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5 Year Deal for Shay Given

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  1. LTF

    LTF Well-Known Member

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    Good deal for him, wish him every success.<ok>
     
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    LTF, Jul 18, 2011
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    Shame it's with Villa though.
     
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    skalpel, Jul 18, 2011
  3. Smudger

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    5 years? He'll be nearly 40, bit of a risk, even on a GK.
     
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    Smudger, Jul 18, 2011
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    5 year deal, bif for a 34 year old
     
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    Tim Kruls Zulu Shield (:), Jul 18, 2011
  5. Leon Bessi

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    Wish him all the best, even if it is with Villa.
     
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    Leon Bessi, Jul 18, 2011
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    Really like Shay, hope he does well.
     
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  7. Bolton4Europe

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    He is a bit old to be getting that sort of contract.

    Hope it goes well for him, always thought he should of played more
     
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    Bolton4Europe, Jul 18, 2011
  8. The Secret Ingredient

    The Secret Ingredient Well-Known Member

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    like shay and pleased for him to get a 5yr deal just a shame that vile have a world class keeper
     
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    The Secret Ingredient, Jul 18, 2011
  9. Why aye Cabaye

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    5 years at his age is okay for a GK - look at Schwarzer, Friedel and Van der Sar (up to his last season) - all going strong despite being late 30's. Friedel and Schwarzer are actually getting better with age. Shay has also had a break for a year effectively. Good luck to him.
     
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    Why aye Cabaye, Jul 18, 2011
  10. LTF

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    Friedel must be about 40ish now, I was surprised he left Villa I watched him play a few times last year and thought he had a terrific season.
     
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    There was a keeper playing in the Italian league who was about 42 when he retired, not too long ago. I think Shay will be fine but it's still a risk, not everyone can play til 40.
     
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    Smudger, Jul 18, 2011
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    Yes apart from letting 6 in at Newcastle :biggrin:
     
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    He used to be proud of his lads having Geordie accents..... Nowvit will be mixed with a bit of Brummie!
     
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    <grr> Can't believe Villa have got Given .. he may keep them up single handedly which will cost me my twenty quid bet that they'll drop this season ..
     
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    Wish Shay all the best, but it's a shame he's now a Villa player.
     
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    barnaby, Jul 18, 2011
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    Late thirties isnt bad at all for a keeper to be fair. I'll not wish him all the best though, i hate Villa. Not as much as Tottenham, but i still hate them.

    Really surprised Arsenal are going to stick with Szcheczny for the whole season, i thought Given would have done really well there.
     
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    Nick, Jul 18, 2011
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    That was first discussed back in 04, thought he should have went there after leaving us, rather than City.
     
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    Rafa's Championship Party, Jul 18, 2011
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    I would have liked to see Shay at Arsenal rather than Villa, but I read somewhere ages ago Man City wouldn't let him go to such a close rival.
     
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    Love Shay, wish him the best!
     
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    Paco Montoya, Jul 18, 2011
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    Love Given. He earned us so many points in his time here. Was frustrated that he left for city as I knew he'd be swept aside in a matter of time. Shame he's gone to Aston vanilla but wish him all the best, regardless <ok>
     
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