Valhalla Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Given isn`t going anywhere. Definately not for 3-4 million quid, pointless discussing this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 What we need is given to have 2 screamers for Eire now getting his fee up to about £4m I'd say he wiped £1m off his sale price the other night That first goal was very shaky Really?! Surely after all the fantastic games he had for us last season then, his value must have shot up to at least £10mil going off the same reckoning?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Good shot stopper Not good commanding area Therefore not a top keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Good shot stopper Not good commanding area Therefore not a top keeper As hard as this is for me to type, we are not a TOP club though CI, Shay Given is a good fit for AVFC as we currently stand. Until we're ready/able to seriously challenge the top 6 again Given is one of the best options for us imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Is he value for money though ?? We gave a lengthy contract on top wages to him which seems bizarre when we wouldn't give Friedel 2 years probably on less money Then we let Guzan go who never let us down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 What we need is given to have 2 screamers for Eire now getting his fee up to about £4m I'd say he wiped £1m off his sale price the other night That first goal was very shaky Yeah, because one game is enough to completely change people's opinions of a player. He didn't even play particularly badly. Besides, I can't see him leaving anyway. He's still a top goalkeeper, no rush to get rid of him just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 What we need is given to have 2 screamers for Eire now getting his fee up to about £4m I'd say he wiped £1m off his sale price the other night That first goal was very shaky Yeah, because one game is enough to completely change people's opinions of a player.Well, it is for some. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'd sell him then bring in foster Butland or Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QPR are on the verge of signing Rob Green on a free according to the Evening Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'd sell him then bring in foster Butland or Robbo I appreciate that Butland is a top top prospect but surely we can't risk bringing in a goalkeeper that young and expect him to go straight into the 1st team?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Damn it thought he was off to Malaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'd sell him then bring in foster Butland or Robbo I appreciate that Butland is a top top prospect but surely we can't risk bringing in a goalkeeper that young and expect him to go straight into the 1st team?! No, ideally comes in as back up for a year or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'd sell him then bring in foster Butland or Robbo I appreciate that Butland is a top top prospect but surely we can't risk bringing in a goalkeeper that young and expect him to go straight into the 1st team?! No, ideally comes in as back up for a year or two In which case i'm sure learning off Shay Given wouldn't be a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yeah it's an option for sure But he won't learn about dominating his box I'm not knocking shay but this was a very expensive McLeish deal, he pissed too much on a keeper when we needed that dollar elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 If we sell Given I'd be happy with Foster as a replacement. I would really like us to sign Butland though as Guzan's replacement regardless of what happens with Given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Agree Butland would be a great investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steell Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Absolutely no need to sell Given, he's one of the classiest players we've got, complete nonsense spouted on here sometimes. There's holes all over the squad and we've got one of the best keepers in the Premiership, so why the hell would we look at replacing him?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 12, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 12, 2012 To be honest I'm really not bothered either way. If we bring in a young number 2 like Butland then there's no reason for Given to go. Though, if we're looking for a main keeper for the next 5-10 years I see no reason why we shouldn't sell Given and bring in someone like Foster. I like Given from what I know of him as a person, seems quite professional and is probably good for the dressing room.... so... I really don't care about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousHolteUnion Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Butland would be a great buy as backup when he is ready to step up Siegrist will be ready for the bench. In the meantime, keep Given we arent getting anybody better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 people wanting to sign Butland as a backup really need to have a look at Siegrist first. Butland looks a great prospect and this has rightly been reflected in his england call up (which will have massively inflated his price) however we already have a great young keeper in Siegrist, he won the gold gloves at the under 20 world cup and has been outstanding for the reserves for several seasons now. Give the guy a chance before spending millions on a back up keeper when the money is desperately needed elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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