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JJ hands victory to Arsenal

An unfortunate hand-ball incident led from JJ who had a great game gave Arsenal all the points after Newcastle getting two superior goals to Arsenals tap-ins. But goals count and how they're scored doesn't seem to comfort anyone, least not a club as hungry for success as Newcastle are. After talking to Shay, his words were "It was a nightmare to concede the goals we did and leave with no points. Also Henry's just dinked the penalty down the middle after he missed one so recently shows a bit of his class, but nevertheless very hard to take after two great goals from us. They got two tap-ins really".

Newcastle want glory at Arsenal

Shay wants Newcastle to kick-start their season with the right result at Highbury insisting this is the game his team-mates relish and look forward to.

A 5:0 whpping will do nicely thanks

Newcastle 5:0 NAC Breda

"Shay World Class" Sir Bobby Robson

It makes for terrific reading and relief was all around St. James park last night, making you wonder why it took so long to happen? Why not against Bolton on Saturday? Why not Everton? That's football folks, you don't know nothing till the final whistle is blown...folks will remember the goals but Sir Bobby wasn't so quick in forgetting Shay's efforts, saying "But don't forget Shay Given's contribution, because he made two fantastic saves in the first half and had it not been for those saves we could have come in 2-2 at the break." Well done Shay. Let's hope for a great result against Arsenal at Highbury now.

Shay out for first victory at St. James

The Evening Chronicle's Alan Oliver had a chat with Shay about tonights game with Breda and the importance of getting a victory. Read it here

Three points Bolted

Shay is fit to play Bolton

Shay will play on Saturday much to the relief of Sir Bobby as Steve Harper's hamstring won't allow him even a place on the bench for Saturday's clash with Bolton.
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> Shay hoping for first victory

Shay would like to replace Shearer!

Okay, admittedly the headline is a bit over-dramatic but as I asked Shay on the phone today who he'd like to see replace Alan Shearer when he hangs up his boots, he didn't pause in announcing "I wouldn't mind a crack at it myself, if the Gaffer would let me." Laughs all around the studio here! Read Shay's thoughts on Bolton and his feelings on the Everton heartbreak last weekend here

Shay thought he'd broke his neck

Shay relives with the Journal's Alan Oliver how he thought he broke his neck while playing for Ireland against Russia, and now how his necks fine but his knee is giving him problems. Read the Jounals story here

Shay helps beat cancer through coffee morning

Macmillan Cancer Relief are holding their 13th annual World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday September 26, expecting more than 1.5m people around the country to take part. Shay speaking on NUFC.co.uk: "I lost my mum to cancer when I was five, so it's great to be involved with Macmillan now and be able to help out and give something back. Hopefully we can raise as much money as possible on the day, and we're supporting it here at St. James' Park in the cafe on the Friday morning so I'm hoping to see plenty of fans there to make a donation." People wishing to register or donate are asked to call the hotline on 0845 602 1246, or visit the website www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee for more information. See also NUFC.co.uk article on this here

Shay not happy with penalties

Shay talking to the Journal is unhappy at the amount of penalties he's been facing these past weeks. Read it here from the Journal

Frustrating draw for the Magpies

Everton 2:2 Newcastle
A tough game on Merseyside with a whole lot of cards from the referee left Sir Bobby and the toon army frustrated not getting all points. Shay had some good saves to make and pulled Newcastle out of the hole a couple of times.
Following links are provided for your viewing pleasure. We will try and get Shay's reaction to the weekends game and his thoughts on Bolton in the next days.

Shay is fit for Everton

Shay has bruising on the knee and a sore neck but will be fine to board the bus to Merseyside on Friday, which will be a relief to more than just Sir Bobby but probably the whole Toon Army including us here at Shay-Given.com.

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John Carver just KEEPING an eye on things

Shay gave everyone a scare landing on his neck against Russia, but nobody felt it more (apart from Shay's family in the stands) than our very own John Carver (Newcastle's Assistant Manager) sent over to keep an eye on Shay and O'Brien. Carver said at the time Shay went down: "I was sitting in the director's box and I jumped up when Shay went down. He seemed to land awkwardly on the back of his neck and it was really scary for a moment. I was quite concerned but he played on and didn't seem to have any problems. I spoke to the Irish physio after the game and he said that things weren't so bad."
Get the full story here form the Journal

Shay will be fit for Everton

Fears that Shay won't make the Merseyside clash with Everton are gaining momentum around the net, but Brian Kerr Ireland's Manager says "None of Shay's injuries are serious", so he will be fine for Saturday. That will be a relief to Sir Bobby having Steve Harper already sidelined through a ham-string injury. Read the Journal's thoughts here
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No Love from Russia

