Shay Given

Mark Schwarzer on his shattered dream move to Arsenal.

the move failed on the penultimate day of the transfer window because Shay Given, signed from Newcastle by Fulham boss Mark Hughes when he was in charge at Manchester City, rejected a loan move to Craven Cottage that would have released Schwarzer to join the Gunners.

"They only had one option [Given]. Unfortunately, the day before the window closed, he made himself unavailable."

Presumably, one man's "made himself unavailable" is another man's 'negotiations broke down'.

Given hoping to be back by the end of the season: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...ing_of_wembley

According to The Daily Star, Houiller is interested in signing Given and possibly Westwood. If you want to read about it, it's the thing they call a newspaper article which you will find when you take your eyes off the bikini babes.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/...me-Shay-Given/

He's going to be in a studio in London doing Media work on Saturday for the game.

Pity he's not about to give Westwood a few wise words if needed. No biggy though.

I think he'd be more of a distraction to Westwood if he was there, extra pressure knowing the guy he's replacing is watching every move he makes

Fair point. It depends on what type of relationship they have I guess, Id like to think it was more of a Mentor & Mentored one. Shay doesnt come across as the intimidating type - despite his fabulous record for Ireland.

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Originally Posted by Junior

Fair point. It depends on what type of relationship they have I guess, Id like to think it was more of a Mentor & Mentored one. Shay doesnt come across as the intimidating type - despite his fabulous record for Ireland.

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Mentor and Mentee? :p

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Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Mentor and Mentee? :p

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Together they are Mentos
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Mental lads...mental.

NOTW had an article today about Shay joining Liverpool in the summer. Would be a very good move for Shay as Kenny is slowly building a team.

Are they offloading Reina?

Has a 20m buy-out clause according to yesterday's Mail and has been hinting that he'd be on his bike, probably to Manchester United.

Just came across this: http://www.footballtransfertavern.co...suggestion-yet

The story itself isn't consistent with the headline so I don't get the "daft" reference.

Personally, I think it would be a good move for Shay if Reina were to move on. Although United and Arsenal appear to be on the hunt for new keepers, I can't envisage them being interested in Shay, unfortunately. According to that piece, United have pretty much agreed to sign David de Gea from Atletico Madrid to replace Van der Sar while Wenger didn't appear to show much interest in Janaury, having gone after Schwarzer instead. Plus, Sczezny looks like he's fast developing into a competent first-team keeper as well. Will be interesting to see what transpires.

Shay's predicament (similar to Kevin Doyle in a way) is that he's probably worth more to his current club than he is any of the bigger clubs. I think City would be reluctant to sell him to any of the top 6 or a top European team unless a huge transfer fee was involved and Given is simply too old to command a really big fee.

There's also the issue that there are better, younger keepers out there at the moment too.

Shay is back in full training and will be selected for the Macedonia game.

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"Shay sent a message this week to tell us that he is back in full training and doing very well," said Kelly at the annual Dublin Docklands Coaching for Kids festival.

"He is fighting fit once again and looking forward to getting back on the field with City and with Ireland.

"He is pushing the envelope and I will be very surprised if he’s not on the bench for City for the FA Cup final against Stoke and back forIreland in the games at the end of next month."

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Is pushing the envelope all that rigorous of a training method though !

Seems a bit strange to judge a guys fitness on pushing envelopes. He might be as fit as a postman/woman I suppose !

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Is pushing the envelope all that rigorous of a training method though !

Seems a bit strange to judge a guys fitness on pushing envelopes. He might be as fit as a postman/woman I suppose !

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The actual envelope contains Mario Ballotelli's accumulated club fines in used fivers. It's pushed around Moss Side at high speed, so it's a combination of cardiovascular and weights training.

surely, as well as the usual Arsenal rumour, a move to Spurs is an option this summer?

Given expected to leave Man City in the summer: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereven...heads-for-exit