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ACHTUNG BABY...Bayer sack manager

Klaus Toppmöller, Bayer Leverkusens manager has been sacked yesterday with trainer Thomas Hörster taking over for the Newcastle game. Let's hope the team are rattled for tomorrow's game and Newcastle can run riot, on the pitch that is. More info. on this story here.

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Webmaster on tour!

Tomorrow the webmaster is going to make the long trip (4 hours) to Bayer Leverkusen and hopefully meet up with Shay before the game and perhaps afterwards. He will do his best to take some memory snapshots that will get published later in the week on site...so stay tuned...

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Shay's on German soil

So it's Champions League again. Bayer Leverkusen are saying that the game against Newcastle isn't important to them, then why is the game sold out? It might be a load of psychological gargle to throw Newcastle off and underestimate the team that threw Manchester United out of the competition last year. Ok, so they're struggling to avoid relegation, but every club lifts their game when it's foreign legs on your home turf. I'll settle for a 0:3 win for Newcastle and a hat-trick for LuaLua. I just need to see that sommersault again. :-) Visit Bayer Leverkusen's website here in english.

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Quiet night in Scotland

A comfortable win for the irish in Scotland gives the new manager some confidence in facing Albania and Georgia in the next competitive games. Ireland won 0:2 and were rarely troubled by the scots. Dean Kiely and Colgan got to go in goals while Shay rested in the stands.

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Super Stopper Shay to Stop Scots

It's quite a mouthful isn't it? But that's exactly what'll be in Shay's head tonight against the Scots at Hampden park. Ireland enjoy the debut of their new Manager Brian Kerr and Shay will be eager to impress and solidate his position as number one for Ireland with Dean Kiely breathing down his neck. Read the Journals version of the game against the Scots here.

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"We could have won!" Shay

Shay believes had Robert stayed on the pitch it could have been all three points for Newcastle. Read article here.

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Shay 'Man of the Match'

The Guardian gave Shay 'Man of the Match' saying: "In addition to the saves, his judgment when leaving his line was a relief to the defence. Best moment: The incredible reactions when heading over his own crossbar to spare Bramble a nightmare own goal". Read the full article here. (Guardian UK)

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Newcastle 1:1 Arsenal

It makes you think "maybe" Newcastle could have went on to win it had Robert not been sent off, which left them defending a valuable point instead of going after all three. Shay made a remarkable and bizarre save with his head stopping Titus Bramble score an own goal. Get match report here.

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Shay & Sir Bobby

Shay asked about Sir Bobby and his turn-around work at Newcastle United had this to say to the Guardian: "He has done an amazing job here. We were struggling to stay in the division and he's got us in the Champions League. It's a massive job and he's 70; he doesn't need this hassle. Yet he's there every day working his socks off. It keeps him going, he loves the laugh with the lads. He could be in Hawaii playing golf, as he says. He doesn't need the money but he wants to make us better players and a better team. You have to have the utmost respect for him. A man like that doesn't come around every day in your life." Well said Shay. Read the full interview with Sir Bobby here.

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Funny old game...football...

One day he's on your team, the next day he's on the oppositions! What am I talking about? Steve Caldwell will be playing for Scotland against Shay (Republic of Ireland) at Hampden Park next Wednesday. With new Manager Kerr keen for a bright start on his Irish Manager adventure, Bertie Vogts will be wanting victory too on his own back yard. Is there such a thing as a friendly folks? :-)

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Lee Bowyer on his way to St. James?

Hot on the heels of Newcastle's signing of Woodgate comes the latest stir, depending on if West Ham get relegated or not, Lee Bowyer might be on his way north-east...read full-story here.

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Woodgate sets up shop

Jonathan Woodgate is finally a black n' white defender and competition at the back is good for the all-round team performance and boosts Newcastle's chances of Champions League qualification this year again. Read the arrival of Woodgate story on NUFC.co.uk.