Shay nearly broke his neck and Ireland our hearts with a 1:1 draw against Russia. Could have been worse, could have been better. Shay speaking of the mix-up with Breen to cause the Russian goal said "I don't know if Breeny won the header or the geezer (Bulykin) won the header, but it dropped down to the edge of the box and the bloke's (Ignashevich) hit it. And it was actually coming straight to me again and Breeny - I don't know - stuck his hand out or whatever and he's deflected it by me and I think it's gone through Colin Healy's legs on the line." So it was a goal that told it's own story. Irish fans complained of the huge reliance on Damien Duff and the absence of Robbie Keane. Now leaves only hope of overcoming Switzerland in October. Shay will be rested from the friendly with Turkey on Tuesday giving Nick Colgan and Joe Murphy a crack at Shay's job.

Ireland versus Russia

Ireland are poised to meet a Russian team not content to come out and view the lovely Irish scenery, especially not tomorrow when they see Landsdown Road. Can Damien Duff lead Ireland to another consecutive win? Let's hope so.

Shay appeals for support

Shay has appealed for support toward this year's Great North Run. Shay is patron of Macmillan Cancer Relief, and is urging any runners who are without a sponsor to back the cause.
"We all know someone who has been touched by cancer. I personally lost my mother to cancer and I would ask anyone who has not as yet chosen a worthy charity to support Team Macmillan." Take from NUFC.co.uk

Shay disappointed with penalty save

It had to be one of those days didn't it. Shay dives to the right side thinking it's going to go so far into the right corner that he'll have to get a good stretch on it, then Dunn hits Shay in the stomach. Where does it rebound to? Dunn. Another day it could have went anywhere, Shay would have been the hero and Shearer might have snatched a late winner to keep everyone on the Tyneside happy. Read the Journal's version here

Tough days at St. James

Newcastle Utd 0:1 Birmingham City

It's weeks like these last ones, where true loyalty and support are more necessary than ever. Both players and supporters will have to dig deep over these next weeks and turn things around. Nobody likes playing on a losing team and nobody likes supporting one either, but lets not forget Newcastle's bad start to last season and their topsy turvy Champions League start. There's still too much reason to hope. The message is 'Hang in there folks'.

Defeat heart wrenching for the magpies

"Distraught" was the word Sir Bobby repeated in the post-match press conference, and with tears in his eyes you could see the level of disappointment to the whole Newcastle community. Uefa Cup is the consolation, but it'll take a while to let the Champions League dream die for this season.

Newcastle United vs Partizan Belgrade

Partizan stand in the way of 10 million Pounds. Read what the press are saying by clicking following links:

EXCLUSIVE: Shay gives his thoughts on the 10 Million game and Manchester United

We spoke to Shay to get his reaction to Saturdays defeat to Manchester United and his feelings on the 10 million Euro game against Partizan Belgrade. Read it here

Partizan arrive in Newcastle

Partizan Belgrade arrived in Newcastle ahead of their second-leg clash with Newcastle. Newcastle have an away goal advantage but let's hope the toon take the game to Partizan and open some floodgates...read Partizan's Manager Lothar Matthaus thoughts here courtesy of nufc.co.uk

Ruud start for Newcastle

Newcastle 1:2 Manchester Utd.

Manchester United's second half showing definately gave them the victory they were yearning for and left some questions open to the strength of Newcastle's squad with Woodgate and Bellamy sidelined through injury. Is it just a case of being up against the best team in England?

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Shay yearning to get back on even terms

Shay and the rest of Newcastle are quite desperate to set the record straight against a Manchester United team strengthened by the signing of 5 new players. Shay believes last years team from Old Trafford were top class but thinks that this year, they could be even better. Read this from Teamtalk.com

Ireland brave it out to get victory over Australia

With Shay being rested, it was an Irish team that had to still be at their best to pull off a victory over an Australian team who were still high from their 1:3 win over England at Upton Park. Goals from John O'Shea and Clinton Morrison gave Ireland a deserved 2:1 victory.

Shay not to feature in Ireland friendly

Shay will sit out tonights friendly against Australia in Dublin, with Ireland manager Brian Kerr wanting to give the two other goalkeepers Nick Colgan of Hibs and West Brom's Joe Murphy some needed experience, which will give Shay all the time to focus on Saturday's massive clash with Man Utd. at St. James.

Shearer saves the day for Newcastle

A tough day out at Leeds with a tough hitting Leeds Utd. team under Peter Reid mean't Newcastle had to come home with only a draw thanks to Alan Shearer's late strike.

