Shay Given

[eastie]

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has been told he will be allowed to leave if a suitable bid comes in.

Given has not played a Premier League since August last year and doesn’t even get on the Villans' bench this season, with young Jed Steer acting as back-up to first-choice Brad Guzan.

Villa boss Paul Lambert can sympathise with the 37-year-old former Newcastle, Manchester City and Republic of Ireland keeper.

He said: “One thing with Shay is that he has been excellent. He is a great pro. He does everything right and a great goalkeeper.

“I’ve spoken to Shay and if something happens, we will look at it. He wants to play. There is no two ways about it. He wants to play.

“Shay is still a positive influence about the place and he trains really hard. I know he is disappointed with the situation but when you get a good pro, you know you can work with him.

“He is testament to himself with the way he keeps training the way he does and behaves the way he does.”

[Ron Manager]

All clubs are cutting back on finance. Shay as we know (like Jamie O'Hara at Wolves) is on very good terms indeed. Sure he wants to play but doesnt want to take a huge pay cut.

At 37 he would be wise to stick it out until his contract expires. Goalkeepers get injured its the nature of the position. Lambert is saying nice things but he wants him away from the club a soon as possible.

[eastie]

All clubs are cutting back on finance. Shay as we know (like Jamie O'Hara at Wolves) is on very good terms indeed. Sure he wants to play but doesnt want to take a huge pay cut.

At 37 he would be wise to stick it out until his contract expires. Goalkeepers get injured its the nature of the position. Lambert is saying nice things but he wants him away from the club a soon as possible.

I think at his age he would rather play to be honest and expect he would be prepared to take a big wage cut to get a move.

[not3bad]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Shay Given go out on loan with Villa paying a portion of his wages.  Think the same thing will happen with Hutton.