Popular Post Milfner Posted April 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2014 Given has zero coaching experience Irrelevant really. He's been around for ages, he knows exactly how it works. Shay's been at the club for three years now, he knows the club inside out and probably most important of all, the players trust, know and like him. Someone to keep the players onside is what we need right now and hopefully him and Sid are the two that can do it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I guess the situation was... defused. You could say he was.... given a 2nd chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I can't beleive how anyone thinks this is a good move - at least in terms of getting 3 points on Saturday. Lambert Demoted Given Given has zero coaching experience The two guys ousted are Lamberts trusted right hand men. Seems to me an attempt to undermine Lambert and get him to walk without paying compensation I can't see it making that much difference to be honest, Culverhouse was clearly as much use as tits on a nun, so Given and Sid couldn't be any worse. If anything, having Sid back on the sidelines might gee the fanbase up a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 He'll only be doing this for four weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 What if Shay Given suggests Shay Given should start a match? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted April 15, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 15, 2014 What if Shay Given suggests Shay Given should start a match? ...as centre forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Interesting piece here. Bold stuff i've highlighted which I found interesting. Given already has his UEFA A and B licences, taken during the breaks from playing and intended as security when he does retire. ‘I see no reason why keepers can’t make managers,’ he said. ‘There are generally less keepers because there is only one in a team but there is no reason why. ‘If you had a philosophy and played in a good team with good players it manages itself then it is a question of getting the best out of people and using man-management skills, which for me is 90 per cent of job, and getting players to run through that brick wall for you. Within that having your own system and way of playing. ‘But it is not rocket science and it doesn’t need to be complicated, It hasn’t changed that much I don’t think. ‘I could do the goalkeeping coaching with my eyes closed and would like more a challenge, I would have no problem putting a session on and the coaching I’ve done has been outfield. ‘I just wanted the option. I didn’t want to go into it at 40 because it can take five or six years to get coaching qualifications. I wanted to have them while I am still playing. I would like to do more coaching but it is getting the time and I think that will improve when I’ve retired.’ Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2552057/Aston-Villa-veteran-Shay-Given-eyes-career-management.htm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974Centenary Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Do you think he gets paid extra for coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I doubt it. A coach would normally be on less than a player anyway, and they wouldn't accept a pay cut. <br /> <br /> I like that Given's been made a coach, because that's what I do on football manager when no team will take him! Stick him on a coaching contract for the same amount of time (but lower wages). Now all we need to do is bring in a few Brazilians and win the League Cup and Lambert will have matched my achievements! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 All coaches have to start somewhere. I think that if the bullying allegations are correct, a friendly face will be most welcome in the camp and from what I've heard, Shay's a nice guy and could help lift the spirit of the playing squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Surely the only reason they made him coach was because they wanted him to actually do something for his bloody money for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 He has his coaching badges so he is qualified to take the role. We are lucky to still have a qualified interested person around. He will try and make the most of this chance as he wants to move into coaching especially as his playing career is drawing to a close. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 He has his coaching badges so he is qualified to take the role. We are lucky to still have a qualified interested person around. He will try and make the most of this chance as he wants to move into coaching especially as his playing career is drawing to a close. My thoughts as well. It isn't often that you'd get your first, first team coaching role at a Premier League club. Will be good experience for him and a great opportunity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Every football fan knows what a top keeper Shay Given was between the sticks in his prime. Now, according to reports emanating from Villa Park & BMH he also provides quality between the ears too. Giving players the mind set & confidence to go out & compete at the highest level & being able to motivate them is a much needed boon & major asset to the club during this difficult, tense & nervy run in. Well done Shay. Take a bow son. Take a Bow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I still cannot believe we gave this waste of space a 5 year contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ooh-Ah Posted May 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2014 I still cannot believe we gave this waste of space a 5 year contract What makes him a 'waste of space' exactly? He was a great keeper and the club gave him (and others) a big contract. What was he going to say? "Hang on Mr Faulkner, you buffoon. Five years is a bit much." The club realised that what they were doing was unsustainable so they changed their ethos, freezing him and a lot of other high-earners out. Granted he under-performed for us but he still made an incredible save at the Hawthorns that more or less kept us in the league. His attitude has never once been called into question by anyone, and everyone agrees that he's a really nice guy. Did he once kick up a fuss about being dropped? I've no doubt that he has been a massively positive influence behind the scenes since Day 1. I for one hope he gets a permanent role at the club regardless of what happens this summer. No call for this random comment IMO. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) No call for this random comment IMO. Very much this. Far too many of these kinds of comments around here. Hardly a fair reflection of all villa fans but it does us no good all the same. Absolutely no need for it. Best reserved for guys who clearly come in and really don't put in any effort and/or disrespect the club through their actions. If we didn't have Brad, Shay would most likely still be number one. I thought it was a poor signing at the time given his age and wages, and I turned out to be right, but I'd certainly never have go at him for signing a contact like that. At least he's likely to have the decency to retire rather than bleed us for the full length of his deal... And even if he doesn't, that's his prerogative and I won't hold it against him - only the guys who gave him the deal Edited May 19, 2014 by P3te 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 19, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2014 Exactly, it's not Given's fault he got dropped and Guzan has been so good. His attitude has never been anything other than great. We should be pissed off at the 5 year contract. But not with Shay. He's done whatever's been asked of him, including stepping into a coaching role which he'd have been perfectly entitled to turn down and carry on earning his money sat on the bench (figuratively of course. He's still sat on the same bench...) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I still cannot believe we gave this waste of space a 5 year contract About time we had a`dislike button' to show how we feel about comments like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 He and Robbie Keane kept us up under McLeish really, he deserves lots of credit for that. I hope he stays as coach if that's what he wants to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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