Thursday, February 2nd 2012


Shay gets into team of the week
posted @ 13:28 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -Newcastle Utd -premiership ]

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/133696.html




Thursday, January 26th 2012


Did anyone see Shay on Sky Sports?
posted @ 12:13 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -premiership -Republic of Ireland ]

I heard it through the grape vine (facebook) that Shay was on Sky Sports last night. How did he do? Any comments folks? :-)




Wednesday, December 21st 2011


Gary Speed gone
posted @ 17:12 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -Newcastle Utd -premiership ]

Just wanted to officially say how much we and Shay will miss having Gary Speedo (Speedo) around. I can’t get my head around it and perhaps I never will. Our hearts go out to his wife Louise and two sons.




Tuesday, October 4th 2011


Nice to see Aston Villa put three points on the board
posted @ 10:38 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -premiership ]

It will give Aston Villa some confidence that their unbeaten run continued against Wigan on Saturday. Coming up with three points instead of just the one though will give them a boast before the trial of Man City on the 15th of October. Man City are no a flyer in the Premiership but like any season, someone will take points off them. Let’s hope Aston Villa can take something from the game. I’m sure Shay won’t want to come away empty handed.




Wednesday, August 17th 2011


Shay looking to start against Blackburn … “Lazarus live on!” :-)
posted @ 10:23 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -Newcastle Utd -premiership -Republic of Ireland ]

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.




Monday, August 15th 2011


Shay excited to be back in the thick of it again!
posted @ 15:19 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -premiership ]

“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

What are your thoughts on the matter?

 

 

 

 




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”
posted @ 11:37 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -Newcastle Utd -premiership ]

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
posted @ 10:07 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -premiership ]

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!”
posted @ 16:13 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -Newcastle Utd -premiership ]

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

 




Friday, July 29th 2011


Shay says N’Zogbia will give Aston Villa an edge and scare some defenders too
posted @ 11:28 in [ Aston Villa -Manchester City -Newcastle Utd -premiership -Republic of Ireland ]

N’Zogbia is having his medical at Aston Villa and will become the second big signing behind Shay at Aston Villa. Shay was asked by Sky Sports what he thought of the signing. Have a look here at the free video from Sky Sports (thanks guys).