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Relief and delight

Shay speaks to the Journal about his relief at saving from Poyet after kicking the ball at Andy O'Brien (Obi). Read it here

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Newcastle take vital points off Spurs

Absolutely FANtastic to have beaten Spurs 0:1 at White Hart Lane. We're second in the league with Arsenal dropping a point yesterday. This championship isn't over yet. Roll on Saturday. Read match report here

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"Make or brake time for Newcastle"

That's the verdict from Shay speaking to the Evening Chronicle saying: "The next four days will make or break our title challenge. We've got two massive games in four days and they will decide if we're going to challenge for the title or just a Champions League place.
"We're in good form and high on confidence after two back-to-back wins and, if we win our next two, people will really start talking about us as title challengers." Read full story here

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Let's get the points at Spurs

Shay speaks to the NUFC website about Newcastle's aim for all three points in the next series of games, to help ensure Champions League qualification next year again. Read the article here. (Src. NUFC.co.uk)

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Shay causes uproar for a cause

Strutting down the cat-walk last Thursday was none other than Shay himself, wearing a see-through black shirt and jeans, followed by the Edge from U2 behind him. If anyone has photos of this rare phenomenon, please send right away to photos@shay-given.com. We'll get them on the site.The night of fashion was broadcast on national television and all proceeds were for the ISPCC, Christina Noble Childrens Fund, and Chernobyl Childrens Project.

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The big guns have to come to St. James

Shay is relishing the visit of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea in the coming weeks and hopes Newcastle's fine home form had hotten the title race up a bit more, read the report from the Journal here

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Shay delighted with less laundry

Clean sheets keep not only the laundry team at St. James Park happy, but their Goalkeeper Shay Given even more. But as Shay would probably say himself, the main thing is we won aswell, three points matter. Read on here (Src. NUFC)

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Newcastle 1:0 Bolton

Another clean sheet, another three points. The Toon is within 2 points of Manchester United. Read match report here (Src. NUFC)

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Shay joins fight against cancer

Shay is the proud New Patron For Macmillan Cancer Relief On Tyneside. Janet Richardson, from the Newcastle Macmillan Cancer Relief Office said: "We are delighted to have Shay on board and I am certain he will be a great ambassador for us." Read the full story here

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Vote now for Shay

Vote now for Shay for the 'Save of the Decade' where he pulled off last season against rivals Sunderland to keep the magpies with a victory at the Stadium of Light. Also you can vote for Shay in the 'Overseas Team of the Decade' catagory too. VOTE NOW FOR SHAY HERE. Please note you have to register to before you can vote but it's worth it.

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Newcastle make their point in London

West Ham 2:2 Newcastle. A tough battle in London resulted in a share of the spoils for Newcastle despite the presence of newly signed Lee Bowyer for the Hammers. Read match report here.

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Shay awards Shearer

Shay had the honour of presenting Alan Shearer with the goal of the month for his canoned volley against Everton. Read full story here.

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Shay hoping for back to front mindset

Shay hopes that Newcastle will keep in mind the importance of defending aswell as attacking against West Ham. Read on here with the Journal.

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Shay goes into hall of fame!

Shay will be remembered in Newcastle long after his playing days are over, as his hands are now firmly imprinted in the St. James Metro center. Read the article here.

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Shay nominated for best save and team of the decade

Shay's been nominated for save of the decade for his one-handed blinder at Sunderland last year, keeping the score to 0:1 for Newcastle and getting man of the match in the process. Shay is also nominated in the 'Overseas Team of the decade' Team along with Norberto Solano from Newcastle. Vote here for Shay (note you have to register before you vote). Read it here at NUFC.co.uk

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Shay's possible other profession was?

