Shay Given

[Toronto Villa]

5 YEARS? Please tell me that is a joke.

He's a goalkeeper so it's not the end of the world from that standpoint. Brad stayed fit and just signed a two year deal at Spurs at the age of 40. Also, if he may decide to retire before then, you never know. Either way, if approaching 40 he's still in top form why get rid?

Oh and give the new bloke a break on the photo. He's in his mid-thirties looking down into a camera. Most of us would have three chins!! That top is horrible though. What the fuck are Nike thinking with these designs?

TV, there must be some propper gym buddies on here with the comments on his chin. Feck, from an above photo I look like I have 3 chins, let alone when my head is facing down at a camera! A bunch of pot bellied 30 plus fellas and a stick (yes Legion, you are a stick) giving a world class keeper stick for his chin on the first photo of him in a Villa shirt!!!


Now, get in goals ya fat bastard and keep some clean sheets.

I expect and would only accept the chin comments to come from the likes The Situation who constantly reminds us that he's ripped as fuck and only goes out with 8/10's at a minimum. The rest of us fat fuckers need to keep quiet about chins, diets and waistlines.

[Nev]

Good signing.

Nothing more need be said.

Allow me to revise my opinion having seen the photo.

Never mind the chins, why the fuck is he wearing a blue shirt with white writing? I thought he'd signed for Small Heath until I saw the badge.

What self respecting, law abiding, god fearing 'Nose hating Villa fan would wear a royal blue shirt? Expect to see racks of those at a knock down price come next summer in the now traditional "Can't shift the fucking things" sale in the club shop.

I'm back to my usual angry self again.

[myf]

It was only last Friday that we were looking at the Heskey contract.  This one seems an even bigger risk - c.£16.5m outlay?  Hope he's more of a success than Ivanhoe!

[Chris Smith]

The five year deal will be the compromise for lower wages.

[dave.woodhall]

When the contract ends he'll still be younger than the man he's replaced.

[Nirog72]

5 years younger

[Chatters]

Welcome aboard Seamus. Very pleased to see you. Now stay fit for 5 years and get us at least 8 clean sheets a season.

[LeeB]

When the contract ends he'll still be younger than the man he's replaced.

5 years younger

An open goal, but an expert finish.

[Pete3206]

Good signing.

[Irish villain]

Absolute hero for Ireland, sure he will go on to great things with us. Fantastic 'keeper.

[olaftab]

Yes ever (so far) £3,5M for a top top GK  yes great deal unique in living memory.

Hmm, I feel the £2m for Brad was the better deal, absolutely top notch and ever present for donkeys years.

That £2M is £5M in today's "Andy Carroll"  transfer exchange rate!

[olaftab]

When the contract ends he'll still be younger than the man he's replaced.

5 years younger

An open goal, but an expert finish.

maybe Nirog72  thinks Shay is a time traveller!

[Mazrim]

*Facepalm*

[Tom_Mc9?]

What a diabolical goalkeeping kit. Has this been mentioned already? Probably, but the point remains.

[Olneythelonely]

When the contract ends he'll still be younger than the man he's replaced.

5 years younger

An open goal, but an expert finish.

maybe Nirog72  thinks Shay is a time traveller!

Erm........