VillaChris Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I actually disagree with most here and think he should start in the next league game. He has earned it after that performance and Guzan has looked a bit shaky lately (but tbf, who hasn't). I'd second that, give Given a run of games. He's still a top class keeper... Disagree, as good as he was today it wouldn't be long before we start conceding from corners/set pieces on a regular basis again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted February 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 15, 2015 The videos of that save don't even do it justice. Watching it behind the goal in the Holte, it was one of the best saves I've ever seen live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 There's fundamental flaws that's always been in Givens game. One decent game with one excellent save won't change that. But I'm glad he's put a little pressure on Guzan...his form has dipped this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 15, 2015 I actually couldn't believe he saved it. Stunning. But any shouts for him to start ahead of guzan are, IMO, ludicrous. It was a good performance but he didn't exactly have much to do. He'll have to do a lot more to push Guzan out of the team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Given played alongside Sherwood at Blackburn and after today's performance I can see him replacing Guzan for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Given will get us to the final and Guzan will start that game. Ala Guzan/Friedel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 When is the last time Given had a clean sheet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 When is the last time Given had a clean sheet? Blackpool in the FA cup this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Given has been a good Villa servant and deserves to start the final if we get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 16, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2015 Given played alongside Sherwood at Blackburn and after today's performance I can see him replacing Guzan for the foreseeable future. I very much doubt it. The last thing Tim will want to do is divide the dressing room. And immediately dropping the number 1 keeper who's been almost always superb for us would probably get a lot of people on his back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 When is the last time Given had a clean sheet? Blackpool in the FA cup this year. Shame. I was hoping to impress someone with some wild statistic. Shay Given hasn't had a clean sheet since 1997. Yes that'll do fine. Everyone play along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Given might be our first choice now. When a new manager comes in you never know in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Given might be our first choice now. When a new manager comes in you never know in football. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 16, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2015 It would surprise me. If Sherwood doesn't know already, he'll have some sort of team report given to him. And the report will say that Guzan has been more or less and ever present for 3 seasons and has been consistently one of our best players. To make Given number 1 after a good performance in the cup, but one where he only faced two shots on target, one of which he dropped, would be crazy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 It would surprise me. If Sherwood doesn't know already, he'll have some sort of team report given to him. And the report will say that Guzan has been more or less and ever present for 3 seasons and has been consistently one of our best players. To make Given number 1 after a good performance in the cup, but one where he only faced two shots on target, one of which he dropped, would be crazy. Yes, but this season Guzan haven't been as consistant. I think it's fair to give Given a chance now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 16, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) It would surprise me. If Sherwood doesn't know already, he'll have some sort of team report given to him. And the report will say that Guzan has been more or less and ever present for 3 seasons and has been consistently one of our best players. To make Given number 1 after a good performance in the cup, but one where he only faced two shots on target, one of which he dropped, would be crazy. Yes, but this season Guzan haven't been as consistant. I think it's fair to give Given a chance now. In the most important run of games in our whole season? Possibly in our whole premier league history? Sorry, that's not "fair". That's mental. People are overreacting due to one save. It was a stunning save, but that doesn't suddenly make him better than Guzan. Edited February 16, 2015 by Stevo985 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm all for giving shay a run of games. I thought he came off his line and got a punch on a few crosses that he normally would of stayed on the line for. His distribution is way better than goose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeParker91 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 He definitely has a world class save still in him and I do like to see him play as I think he has been a fantastic professional for us but unfortunately for him, Guzan is a more complete goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I love Given, but no way would I'd be starting him over Guzan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Yeah, Given was excellent yesterday but dropping Guzan for him in the league would be mad. Keep him in the cup teams though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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