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31/01/2011, 2:26 PM
shakermaker1982

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Interesting. I would have blamed the defenders - nobody got anywhere near the ball and allowed the attacker a clear run on the ball. Not much a goalkeeper can do in that situation except try and get in the way of the ball.

If he stayed where he was he'd have saved it. He lost his concentration over a nothing incident. City are big on zonal marking and if somebody puts in a perfect ball then your up the creek.
31/01/2011, 2:34 PM
irishfan86

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Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

If he stayed where he was he'd have saved it. He lost his concentration over a nothing incident. City are big on zonal marking and if somebody puts in a perfect ball then your up the creek.

There are pros and cons to each system. The ideal system incorporates a certain amount of each.
31/01/2011, 3:50 PM
Sullivinho

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

What happens if Given has to stay at City (as just reported on the BBC site) and remains number 2 and Westwood moves to Wigan today? Big decision for Trapatonni.

I think he'll stick with Shay. During the week he was stressing the need for Robbie to find regular football but in the same breath claimed it was 'different for goalkeepers' (paraphrasing).

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Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

No, Al Habsi's an Oman international.

That guy put in a performance against Villa that was comparable to Shay in his prime. A string of unreal saves.
31/01/2011, 4:03 PM
Stuttgart88

He was superb against Arsenal as well.
31/01/2011, 6:57 PM
TrapAPony

7:56
Steve@SkyBet: A late move from Cardiff to land Manchester City 'keeper Shay Given. The Republic of Ireland stopper is now even money favourite (from 33/1) to join Dave Jones' side after a number of large bets.
31/01/2011, 7:49 PM
shakermaker1982

Fingers crossed he gets a move.
31/01/2011, 7:52 PM
SkStu

Leicester just signed Ricardo so that spells the end for Shay to Leceister.
31/01/2011, 7:54 PM
Noelys Guitar

Redknapp just said Spurs are signing no one so a spurs move might still be on.
31/01/2011, 8:23 PM
shakermaker1982

Linked to Arsenal again in the last hour...
31/01/2011, 8:44 PM
tetsujin1979

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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Redknapp just said Spurs are signing no one so a spurs move might still be on.

and less than an hour later Everton rejected a bif from them for Phil Neville
01/02/2011, 9:07 PM
back of the net

Lads......As much as I hate to suggest this as i am huge fan of Shay Given, now that the transfer window is closed and if Shay spends the majority of the remainder of the season on the bench (barring a Injury to Hart) ....should shays position as Ireland number 1 be reconsidered?? ( God I cant believe I have asked that, never thought I would or would have to )( I realise Noely posted a similar comment yday , But now that the windows closed , what do ppl think)
01/02/2011, 10:04 PM
IsMiseSean

I'd stick with him for the Macedonia game, but if he isn't playing at the start of next season then it's time for a change
02/02/2011, 3:21 PM
elroy

If we didnt have a good solid emerging keeper like Westwood then I would say no, but I think if Shay doesnt play much in the next few months, serious consideration will be needed. there is no way he can be as sharp as WW. If it happens i wonder will shay "walk away".

Shay HAS to move this summer, surely he will.
02/02/2011, 8:50 PM
Junior

Shay could be Citys undisputed No.1 come next summer - does he still have to move?

Lets be sensible here, the opportunity to move has now gone until the summer, in the meantime Shay just needs to knuckle down, train hard and be ready and waiting to take the opportunity when it comes either through Harts poor form or injury.

If that doesnt happen then the time to re-evaluate the situation will be in May.
02/02/2011, 8:53 PM
irishultra

at 34 edwin vds was moving to united and about to enjoy probably the best years of his career, at 34 it looks like shays career is winding down :(
02/02/2011, 8:54 PM
EastTerracer

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Originally Posted by irishultra

at 34 edwin vds was moving to united and about to enjoy probably the best years of his career, at 34 it looks like shays career is winding down :(

Felling a bit cranky tonight, are you? You've had a pop at Shay, Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne in the space of about 5 minutes.:rolleyes:
02/02/2011, 8:55 PM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by EastTerracer

Felling a bit cranky tonight, are you? You've had a pop at Shay, Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne in the space of about 5 minutes.:rolleyes:

Messi is useless too. Don't even get him started on George Best...
02/02/2011, 8:57 PM
irishultra

just sayin
02/02/2011, 10:19 PM
tetsujin1979

from John Cross (Mirror journalist) twitter feed: http://twitter.com/#!/johncrossmirro...37947036782592

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Never seen #mcfc boss Mancini so angry. Accused Phillips of diving, his players of sleeping, said may drop Hart, just about conceded title

Read into that what you will
02/02/2011, 10:22 PM
elroy

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Originally Posted by Junior

Shay could be Citys undisputed No.1 come next summer - does he still have to move?

Do you really think that will happen though?? Shay hasnt really been given any chance so far. The only ray of light is that Hart is on a bad run of late and appears to have had another bad game tonight. If Citeh arent getting results due to inadequate defence then maybe Shay will finally be given a chance.

EDIT: Just saw first goal and you'd really expect your keeper to do alot better, just a long free kick and it more or less went the whole way in. Not commanding at all.

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