Given taken to hospital

**eirebhoy** · 17/09/2006, 6:16 PM

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has been taken to hospital after being hurt in his side's 2-0 win at West Ham.

The Republic of Ireland international suffered abdominal pains following a collision with Hammers substitute Marlon Harewood.

An ambulance was called to Upton Park and it was decided that Given would not fly back to the north-east with his team-mates but instead stay in the capital overnight for treatment.

A Newcastle spokesman said: "He has got abdominal pains and is going to hospital to be checked out."

http://www.sportinglife.com/football...&TEAMHD=soccer

Let's hope it's not too serious.

**bohsRap** · 17/09/2006, 11:31 PM

Hopefully not. Not got anything bad to say about Paddy Kenny but Shay Given is so benificial to our team and we are much better with him playing with the confidence he shows etc.

**theworm2345** · 18/09/2006, 1:30 AM

Originally Posted by bohsRap

Hopefully not. Not got anything bad to say about Paddy Kenny but Shay Given is so benificial to our team and we are much better with him playing with the confidence he shows etc.

I think Kenny is out, he wasnt in the squad this week. If so, its probably between Colgan and Henderson

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 7:53 AM

Last night I heard he was winded in the tackle & was suffering abdominal pains. Doesn't sound like a break or a tear like I first feared when I heard about the incident.

In worst case scenario where Shay and Kenny are both injured, if I was Stan I'd recall Kiely. I'm sure he'd help out.

**Don Vito** · 18/09/2006, 8:26 AM

Rumoured to be a puntured lung, anyone know how long that would keep him out?

**NeilMcD** · 18/09/2006, 9:33 AM

Given out after stomach surgery
Shay Given
Given felt the full force of a Marlon Harewood challenge
Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given will stay in hospital after undergoing surgery to repair a stomach tear.

Given was rushed to hospital with abdominal pains after he collided with Hammers striker Marlon Harewood towards the end of their 2-0 win at West Ham.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder told the club's website: "Shay has had surgery. He is now comfortable and will have a short stay in hospital.

"It's too early to be putting any date on when he'll expect to be back."

It was initally thought that Given was just badly winded but an ambulance was soon called after the match as the Republic of Ireland keeper complained of pain.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 9:47 AM

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given will be out of action for six weeks after undergoing stomach surgery.

Given suffered a worrying-looking injury during a collision with West Ham's Marlon Harewood at Upton Park on Sunday.

The Republic of Ireland international was immediately withdrawn from the action, and Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder revealed subsequently he had suffered a 'small tear in his lower stomach'.

After undergoing surgery, Given spent Sunday night in a London hospital, and the keeper will now continue his recuperation ahead of a possible return date at the turn of November.

Seriously, no way can we play Henderson or Colgan. If Kenny isn't fit we've got to call up Kiely.

**as_i_say** · 18/09/2006, 10:09 AM

is kiely still with portsmouth?

of all the players to lose at this stage-i defy anyone to disagree this is not an absolute disaster for us especially against the czechs.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 10:12 AM

Yes, Kiely now no. 2 to David James. Playing same amount of first team football as Henderson.

Shay Given is the player we can least afford to lose, by a considerable margin too.

**Closed Account 2** · 18/09/2006, 10:41 AM

How long is Kenny out for Sheff Utd ??

This is a major problem for us now, we needed, in my opinion 5 pts from our 1st 3 games. Basically we have to beat Cyprus (still should be possible - just) and beat the Czechs (very difficult now).

This is really bad news.

**plasticpitch** · 18/09/2006, 10:48 AM

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakin...zz4&n=12753266

**Irish Pride** · 18/09/2006, 10:51 AM

Dear god, can it get any worst???? Elliot is out and now are best player for the pass 3 years is out............
Looks like we will be doing nuthing for da summer of 2008!
We need 6 points from these 2games or kiss euro 2008 gudbye...............

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 10:58 AM

I think SKY is the source of the "6 week" theory. SKY are usually less measured in their speculation. Newcastle are still saying "it's too early to tell".

Even still, if any progress is being made under Staunton we oughtn't need a world class keeper to get a win in Cyprus (not like last time!). Czechs at home will be harder. Kenny's a decent keeper but a lot more responsibility will lie on Richard Dunne's extremely wide shoulders. I've no idea when he'll be back.

Even if Kenny is back, would anyone else call up Kiely, even if only as back up? I simply don't think any other option is credible for matches of this importance. Kiely can't cite "focussing on his club duties" anymore as he doesn't have any!

**youngirish** · 18/09/2006, 11:14 AM

I'd be amazed if Given will be back in time for the qualifiers. Kenny should be back, however, though he was diabolical against the Dutch:

http://www.physioroom.com/news/engli...jury_table.php

**Dodge** · 18/09/2006, 11:15 AM

I'd call up Kiely in a heart beat.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 11:22 AM

That's a good website.

Looks like Carsley is out for a bit, and Joey O'Brien back in early October. Andy Reid out for both of next 2 games but Steven Reid back next week.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 11:24 AM

Just seen the tackle on Sky News. Given was first to the ball by a mile. Harewood's tackle was borne of frustration I reckon, I'd say far more careless than malicious. You see that kind of late tackle on keepers regularly, but rarely with such consequences.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/09/2006, 11:40 AM

From BBC's website, football gossip:

Sheffield United are trying to sign free agent Paul Gerrard, who left Nottingham Forest last season, to solve their goalkeeping problem. (Various)

What problem? I thought Kenny was back soon, and Ian Bennett's an experienced back-up.

**mjpcc** · 18/09/2006, 11:46 AM

Kiely retired from International football. As far as I know he has not made himself available again. Mabey Stan can persuade him because we really need him now.

**youngirish** · 18/09/2006, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Just seen the tackle on Sky News. Given was first to the ball by a mile. Harewood's tackle was borne of frustration I reckon, I'd say far more careless than malicious. You see that kind of late tackle on keepers regularly, but rarely with such consequences.

In fairness to Harewood I thought he tried to pull his feet out of the challenge when he realised he wasn't going to get it. His momentum unfortunately done the damage.