Shay earned the ‘Lazarus’ nickname from Steve Harper at Newcastle, as it seemed no matter how badly injured Shay was, he would always somehow creep off the treatment table for the next game, much to Steve’s frustration. It seems that Lazarus lives on at Aston Villa, with Shay almost certain to start against Blackburn Rovers for his home debut in an Aston Villa shirt.
Wednesday, August 17th 2011
Shay looking to start against Blackburn … “Lazarus live on!” :-)
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Monday, August 15th 2011
Shay excited to be back in the thick of it again!
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“I was genuinely excited, I left home at 16 and even before I left home I’d been playing football all my life. I was pretty regular at most clubs I’d been at, so it was a bit strange and frustrating last year. But it’s great to be at Villa and feel part of the group.”
When asked if he considers himself the best keeper in the league bar Joe Hart, he quipped: “Who said that, Mancini?”
The fact is, he may still be.
Source: THE GUARDIAN
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Wednesday, August 10th 2011
Shay gives his thoughts on the coming season with Aston Villa on Villa’s comprehensive podcast
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Check out Shay’s thoughts on Aston Villa’s podcast concerning the coming season and how he feels the back four have the experience to have a great season… Podcast here: Shay comes on the podcast after approx. 10 minutes.
Wednesday, August 10th 2011
Brad Friedel: “Villa have signed someone in Shay Given whom I believe is one of the best goalkeepers the Premier League has seen over the past 10 years”
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Brad Freidel speaking about the coming season was keen to say thanks to Villa for the 3 years he spent there and was quick to point out the caliber of goalkeeper that Villa have signed saying: “Villa have signed someone in Shay (more…)
Wednesday, August 10th 2011
“Shay’s influence on me has been massive and being able to work alongside him has brought my game on tremendously.” Joe Hart
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Joe Hart speaking after signing a new contract with Man City reveals how he will miss Shay as a friend and goalkeeper: “Shay’s influence on me has been … (more…)
Monday, August 8th 2011
Joe Hart signs new deal and says “Shay’s influence on me has been massive!”
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Joe Hart speaking on signing his new contract at Manchester City: “Shay’s influence on me has been massive and being able to work alongside him has brought my game on tremendously. I’ve lost a close friend and a fantastic team-mate but I’ll keep in touch and talk with him on a regular basis.”
Source: The Guardian