Altamullan Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Remember as a 14 year old boy opening the back page of the daily mirror and seeing him standing there in an orange city keeper jersey and I remember Welling up trying not to cry.... end of the day given is a typical donegal man, they're obsessed with money.... he would of signed for Sutton United if they offered him enough Jesus. Is that a typical Donegalian trait? I have no issue with him leaving when he did anymore. Did at the time but I don't blame a single player leaving this shitshow anytime until Ashley's gone. Especially where he is from lad (lifford) they keep the same clothes for years man just so they don't have to spend money harsh: their hearts are like their mountains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Never mind Shay, you'll no doubt get that £600,000 back from book sales. I often wonder how footballers would survive without their loyalty bonus for signing for another club and doubling their wage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Shay Given reveals how Sir Bobby Robson 'really loved a fart joke' http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/shay-given-newcastle-icon-bobby-11357060#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Otherhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/shay-given-newcastle-icon-bobby-11357060#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Other Shay Given on Newcastle, the club dubbed 'North-Eastenders' that WAS like a soap http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/shay-given-mirror-dubbed-newcastle-11356786#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Otherhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/shay-given-mirror-dubbed-newcastle-11356786#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Other Toon hero admits being baffled why Ashley bought Newcastle in the first place http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dont-mike-ashley-ever-bought-11357668#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Otherhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dont-mike-ashley-ever-bought-11357668#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Other Given on working with Big Sam, Dalglish, Kinnear — and more managers than anyone http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/managers--shay-given-working-11358032#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Otherhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/managers--shay-given-working-11358032#ICID=ios_mirrorfootball_AppShare_Click_Other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Stevie Bantz with his fart machine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 He didn't command his area, him being rather short didn't help. Instead he chose (wisely) to stay on the line as he was a great shot-stopper. Best keeper we've had during my 20+ years as a NUFC fan. No question. I liked Shaka, Srnicek was inconsistent. Krul was great but stagnated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 It's proabably worth mentioning that he never played in front of a decent defence with us. The only time i remember us looking consistantly solid at the back was when we had Woodgate. Playing behind a good defence would've masked the weaker points of his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 To be fair Shay was like what Shearer was to us up front, only in goal. He saved us many a time and was easily worth 10 + points a season on his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Knowing what we do now about the ownership I find it very hard to hold anything against previously 'loyal' or committed players leaving. He was the best keeper we've had in my lifetime without question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 To be fair Shay was like what Shearer was to us up front, only in goal. He saved us many a time and was easily worth 10 + points a season on his own. Correct! His save from Phillips at their place when we were 1-0 up was magnificent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkey Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Remember as a 14 year old boy opening the back page of the daily mirror and seeing him standing there in an orange city keeper jersey and I remember Welling up trying not to cry.... end of the day given is a typical donegal man, they're obsessed with money.... he would of signed for Sutton United if they offered him enough Jesus. Is that a typical Donegalian trait? I have no issue with him leaving when he did anymore. Did at the time but I don't blame a single player leaving this shitshow anytime until Ashley's gone. Especially where he is from lad (lifford) they keep the same clothes for years man just so they don't have to spend money That's a canny exaggeration. Maybe older generation (70+) who were extremely poor, but i'd hardly call it a Donegal trait. On a side note, he's in Letterkenny, Donegal for book signing this weekend. May wander along Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Best save I seen him make was at anfield one boxing day, lashed at him point blank range. He was flawed but fucking hell what a shot stopper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Correct! His save from Phillips at their place when we were 1-0 up was magnificent! Incredible tip over the bar Was a canny way off his line as well and Phillips' shot was a good one. Super save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Remember as a 14 year old boy opening the back page of the daily mirror and seeing him standing there in an orange city keeper jersey and I remember Welling up trying not to cry.... end of the day given is a typical donegal man, they're obsessed with money.... he would of signed for Sutton United if they offered him enough Jesus. Is that a typical Donegalian trait? I have no issue with him leaving when he did anymore. Did at the time but I don't blame a single player leaving this shitshow anytime until Ashley's gone. Especially where he is from lad (lifford) they keep the same clothes for years man just so they don't have to spend money Well if that's indicative of being from Donegal I better discover my roots and return to the motherland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoTheAmeobi86 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 His Performance down at Highbury when Henry couldnt beat him was immense and countless saves that kept us in games and kept us points. One of the best keepers in the history of the premier league in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 He was the third most influential member of that squad, behind Shearer and Speed, who were gods in my eyes. This is why it hurts so much that he left because at the time, we felt betrayed. Of course, in time it's become clear that he was shafted by Ashley and co. I'll remember him fondly but I wish he had stayed and become an even bigger legend for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoTheAmeobi86 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 i think his last game was when we played liverpool and got batterred it was the most p*ssed off i have ever seen him. Could tell he was on the way out then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That 5-1 loss to Liverpool he was absolutely brilliant, could easily have let in 20 goals that day if it wasnt for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That 5-1 loss to Liverpool he was absolutely brilliant, could easily have let in 20 goals that day if it wasnt for him. All I remember was that after that game he was in a huff and wanted out. Don't recall a whisper about contract stuff. Seems weird to come out with that now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 That 5-1 loss to Liverpool he was absolutely brilliant, could easily have let in 20 goals that day if it wasnt for him. All I remember was that after that game he was in a huff and wanted out. Don't recall a whisper about contract stuff. Seems weird to come out with that now. Just released a new book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavMcEl Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Remember as a 14 year old boy opening the back page of the daily mirror and seeing him standing there in an orange city keeper jersey and I remember Welling up trying not to cry.... end of the day given is a typical donegal man, they're obsessed with money.... he would of signed for Sutton United if they offered him enough Jesus. Is that a typical Donegalian trait? I have no issue with him leaving when he did anymore. Did at the time but I don't blame a single player leaving this shitshow anytime until Ashley's gone. Especially where he is from lad (lifford) they keep the same clothes for years man just so they don't have to spend money That's a canny exaggeration. Maybe older generation (70+) who were extremely poor, but i'd hardly call it a Donegal trait. On a side note, he's in Letterkenny, Donegal for book signing this weekend. May wander along Well I work in the oneills sport store just outside donegal .... and the donegal supporters never buy the full price gear ! Always buying the old stuff in clearance from about 5 years ago.... Saying that would love to meet shay ... where and when is he heading to letterkenny ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't get his £600K loyalty bonus, boo hoo. If he'd stayed until the end of the season he'd be a legend in my eyes, but as he didn't he'll always be a rat who deserted the sinking ship in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dembacha Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't get his £600K loyalty bonus, boo hoo. If he'd stayed until the end of the season he'd be a legend in my eyes, but as he didn't he'll always be a rat who deserted the sinking ship in my eyes. What do you call fans that were hoping we'd lose games under Pardew? Or for that matter fans that would prefer us to fail so long as it got us rid of Ashley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't get his £600K loyalty bonus, boo hoo. If he'd stayed until the end of the season he'd be a legend in my eyes, but as he didn't he'll always be a rat who deserted the sinking ship in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't get his £600K loyalty bonus, boo hoo. If he'd stayed until the end of the season he'd be a legend in my eyes, but as he didn't he'll always be a rat who deserted the sinking ship in my eyes. What do you call fans that were hoping we'd lose games under Pardew? Or for that matter fans that would prefer us to fail so long as it got us rid of Ashley? Bizarre. Never ever want us to lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Didn't get his £600K loyalty bonus, boo hoo. If he'd stayed until the end of the season he'd be a legend in my eyes, but as he didn't he'll always be a rat who deserted the sinking ship in my eyes. You got sumit in your eye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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