Given To Man Utd

**carnstien** · 25/05/2005, 3:19 PM

Great move if he gets it, although I think he might be better off at Arsenal as Man U are in decline and Ferguson is past it.

Think 6 million is slightly taking the **** though, he's worth at least twice that.

**Peadar** · 25/05/2005, 3:24 PM

Originally Posted by carnstien

I think he might be better off at Arsenal

I think Wenger will stick with Lehmann and bring in a younger keeper rather than spend a lot of money on Given to have him warming the bench.
The only thing that could go against Lehmann is his personality.
Then again, the better keepers these days are very arrogant.

**SeanieBoy** · 27/05/2005, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by gonzo

Carroll & Howard are staying......Let's hope Arsenal swoop instead

They have released Carroll & Ricardo.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/...all_Home&f=dta

**brine3** · 27/05/2005, 1:01 PM

Do you think Given would be able to get on with Keane as his captain?

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 1:03 PM

They dont have to get on, Keane never liked Schmeichael and the won loads, he did not think much of Teddy Sheringham. Players dont need to get on. Given is a winner (as in he is driven to win) and so is Keane there wont be a problem. It would be a good move for anybody who likes Irish football in my view.

**De Town** · 27/05/2005, 1:07 PM

What age is Shay?

As a united fan, I would love to see the best goalie in the Premiership come to OT. What makes Cech look so good is John Terry and Carvalho are covering him. What does Shay have up at Newcastle that helps him out? Nothing.

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 1:09 PM

29 I think, but as an Ireland fan this would be a good move. People on here should think Ireland first club second. It would be a good move for Shay and for Ireland and then for Utd too.

**Eire06** · 27/05/2005, 1:09 PM

Originally Posted by brine3

Do you think Given would be able to get on with Keane as his captain?

Do you like all the people you work with!!

They are both professionals and well able to work together in a professional manner... They have been able to play together in International matches fine so I don't think it will be a problem

**paul_oshea** · 27/05/2005, 1:15 PM

why do the not get on???

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 1:17 PM

It was rumoured that Given unhappy with Keanes behaviour in Saipan. I think relatinos between them woudl be purely professional whichi s good enough for me as an Ireland fan. They are both top class players, one at the prime of his career and the other on the wain a bit but this has much to offer.

**gustavo** · 27/05/2005, 1:18 PM

not sure. i wasnt aware that they didnt. as far as i know they do . does it matter ? not in the slightest!
given going to manchester united would be a good idea for all concerned.
at least he will be getting away from sounness

**Stuttgart88** · 27/05/2005, 1:21 PM

They play together for Ireland still, don't they?

It could work the other way maybe. I'm sure Fergie would be asking Keane his opinion of Given before making a move for him.

**NeilMcD** · 27/05/2005, 1:24 PM

Lets get Shay O'SHEA THE NUTMEGGER - 573rd post - 27 May 2005 13:53
end of all this crap about foreign keepers- Given is a proven class goalkeeper who will settle into United no problems!!
Trust me!!! [reply] [Complain about this post]

re: Lets get Shay RVN_10 - 2077th post - 27 May 2005 13:58
He's a bit small, but he's better than what we've got. [reply] [Complain about this post]

re: Lets get Shay Tommy - 445th post - 27 May 2005 14:12
Hes 6ft tall man. Rumour in Toon is Shay swap for RVN. [reply] [Complain about this post]

re: Lets get Shay RVN_10 - 2079th post - 27 May 2005 14:16
6 ft is big to your average citizen on the street Tommy, but it's on the small side for a premiership goalkeeper. [reply] [Complain about this post]

re: Lets get Shay Bhoy Locks - 6th post - 27 May 2005 14:11
Given is foreign. He's Irish. [reply] [Complain about this post]

re: Lets get Shay O'SHEA THE NUTMEGGER - 574th post - 27 May 2005 14:19
ya know wat i mean!! u irish??? [reply] [Complain about this post]

**Fergie's Son** · 27/05/2005, 6:51 PM

Carroll was just released by United so the door is certainly open.

I do agree that Given is a little small and doesn't command the box that well. United need a leader and I am not sure that Given is that type of keeper.

As for him and Keane not getting along. They're professionals so they'll be fine. Most of us work with (or for) people we don't like but we just keep the head down and get on with it.

**dynamo kerry** · 27/05/2005, 7:00 PM

keane won't be there long enough for it to matter

**2Olegend** · 27/05/2005, 7:21 PM

Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

As for him and Keane not getting along. They're professionals so they'll be fine. Most of us work with (or for) people we don't like but we just keep the head down and get on with it.

Keane was once a team mate of Andy Goram's so he's obviously

a very tolerant pro.

great for eire if he signs for united

**Dublin12** · 27/05/2005, 7:26 PM

Eire

**aberharp** · 27/05/2005, 9:25 PM

it'd be a great signing for utd if he did join. would be nice to have a keeper who you can trust not to screw up

**zinedineontour** · 28/05/2005, 9:46 AM

Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

Carroll was just released by United so the door is certainly open.

I do agree that Given is a little small and doesn't command the box that well. United need a leader and I am not sure that Given is that type of keeper.

As for him and Keane not getting along. They're professionals so they'll be fine. Most of us work with (or for) people we don't like but we just keep the head down and get on with it.

given is a little small and doesnt command the box well ??? are you mad given is without doubt up there with peter cech as best goalie in the prem ... manu would have had a far different season if they had shay in goal and not swapping between the two muppets they had .. newcastle have a lot to thanks the fella for this season ... world class needs to be at a world class club at this stage though