Scottish Mag 3 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 SHAY Given celebrates ten years as a Newcastle United player this week after moving to Tyneside from Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 1997. Given, then 21, was snapped up by Kenny Dalglish for a fee of £1.5m after beating off competition from a hosts of clubs for the promising young stopper. The Irishman has gone on to become a fans' favourite among the Toon Army, and is widely regarded as one of the best keepers in the Premiership. He became only the ninth player to pass the 400 appearance mark for United this season, and is now just 83 behind fellow goalkeeper and club record holder Jimmy Lawrence on 496. Given has endured a frustrating campaign following a horrific stomach injury sustained at West Ham in September. But, with a summer free of any footballing commitment, the Lifford-born star is hoping that any injury problems will be long forgotten by the time he reports back for pre-season training at the beginning of July. Shay told nufc.co.uk: "Hopefully this is the end of my injury problems. "I've done a lot of work in the gym and I felt fine at Watford, I had a lot of kicking to do in that game and it felt good. "This is the first summer I have had free in a long time to spend time with the family so I'm looking forward to it. "I'm hoping it will help my groins and stomach to recover what with the season I've had. "But I'll be raring to go again next season and hopefully the rest will do me the world of good." And, with time still on the Irishman's side, Shay says that the one thing he wants more than anything is to win some silverware with Newcastle United. "I'm still very hungry to win something with Newcastle," added the 80-times capped internatioanl. "I came here ten years ago to win trophies and I want to do that for myself and for the fans. "I've got a good few years left and hopefully in that time we can pick up some silverware." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Should have left ages ago if he wants to win something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20924 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Should have left ages ago if he wants to win something Agree tho, we would have been relegated by now without Shay IMO. Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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