Morales Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Given has been a class act at Newcastle and Man City, in all fairness, shouldn't have been dropped last season for Hart, but Hart such a superb talent, I can understand why Man City did. But it wasn't really down to Given form. People talk about resale value, but we do have some really good young GK, who should hopefully be ready to take over soon when Given is ready to hang up his gloves. Would be excited with this transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepane Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It would be nice for this to happen within the next few days, we could do with some good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 McLeish is poised to make goalkeeper Shay Given his first signing in a £3.5m move from Manchester City and the deal could be completed within the next 24 hours. http://tinyurl.com/67xkrdx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We've been reading that for about 10 days now, i'll believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePreece Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We've been reading that for about 10 days now, i'll believe it when I see it. We've been preparing our bid for the last 7 days, it must be one long fax that someine is sending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Have to say I think Given would be a rubbish signing.Much prefer Foster Me too I comfort myself with the facts that: 1. I assume our medical staff (maybe this will be the newly acquired Dr McGuiness) will be satisfied that Shay's shoulder is now sorted. 2. As such we will get three to four years out of a very good keeper. 3. He will be retiring just as Siegrist will be 22-23 and ready to take over first team duties (at least until Citeh take an interest in him!) How good is Siegrist, alot of people really rate him on here. If he is that good it means Given's age is ok as he is just a stop gap until Siegrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We've been reading that for about 10 days now, i'll believe it when I see it. We've been preparing our bid for the last 7 days, it must be one long fax that someine is sending -- --- .-. ... . -.-. --- -.. . - .- -.- . ... .- .-- .... .. .-.. . :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DotsandCrosses Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Have to say I think Given would be a rubbish signing.Much prefer Foster Me too I comfort myself with the facts that: 1. I assume our medical staff (maybe this will be the newly acquired Dr McGuiness) will be satisfied that Shay's shoulder is now sorted. 2. As such we will get three to four years out of a very good keeper. 3. He will be retiring just as Siegrist will be 22-23 and ready to take over first team duties (at least until Citeh take an interest in him!) How good is Siegrist, alot of people really rate him on here. If he is that good it means Given's age is ok as he is just a stop gap until Siegrist From what I gather, really good. Won the golden gloves at the U-17s World Cup (IIRC) and Switzerland are apparently thinking of giving him a senior call-up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Tony_Daley Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We've been reading that for about 10 days now, i'll believe it when I see it. We've been preparing our bid for the last 7 days, it must be one long fax that someine is sending its attached to a pigeons foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I honestly think Given is a step-down from Friedel, which is why I don't want to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojames Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Think Given is a step down to the Friedel we signed however shoulder depending he should be an improvement on the curent model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoD Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Still think kuszack is a better shout. He has done well when he has had a chance just hasn't had a run of games in a while. He is also a lot cheaper than Given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 So it looks like this one is as good as done. About goddamn time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes Manchester City keeper Shay Given would be the ideal replacement for Brad Friedel. Given's £3.5 million move from City is expected to go through later this week subject to a successful medical. It will be new Villa manager Alex McLeish's first signing since replacing Gerard Houllier last month. Petrov was sorry to see Friedel leave Villa - for Tottenham - after a three-year spell but is confident 35-year-old Given will fill the void. The Bulgaria international said: 'Shay is one of the best keepers in the league and, if he comes to us, it will be a great signing for us. 'He's got European experience and Premier League experience so what else do you need? Brad Friedel was a big loss. He played a major part at this club and I was sad to see him go. 'He was outstanding for us, for his age, and he showed everybody it doesn't matter how old you are. He's signed another two year contract (at Tottenham) at the age of 40. 'But Shay would be a great signing and I hope that could happen.' http://tinyurl.com/5stptsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Still think kuszack is a better shout. He has done well when he has had a chance just hasn't had a run of games in a while. He is also a lot cheaper than Given. Take it you didn't see his game at Blackburn last season then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Not really thrilled by this signing but he is an improvement on no keeper at all so I will back him when he arrives and just hope his injuries are behind him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 12, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2011 Still think kuszack is a better shout. He has done well when he has had a chance just hasn't had a run of games in a while. He is also a lot cheaper than Given. Just imagine how up in arms this place would be if we signed him. There is a reason why he will go to a lower premiership club whilst Given will always stay at the top end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I think if Given comes here and stays fit he will change few peoples minds with his performances as he can have those days where he is unbeatable. I would rather us have a younger player who could develop and play a part longer term, but if Siegrist is as good as he is supposed to be, signing Given might work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 12, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2011 I think if Given comes here and stays fit he will change few peoples minds with his performances as he can have those days where he is unbeatable. I would rather us have a younger player who could develop and play a part longer term, but if Siegrist is as good as he is supposed to be, signing Given might work for us. I thought that general optimism around Siegrist had dipped severely over the past season or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 would rather us have a younger player who could develop and play a part longer term, but if Siegrist is as good as he is supposed to be, signing Given might work for us. Would rather have Robinson as he seems to have really been consistant since moving to Balckburn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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