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Newcastle battle to get EXCELLENT result...

On a night on which Craig Bellamy said "I don't think I've played in such a tough game in my life", shows you the strength of a Newcastle team seasoned from last years Champions League endevours. Shay had a great game, not too much to do but when called upon...top class.

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Shay expects tough game

Just getting off the phone from Newcastle's hotel in Belgrade, Shay sounded upbeat and optimistic about Newcastle getting the right result, "We've slept well, we've done the hard work and are looking forward to the game and most importantly getting the right result." he said as he awoke to get his evening meal before the game. Shay promised to call us at Shay-Given.com tomorrow for a look-back on events Belgrade.

Belgrade challenge for the Magpies

Shay and Newcastle are up against 30,000 fanatical Partizan fans tonight but it won't match the madness that Shay's already had inTehran Iran for the Republic of Ireland World Cup play-off in 2002.

"85,000 Iranians spent the whole game going mental and throwing things like rocks, tomatoes and oranges at us generally, and at me in particular." said Shay to the Journal. Read the full story here

"Getting there" says Shay

"We're slowly getting there", said Shay speaking to Teamtalk on how there's still some catching up to do with the Champions League Big Stars, but Newcastle aren't the new kids on the block anymore either. Read full article here

Newcastle 2:2 Bayern Munich

Newcastle deserved to beat Bayern Munich with Alan Shearer hitting two great strikes, but had to content themselves with a draw. Get match report here

Oliver Kahn't make it tonight

On Doctor's orders, Oliver Kahn perhaps the worlds finest goalkeeper (next to Shay that is) won't be playing St. James tonight, due to an ear infection. In his place is their 19-yr old number two keeper Michael Rensing. Get full story from Bayern's website here

Bayern game a challenge

Last years 0:3 thumping by Barcelona isn't going to be good enough this year with all that Champions League experience on Newcastle's side, but Bayern Munich are no chick-feed. Read Shay's thoughts to the Journal ahead of the game here

"TAXI FOR JJ"

That's the Bear's verdict on JJ's scoup over the bar...read this folks. It just don't get any better than this report from Shay-Given.com very own Bear. Get it here now

Getting ready for the new season

Shay believes the trip to Asia was more than worth the effort in getting back into shape for the new season. Read it here

Shay loses 5 kilos in Asia

"People think Goalkeepers just stand around, but I've lost 5 kilos out here". Read on here courtesy of the Journal.

Shay has a stormer in Kuala Lumpur

Shay got back to the Premiership's best, with his hot-stopping saves in normal time and his penalty stops from Damien Duff and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Read all about it here

It's time to win something says Shay

Shay speaking to the Journal, explains who playing at one of the world's greatest clubs is great, but the fans deserve silverware and he's just as fed-up with none. Read article here

Shay delighted to beat Georgie and go on holiday

Get the journals article on Shay and beating Albania and Georgia here. Shay is now officially on holiday. Phew, sign of relief, especially for Ireland with 6 points from the two games. Read article here

Shay's calf muscle slightly strained

Shay sat out yesterdays training with Ireland as a precaution, following a strain in his left calf muscle in training, but is confident of making it for the all important qualifier against Albania on Saturday.

Shay is on Ireland duty and then on holiday

After speaking shortly to Shay on the phone, he has some serious internationals with Ireland ahead of him and then he will take a well deserved break. The website is currently on 'off-season' modus, meaning updates are few and far between.

Happy Birthday

'Happy birthday to Shay-Given.com, happy birthday to Shay-Given.com, happy birthday, dear Shay-Given.com, happy birthday to you. Yes the site is officially one year old. We're hoping for fresh sponsorship, fresh ideas, fresh look for the new season. Thanks to everyone who made the 2002/2003 season a big success. Your friendly Webmaster

Holiday time for Shay

Well, if anyone deserves a rest this season, it has to be Shay, playing in every single Premiership game. Enjoy the time off Shay...

