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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #150 on: July 18, 2011, 05:41:42 PM »
That's a shame then. Maybe loan Guzan to Blues as part of the Dann deal and bring in another keeper as back up for now?
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #151 on: July 18, 2011, 06:06:29 PM »
I think there is a good keeper in Guzan and would keep him as the second choice. I must admit I haven't tracked his progress when he was out on loan but before he crumbled, he played really well.
Its no coincidence that the rest of our defence was beginning to disintegrate at the same time.
There are not many keepers about who have not gone through losses of confidence and maybe Brad will get better.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #152 on: July 18, 2011, 06:10:45 PM »
SSN-Pictures of Shay at Bodymoor signing autographs.Must be done now
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #153 on: July 18, 2011, 06:14:39 PM »
Quote from: kipeye on July 18, 2011, 06:06:29 PM
I think there is a good keeper in Guzan and would keep him as the second choice. I must admit I haven't tracked his progress when he was out on loan but before he crumbled, he played really well.
Its no coincidence that the rest of our defence was beginning to disintegrate at the same time.
There are not many keepers about who have not gone through losses of confidence and maybe Brad will get better.

I agree.

He was more or less adored until the crazy Blackburn game and I don't remember too many bad performances from him other than that one.

He'll be just fine as back-up for a while yet.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #154 on: July 18, 2011, 06:24:34 PM »
He is very young for a keeper. My 28-29 he could be a premiership keeper I am sure. Maybe 3 years of Given and he would be ready, but he needs to go back out on loan a couple of times before that. A lower prem side aka Hart and Foster would do him good I think. He is a talent. 12 months at Blues with their coach would actually be a good call, although I can't see Foster leaving them this summer now.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #155 on: July 18, 2011, 06:33:11 PM »
It's official. Welcome to the greatest club in the world, Shay. Do us proud.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #156 on: July 18, 2011, 06:36:46 PM »
Just seen him stretching a shirt at Bodymoor Heath.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #157 on: July 18, 2011, 06:38:10 PM »
Welcome aboard Mr Given.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #158 on: July 18, 2011, 06:38:56 PM »
Where?
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #159 on: July 18, 2011, 06:40:30 PM »
Quote from: olneythebently on July 18, 2011, 06:38:56 PM
Where?

Bodymoor Heath is a small village in the North Warwickshire district of the county of Warwickshire in England, situated on, and with a bridge over, the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal close to the much larger village of Kingsbury.

Bodymoor Heath is also the home of Aston Villa Football Club's Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.

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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #160 on: July 18, 2011, 06:44:53 PM »
Five year deal according to someone on a Man City forum.

That's a long-time for a 35 year old keeper if true.
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Offline goldenjimi

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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #161 on: July 18, 2011, 06:46:41 PM »
Blue & pink goalie shirt....bring back the the tiger shirt!!
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #162 on: July 18, 2011, 06:49:02 PM »
Great signing!
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #163 on: July 18, 2011, 06:49:03 PM »
Welcome to our club Shay.
Good luck.
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Re: Shay Given
« Reply #164 on: July 18, 2011, 06:49:09 PM »
Quote from: Legion on July 18, 2011, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: olneythebently on July 18, 2011, 06:38:56 PM
Where?

Bodymoor Heath is a small village in the North Warwickshire district of the county of Warwickshire in England, situated on, and with a bridge over, the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal close to the much larger village of Kingsbury.

Bodymoor Heath is also the home of Aston Villa Football Club's Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.



Aaaah, THAT Bodymoor Heath.
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