Shay Given

[Villan For Life]

I admire Given and the way he's got his head down and got on with things. As Given and Sherwood are ex team mates I wonder if he'd in with a shout as goalkeeping coach?

[myf]

Everyone seems to have forgotten his dodgy pass yesterday to a Leicester striker. Very fortunate he got away with that. I agree an amazing save but give me guzan every day of the week. An excellent shot stopper and better at crosses

[john e]

its a complete no brainer
Guzan is a far younger and better keeper his best years are in front of him, Givens are behind him

[Ian.]

I prefer Guzan but I do like Given, he's rarley let us down and that save, not the the flying finger tip save but the one he clawed away after he slighty fumbled was incredibley brave. Talk about putting your body in the line of duty for us.

[silhillvilla]

shay
Will play
V WBA

Goodnight

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

His two big saves yesterday were absolutely magnificent and I think he's been ultimately professional in doing all he has for Villa, as a keeper and being there when Lambert needed him.

But it's Brad for me.
(If only his distribution could be that bit better)

[eamonn]

We'd all be ultimate pros for 63 grand a week but yeah, he's a decent sort. Don't trust him coming at corners though.

[passitsideways]

Yeah, I was kind of pissing myself every time a corner or cross was whipped in, knowing that he'd almost certainly be stuck to his line.

[Neil Hawkes]

I admire Given and the way he's got his head down and got on with things. As Given and Sherwood are ex team mates I wonder if he'd in with a shout as goalkeeping coach?

I'd prefer Friedal

[Brend'Watkins]

its a complete no brainer
Guzan is a far younger and better keeper his best years are in front of him, Givens are behind him

This.  Given is a great shot stopper I'll give him that.  His kicking or the ball even at his feet is a great heart stopper.

[not3bad]

We'd all be ultimate pros for 63 grand a week

I don't know, it probably wouldn't be too difficult to find examples of footballers who earn more than that but have carried themselves with far less decorum.

[Gregorys Boy]

It takes more than one great performance for Given to be in contention full-time over Guzan.  He did roll back the years though and I would be happy if he stayed in for the next round.  If we get much further the manager will have quite a big call on his hands though

[supertom]

He's earned a run in the cups. Good keeper. Honestly he's probably still one of the better players in our squad. Guzan is still number 1 though. He's not been at his best, but he's not in a bad run of form by any stretch either. Dropping him would be a mistake. I trust Given though. We're fortunate to have a back up as good.

[Toronto Villa]

Shay won't let us down in the FA Cup final.

[supertom]

Shay won't let us down in the FA Cup final.

If only James had stayed on his line.