope city sign 1or2 decent defenders and 1or2 defensive midfielders
Does anybody else think that Shay himself has to mostly account for his current situation..
I mean he's a top and professional and all, but he kept committing to long term contracts knowing it would inflate his transfer value and put off prospective buyers.
He's better than the majority, if not all, the keepers at the top 4, but not by as much to warrant the outlay that Newcastle want.
Just my opinion.
I think he was putting up with the manager merry go 'round, but now the ownership debacle has really pushed him over the edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by dr_peepee
I think his ideal situation is to win things with Newcastle, and his signing of long-term contracts proves that, but things get worse literally every week at that club.
If the loss to Hull in the Cup wasn't the final straw, today's 3-0 to Blackburn must put paid to Shay staying in Toon Town.
Man City upped their bid to 8 million, according to the Sun (yeah, I know)
Accordng to some newspapers the Given deal to Man City is almost complete, something like 10 million.
Here's The Star's version:
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/...ay-on-his-way/
Some nice money for my 6th October prediction either way! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Irish_Praha
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ed/7856463.stm
Looks like its going to happen, Given wants to go, City Want him and Newcastle are giving permission to talk!
Shay didnt travel with the Newcastle squad tonight... do we think Man City is a good move for him?
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Originally Posted by Ciaran
Shay has been a Top-4 keeper so it's not as if he hasn't proved himself. It's a long while ago now but Newcastle finished in the Top 4 twice this decade (2002 and 2003) but the managerial rot set in when Bobby Robson was shafted after a couple of games in August 2004 (after finishing 5th the previous season). Since then Shay's had to put up with disasters like Souness, Roeder, Allardyce etc. and it seems that Mike Ashley's ownership has been the final straw.
I accept he won't get back in the Top-4 with the Toon so he is absolutely right to move on. City is a good opportunity for him to earn some serious money and the Dubai wall of cash will eventually push them up the table (maybe next season). Last time I looked Arsenal weren't a Top-4 team either!
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.
From an Irish point of view and that's all I am worried about, it makes no difference or could possibly have a negative impact. He has been playing out of his skin for us for years. I don't see him getting any better. He was well settled at Newcastle. A move could unsettle him like Robbie. That's all that would worry me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciaran
Well if you keep predicting that every Irish player is going to move (e.g Keane to Celtic), you're bound to get one right sooner or later :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Scram
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scram
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!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
A stopped clock is correct once a day :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Scram
D'oh:(Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Twice a day;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
harsh. van persies goal was brilliantQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
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Originally Posted by OwlsFan
A stopped clock is correct once a day
I guess so, for those of you who still rely on wind up clocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
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?
....... 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!
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Originally Posted by Uncle_Joe
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
Looks like Shay is trying to break the deadlock over his move to Man City by submitting a transfer request
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by co. down green
Given having medical at Man City today.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ed/7860365.stm
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.
Given Completes Man City Transfer.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ty/7860365.stm
Rumours of a 3.9m p/a salary.
Wow, that's more than I get (after tax).Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
And westwood will replace him at Newcastle.
Yeah but given does not have to pay the 1 per cent levy.Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Delighted for him, anywhere is better than Newcastle
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