Shay Given

**Irwin3** · 19/05/2012, 1:46 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I saw Noel gallagher on when I was at home for easter. cringeworthy too.

Tubridy "you're really irish aren't you?"
NG "nah, but very tuned in to my Irish roots, always came over for holidays, throwing stones at cows and stuff"
Tubridy "so, you're really Irish"
and so on in same sequence for 5 more minutes.

Totally and utterly cringeworthy.

Originally Posted by Noel Gallagher

"I do follow England because they have some good players. But when push comes to shove, I'm in the Ireland end. I've always supported Ireland since I was a kid."

This is either a case of changing attitude or knowing his audience - as in maybe he'd be embarrassed to explicity state himself as Irish when talking to Irish people or at all.

Or maybe he just supports Ireland for the craic.

**Olé Olé** · 19/05/2012, 5:13 PM

Really enjoyed Shay too. He was open (speaking about his mother's death and how his father raised the family) and confident (speaking about our Euro chances) but he was very down to earth also.

Tubridy quizzed him regarding the chances of him staying on after the Euro's. He didn't rule it out and stated that he'd be sitting down with Trap after the Euro's. He seemed rather positive when Tubridy pushed him on it and when Tubridy suggested he'll stay on Given didn't rule it out, just brushed it off with a chuckle. I got the impression that if Trap relates to him that he needs him as number one and we've a cracking shot at making the World Cup, then Given will stay on.

**theworm2345** · 19/05/2012, 9:35 PM

Originally Posted by Irwin3

This is either a case of changing attitude or knowing his audience - as in maybe he'd be embarrassed to explicity state himself as Irish when talking to Irish people or at all.

Or maybe he just supports Ireland for the craic.

He's a clown, he just goes with whichever team is going well at the moment. I remember back in 2010 he was doing all sorts of stuff for the FA in the run up to the World Cup, saying "we," and theres also the story of how he was going to charge the FAI half a million pounds to write a song for 2002 World Cup.
http://www.thefa.com/video/England/M...Interview.aspx
http://www.showbizireland.com/news/o...-oasis04.shtml
Not a word about Ireland here either
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfIDz...eature=related

**Irwin3** · 19/05/2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by theworm2345

He's a clown, he just goes with whichever team is going well at the moment. I remember back in 2010 he was doing all sorts of stuff for the FA in the run up to the World Cup, saying "we," and theres also the story of how he was going to charge the FAI half a million pounds to write a song for 2002 World Cup.
http://www.thefa.com/video/England/M...Interview.aspx
http://www.showbizireland.com/news/o...-oasis04.shtml
Not a word about Ireland here either
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfIDz...eature=related

I think you're being a bit harsh. I'd say he's not near as 'bad' as some of our former players. Plus I didn't hear him say the 'we' word. From the links you posted there seems to be a bit of knowing his audience. Also, he is allowed to support both if he really felt like it.

On the song thing - he completely turned down writing one for England (a couple of times I believe), so there's that.

**theworm2345** · 22/05/2012, 3:23 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18153701
****...

**tetsujin1979** · 22/05/2012, 3:32 PM

just a slight strain, won't play against Bosnia/Herzegovina: http://www.fai.ie/international/seni...te-may-22.html

**SkStu** · 22/05/2012, 4:43 PM

QPR rumoured to be looking to sign him on BBC gossip.

**tetsujin1979** · 22/05/2012, 8:54 PM

No surprise there, Mark Hughes has a long history of working with the same players at different clubs

**ifk101** · 23/05/2012, 2:14 PM

FAI doing their best to play down Given's injury concerns.

Irish goalkeeper Given to travel to London but remain in squad

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/inter...-knee-problem/

**tetsujin1979** · 24/05/2012, 2:58 PM

from Shay's twitter account: https://twitter.com/No1shaygiven/sta...58498711818240

All good news ref me knee. Just gotta rest for a few days and then back training next week. Thanks for all the kind messages. �� ‪#COYBIG

and...breathe

**DannyInvincible** · 24/05/2012, 4:38 PM

Excellent news.

**Eminence Grise** · 25/05/2012, 8:57 AM

The specialist is Andy Williams? He's just too good to be true, making music to watch goals by....

I know the routine. Coat. Exit...

**geysir** · 25/05/2012, 11:10 AM

Don't bother taking your coat with you next time EG, it might make for a hastier exit

**drummerboy** · 04/06/2012, 10:53 PM

SSN are reporting that Shay was withdrawn tonight at half time because of a calf strain. However in a post match interview Dunne said it was prearranged. Wonder what the truth is? Westwood done well when he came on though.

**tetsujin1979** · 04/06/2012, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

SSN are reporting that Shay was withdrawn tonight at half time because of a calf strain. However in a post match interview Dunne said it was prearranged. Wonder what the truth is? Westwood done well when he came on though.

According to the FAI, it was prearranged: https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/209740553733148675

Given not injured. Not even precautionary. Westwood getting game time! ‪#LiveFAI‬

**Colbert Report** · 04/06/2012, 11:07 PM

They would say that though, wouldn't they?

**tricky_colour** · 05/06/2012, 12:26 AM

Did Shay appear to get injured during the match?
I did not get that impression so I would assume it was more precautionary, I mean had I been manager
I would not personally see much point in Given playing the second half, the only thing that could be 'gained '
from that would be Shay picking up an injury. Shay had shown he can still do the business so better to give
Westwood a run out. From what I have seen of him in the past and from the second half, I have every confidence in
him, I would not now see it as a major blow if Given could not play, Westwood is more than capable of doing a good
job for us.

**tricky_colour** · 05/06/2012, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

They would say that though, wouldn't they?

Well probably, but I think Given has a bit of an injury concern so there was no point in him
doing a full 90 minutes, He had shown he is as sharp as ever so 45 mins is enough.

**Crosby87** · 05/06/2012, 1:32 AM

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...sm8E66yZ1HG4hQ

Shay is fine. Not because of this link per se but because it is all over that he is fine.
Some of you are worse than a sewing circle!

Get the backup some minutes, in case of injury, in the last friendly before a major tourney...makes PERFECT sense. Jesus.

If we ever had Shay go down, and Westie DIDNT play in a meaningless friendly (the third in what, ten days) you all would be screaming bloody murder.