161 voters resulting in: Barber 16%, Computer Scientist 11%, Dentist 7%, Model, 14%, Rally Driver 53%

The correct answer is that there's actually two right answers! Shay thought of becoming a Barber in his early career. I guess it was because of the amount of times he used to have to go in and get the hair tamed and he thought "this guy must be making a bomb!" :-) and the other thing Shay got involved with was studying Computer Science, needless to say he soon jumped out of that when the mathematics started kicking in. And judging by the way he drives sometimes, you'd definately think he wants to be a rally driver when he hangs up those gloves. Don't tell his wife but under his shiney well-behaved humble looking BMW M3 there's 343 horses raring to go. You can join almost any rally with that, but don't tell Jane! :-)

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Sir Bobby raging about the defeat at Wolves

It seems like the squad were in for a major roasting yesterday as they had to watch the video of the defeat to Wolves and there were no words spared from either players of the manager. Read it here

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Shay gets pep talk from Sir Bobby

Shay apparently received a performance boosting pep talk from Sir Bobby Robson after the 4:3 defeat by Bolton and turned in top class performances against Spurs and Liverpool, according to Robson bringing him back to his best. Read the full article from the Chronicle here.

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Wolves 3:2 Newcastle

Newcastle exit the FA Cup as soon as they entered it, with a well deserved victory for Wolves. Shay had two important saves to make and had a let-off between himself and Andy Griffin when Griffin got it on his head from a throw out from Shay. Read match report here.

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Shay hopes for a great 2003

The Journal have a small interview with Shay giving insight to 2003. Read it here

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Newcastle 1:0 Liverpool

It doesn't matter does it if its 1:0 or 10:0, beating Liverpool is sweet and three points makes it even sweeter. And a CLEAN sheet for Shay. He'll be delighted as will the toon. Read match report here

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53% got it right on the mask of Zorro

Well done folks. Seems like somebody was at the party and knew what Shay was wearing?

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Webmaster still on holiday...

The webmaster returns to full functionality next week starting on the 7th of January 2003, because the 6th is a holiday in Germany still. Hey folks, the guy needs the break and that's why reporting on Shay-Given.com is currently at a minimum. Please be gracious in this holiday week still. Thank you faithful visitors.

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Newcastle 2:1 Totteham Hotspur

Shay narrowly missed a clean sheet with the unfortunate event of Dabizas heading very well into the top corner under no pressure from anyone. Shay said "well, it was a great finish", with a major whiff of sarcasm. Read match report here.

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Shay gets revenge! :-)

Well that's what the Journal is calling it. Read it here

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Bolton W. 4:3 Newcastle

Seven goal thriller leave Newcastle with no points. Read match report here. Shay played and had a great save after 42 minutes diving low to his right to keep a good header out from Bergssons.

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Newcastle Utd. 2:0 Fulham

Clean sheet, three points, a few missed sitters, fourth place in the league table, a few dodgy back-passes for Shay but a GREAT three points. Match report here

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Fruit n' Veg

Fruit n'Veg was the right answer folks to our long standing poll. Shay worked hard every Friday night and all day Saturday selling Fruit and Veg. for his Dad's business which had the name 'Colehill Gardens' Shay and his brothers would prefer to call it "Colehill Slavery" :-). Manys a time when Shay or his brothers wanted to play football on the weekend instead of doing the vegetable work, his Dad would say "youse have only football in your heads, youse are not going anywhere till those turnips and parsley are bagged for tonights run" :-) An even funnier anecdote was what Shay's teachers used to say to him at secondary school "Football isn't going to pay your bills, Mr. Given".I have to laugh . Picture webmaster laughing. :-))) Also check out The Bear's story where he let the cat out of the bag a long time ago. Click here for that story. Comments at 'Your Say'

Shay visits Newcastle General Hospital with team-mates

Shola Ameobi, Aaron Hughes, Kieron Dyer, Carl Cort and Shay brought smiles to faces at Newcastle General, chatting to the youngsters, handing out Newcastle United goodie bags and signing autographs. A spokesman for Newcastle United said: "The players get so much out of it and really look forward to going every year. They enjoy it as much of the kids do. It is good to be able to put something back into the community. Source: The Journal. Read full story here. Comments at 'Your Say'

Christmas Greetings to Shay folks

If you're interested in getting off some 'Happy Christmas' greetings to Shay and wishing him all the best in 2003, please get them off as soon as possible to greetings@shay-given.com. We'll collect the emails and print them out for Shay to get in the post and enjoy some reading over the Christmas season. Thanks to everyone participating. Comments at 'Your Say'

There's lots of talk going on...

