Mancini says Given can leave in January

Ragnarok · 19 Sep 2010

If this is true we will be in big trouble if Hart gets injured.

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Manchester City's unsettled goalkeeper Shay Given wants to seal loan deal in January

Keeper admits situation is demoralising

Manchester City’s unsettled goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to make a move away from Eastlands on loan after seeing his first-team opportunities become limited, according to The Sunday Times.

The Irish goalkeeper is frustrated at warming the bench at the City of Manchester Stadium while Joe Hart starts for the Citizens, and is eyeing a switch away from the club in the next transfer window.

“We’ll see what happens come January and hopefully if the situation’s the same I can go on loan and try and get some games in. I’ve never said I want to leave Man City. I believe it’s a big club that in the next couple of years is going to do big things. I want to be part of that but I also want to be playing football.

“I wouldn’t mind where a loan was and wouldn’t rule out abroad if it was a good club and a good team, no disrespect to a club that’s fighting relegation and getting pummelled every week — though at the minute that probably seems better than what I’m doing.”

On Thursday Given was left out of a match in the Europa League although he had thought he would start: “I thought I’d have played but I don’t know what the manager’s thinking because he hasn’t told me,” he said.

Ragnarok said:
Mancini: Given can leave City

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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has told Shay Given he can leave Eastlands in the January transfer window.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Given has spoken of his frustration at a lack of first team chances after being overtaken by Joe Hart in the City pecking order this season.

It was thought City refused to let him leave last month but Mancini now insists Given will be able to move - if he wishes - when the window reopens.

Interest is sure to be high in the 34-year-old with clubs from home and abroad likely to make a move.
Respect

Following City's 2-0 win at Wigan, Mancini said: "I have a lot of respect for Shay and I told him the situation before the finish of the transfer market.

"I told him 'Shay you can choose. I hope that you stay here but I respect your decision and if you want to leave you can'.

"He decided to stay here and until January he must stay here.

"I understand his frustration but I need that Shay stays here and puts in 100 per cent.

"In January if he decides to leave I respect that decision."

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Dubai Blue · 19 Sep 2010

Re: Apparently Given looking to go on loan in January

Cue IrishMacca in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6......................

Beanie The Wonder Horse · 19 Sep 2010

Re: Apparently Given looking to go on loan in January

Now he knows how Steve Harper felt for 10 years.

Blue Si O.B · 19 Sep 2010

Re: Apparently Given looking to go on loan in January

im not surprised really we should be giving him cup games at least.
he IS TOO GOOD FOR THE BENCH imo.

Ragnarok · 19 Sep 2010