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Given - No room for sentiment
Friday 10th February 16:50

Shay Given says any friendships with his former team-mates at Man City will 'go out the window' when Aston Villa host them on Sunday.

Given tips Hart for armband
Friday 10th February 16:34

Shay Given has backed England goalkeeper Joe Hart to captain his country at some point, even if it is not as John Terry's successor.

Given backs Hart for captaincy
Thursday 9th February 21:51

Shay Given has backed former Manchester City team-mate Joe Hart for the vacant England captaincy role.

Given - No Magpies regrets
Sunday 5th February 10:43

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given insists he has no regrets about leaving Newcastle United in 2009.

Given - No Henry grudge
Saturday 28th January 12:25

Aston Villa keeper Shay Given insists he holds no grudges against Thierry Henry as he prepares to face the striker once more.

'Kick up the backside' for Villa
Friday 20th January 10:00

Darren Bent will be looking over his shoulder in the fear Robbie Keane could take his place at Aston Villa, according to Shay Given.

Given glad to be back
Saturday 14th January 19:09

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given revealed his delight to be back after injury but felt his side deserved to beat Everton at Villa Park.

McLeish keeping options open
Wednesday 11th January 10:40

Alex McLeish admits there are "no guarantees" that the returning Shay Given will immediately replace Brad Guzan in Aston Villa's team.

Given ready for Guzan battle
Wednesday 11th January 09:13

The form of Brad Guzan has left Shay Given facing a fight to reclaim his position as Aston Villa's No.1 goalkeeper.

Given close to Villa return
Friday 6th January 11:56

Alex McLeish is hoping goalkeeper Shay Given will return from injury for Aston Villa's next Premier League game against Everton.

Given cites injury cause
Saturday 31st December 12:16

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given believes his hamstring injury may have been caused by "fatigue and stress".

McLeish hopeful on Given
Saturday 3rd December 20:53

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is crossing his fingers Shay Given only suffered a grade one hamstring tear against Manchester United.

Given puts games before medals
Sunday 27th November 12:01

Shay Given has spoken again about his decision to leave Manchester City for Aston Villa and is still convinced that he made the right choice.

Given hails special night
Wednesday 16th November 20:07

Republic of Ireland's Shay Given has hailed their qualification for Euro 2012 after play-off success over Estonia as 'very special'.

Given enjoys 'historic moment'
Tuesday 15th November 22:39

Goalkeeper Shay Given was delighted to be involved in an 'historic moment' as the Republic of Ireland reached Euro 2012.

Given - Job not done yet
Saturday 12th November 16:06

Veteran goalkeeper Shay Given insists Republic of Ireland are not at Euro 2012 just yet despite their emphatic 4-0 win over Estonia.

Given out to end Euro drought
Thursday 10th November 17:04

Shay Given is determined to end Republic of Ireland's long wait for major tournament participation by finding a way past Estonia.

Given fit for Estonia clash
Wednesday 9th November 15:05

Shay Given has declared himself fit for the Republic of Ireland's play-off first leg against Estonia on Friday.

Given misses Ireland training
Tuesday 8th November 13:27

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given missed training on Tuesday morning as he underwent treatment for a stiff neck.

Given out to avoid heartache
Tuesday 8th November 09:43

Shay Given says he has suffered enough heartbreak in football as the Republic of Ireland head into their play-off with Estonia.

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