There's talk of a chinese goalkeeper coming in, there's talk of Stevie Caldwell going to Rangers in January for 1million pounds, Laurent Robert going to Inter Milan for 8million pounds. There's talk of Jonathan Woodgate from Leeds United coming and of William Gallas from Chelsea coming up north and EVEN talk of Shay going to Man Utd. or Celtic! :-) If you've heard something, let us know at rumours@shay-given.com. Your thoughts here at 'Your Say'

Webmaster hasn't forgotten you

First of all, a big thank you to all who sent in questions to Shay-Given.com for Shay. The Webmaster hasn't fogotten you and will try and get some more answers posted this week. Anyone desiring to ask Shay a question, please send it to questions@shay-given.com

Shay not going anywhere

Because of the large number of emails these days coming to Shay-Given.com regarding Shay's move away from Newcastle, we thought we'd better say something. Contrary to the rumours running in the NUFC 'rumours' section of their website, Shay ain't going nowhere. He's perfectly happy at Newcastle United and earlier this season stated his wish to even end his career there. Stories relating to a move to Man Utd. or Celtic are flattering but not true. Comments under 'Your Say'

Southampton 1:1 Newcastle

Newcastle had to take the share of the points despite leading through a great effort from Bellamy. Read match report here. Comments under 'Your Say'

"Shay was my hero"

Barcelona 3:1 Newcastle

A dogged and proud Newcastle couldn't get themselves back in the game after the third goal flew in from a corner. But never say die. Newcastle will continue the fight against Bayer Leverkusen and no matter what will do us proud. Read the match report here.
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Waterlogged pitch reminds Shay of home

Shay speaking to the Journal said about the condition of the pitch: "In a sense the weather is typically British and if it hadn't been quite so bad then a bit of rain and a greasy pitch might have worked in our favour. It's an anti-climax in the sense that we're all geared up to play and now we'll have to wait for another 24 hours." Read full story here.
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Part II of the The Bear's LIVE Match report now online: Get it here

"It don't get any bigger than this"

It's the kind of games you prepare for all your life, whether outdoors in freezing weather conditions, in an indoor soccer match or in your head on the sitting room couch watching Barcelona at the Nou Camp stadium, dreaming one day you might play there yourself. Well, dreams come true folks. Shay is living it up tonight as are the other 10 team mates with Shay. Roll on Barca. Read Shay's thoughts so far to the Journal here.
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The Bear's LIVE Match report.

Aston Villa Vs Newcastle Utd,
Saturday 7th December

It's not often the Bear is let out these days. So he says anyway. But Shay-Given.com commissioned him to be unshackled, fed, and dispatched to Birmingham to give us his own inimitable account of Newcastle UnitedÍs Premiership clash against the in-form Aston Villa. And his Doctor's duly obliged. You may have read other match reports but there are nothing like this. Read it here. Comments under 'Your Say'

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Shay's delighted

Shay got his share of knocks in the 0:1 win over Aston Villa and gets two apologies from O'Brien and Dyer respectively, with Shay saying "I don't know what I've done to the lads to deserve that!" Read it here. Source: NUFC.co.uk

Aston Villa 0:1 Newcastle Utd.

Shay will be delighted to keep a clean sheet and the team even more delighted to run off with all three points from Birmingham. Match report here. Source: NUFC.co.uk

Shay defends his defence

Shay speaks to the journal about how Newcastle attack as a team and also defend as a team, so there's no use blaming only the back four, when the goals fly in. Read it here. Comments under 'Your Say'

Shay's family nickname revealed

Shay gets honoured in concrete

Shay North-East Player of the year

Another award for modest Shay. Read it here.

Shay's gloves in charity auction

Fancy a pair of Shay's own gloves? Shay has donated and signed these for a charity auction. Click here to view. Current bid is £145 with 4 days left to go.

Newcastle 2:1 Everton

Newcastle bag the valuable points in the dying moments. Read report here

A painful night on the toon

Interview with Shay about Inter, Everton and Man Utd.

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