West Brom 2:2 Newcastle

Newcastle take a share of the points on their last day of the season. Match report here

Shay wants his 15th

Shay wants to play against West Brom and snatch his 15th clean sheet of the season. He hasn't missed a single game this season and would have played in 90 successive Premiership games if he plays, more than any other player in the Premiership. Read article here from IC Newcastle

Shay kept the sheets clean 14 times

Shay is top of the laundry statistics alongside Blackburn's Brad Friedel with 14 clean sheets this season. Read more here

Shay needs a pin

Yes, Shay will have a pin inserted into his little finger in the off-season, to prevent it from popping out. His Dad suffered from the same problem and today both his fingers still stick out, due to many years of battering also as a goalkeeper. Read from ICNewcastle here

Get the Bear's view on the Newcastle versus Man Utd. game

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SHOULD NOT BE MISSED…exclusive to Shay-Given.com. Cheers Bear…

Newcastle make the Champions League again

Congratulations to Newcastle on seeing off Birmingham on Saturday, and make it to next years Champions League and make third place in the league. Great season lads. Well done. Match report here

Shay making his 250th appearance

When Shay turns out at St. James against Birmingham, he'll be making his 250th league appearance of his career. Read the story here

Sunderland 0:1 Newcastle

Sunderland put up a brave fight giving Shay plenty to do, but it wasn't enough and Newcastle were delighted to go away with all three points. Match report here

Harper could be Birmingham City's new keeper

According to the Journal, Steve Harper might well be approached by Birmingham to consolidate their goalkeeper department at the end of the season. But if Steve is willing to leave the toon after signing a 5-year contract remains pure speculation. Read full story here

Sad to see Dean go

Dean Kiely announced his international retirement today. It comes as a bit of a surprise as Dean is still on top of his game but says he wants to focus on domestic football with Charlton Ath.. At 32 he is certainly not the oldest and will be missed from the Irish squad. Get the full story here from our friends at soccercentral

Shay to set the record straight

Shay is about to receive his 50th cap for Ireland next week, and when if he does, will become the most capped player ever in Newcastle United's history. Get full story from NUFC.co.uk here

International call up for Shay

Shay has been called on by Ireland to face Norway on the 30. of April at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

The Heat is ON

That's the verdict from Shay speaking to the Journal. Sunderland are fighting for more than pride. This is STILL a Tyneside Derby and they don't come any hotter than that. Read Shay's thoughts here

Match reports here

Aston Villa 1:1 Newcastle
Fulham 2:1 Newcastle

William Hunter lives on

William Hunter, an up and coming goalkeeper tragically killed when he was struck by a taxi on December 12. William was a pupil of Kenton Comprehensive. Read how Craig Bellamy has got involved in raising support for a Goalkeeping coaching course in memory of William. Read article here

Newcastle have to recover

Shay believes Newcastle's job of recovering needs to bear fruit soon to win their upcoming matches. Read the article from the Journal here

Newcastle Given a lesson - Shay

Shay believes that the 2:6 thrashing on Saturday will do Newcastle the world of good for next season and the aim is still to conserve Champions League Status, insisting "That's the place to be. It allows you to spend £9m on someone like Jonathan Woodgate. Had we not been in the Champions League this year, I don't think we could have done that." Read the full story from teamtalk here

Shay gives cancer support

Shay is the proud patron Macmillion Cancer Appeal and is aiding Macmillion raise as much money as possible for the relief of Cancer victims in the North-East. Read article here

Newcastle hit by Manchester train

After a great start and goal by Jenas, Newcastle seemed to come apart at the seams, to a Manchester team who according to Scholes would have been content with a draw after the first goal from Jenas. Read match report here from: NUFC.co.uk, or IC-Newcastle here

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Bobble head for Shay

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Shay shortlisted for Player of the Year

Shay had this year again been nominated by fellow players in the Premierships Team of the Year, alongside many of his colleagues at Newcastle with Jenas most likely to get Young Players Player of the Year . Read full story here

INTERVIEW with Shay on Man Utd.

Read exclusively Shay's thoughts on Manchester United's visit to St. James on Saturday. Get it here

Newcastle versus Man Utd

A game of this proportion doesn't need any introduction. For Newcastle fans, perhaps one of the most important at St. James this season. Expectations are high from last years victory and we'll try and get Shay's thoughts on the upcoming game today…

Shay wanted to score

With very little time left on the clock, Shay decided to go up for corners and try and get his head on one. Read on here

Everton 2:1 Newcastle

Unfortunately no points at the Everton. Shay had a great game and got his head on a corner kick at the other end, looking for that equaliser that wasn't to come. Get the match report here

Shay looking forward to the remaining Premiership

Read Shay's thoughts on getting into the Champions League again here

Shay Given the highest praise

Shay turned in a great performance against the Albanians and showed a little more not only his top-class ability but his world-class ability. Read Packier Bonner and other's opinion of Shay here.
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What people said about Shay

Click here to hear what folks said about Shay's performance against the Albanians

Shay man of the match against Albania

Against a tenacious Albanian team, Ireland got a draw that perhaps they should be very grateful for. Well done Shay on pulling off some world-class stops or as he would put it some "worldies"… :-) Read match report here (courtesy of soccercentral.ie)

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