Shay Given - A True Gent

[Dubai Blue]

Given, who is now with Aston Villa, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It's fantastic for the Premier League if, please God, Manchester City do win it, because Man United have won it enough times."

"I've got lots of friends at Manchester City and it would be fantastic if they could pick the trophy up, but they have got a tough game at my old club Newcastle at the weekend. I think they're in the driving seat and hopefully they can get across the line."

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[SuperYaya]

He's a good guy, never sensed any bitterness from him even when being forced out by Joe's form. Think he understood why he wasn't first choice.

 

[MSP]

I like Shay a lot, great guy

 

[omcfc]

He played his part in our history, and stepped up to the plate for us. What a competitor. We were just blessed to have 2 world class keepers, and it wasn't fair to let one or the other sit games out. Decision was to plumb for Hart because of his age and potential, and I think Shay understands that. I've no particular love for Villa but I'm always over the moon for Shay every time he plays a blinder. I'd say if Villa didn't have him they'd be in deep trouble by now (even more than they are).