if given getting dropped means that he finally extricates himself from the career graveyard that is NUFC, then i for one will be an extremely happy man.
he's a far better keeper than harper. a fit given is one of the top 10 keepers in the world without a doubt. harper is nowhere near that level, good keeper that he is.
given is the prime example of a player who was let loyalty to a club overrule personal ambition. tends to be very common with irish players who seem more reluctant than other nationalities in terms of pushing to play at the very highest level possible that their talent permits. other examples.... kenny cunningham wasting the best years of his career at wimbledon in the championship, gary breen turning down barcelona and inter milan to play for west ham.
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