Given going nowhere

[Scottish Mag 3]

Shay Given is adamant he will stay with Newcastle for the rest of his career.

 

Given moved to St James' Park from Blackburn in 1997 and has established himself as one the most consistent goalkeepers in the Premiership over the last decade.

 

He has been linked with a move away from the North East but has four years left on his current contract and insists he has no intention of leaving.

 

"I am only a few months away from being at Newcastle for 10 years and that feels great," he explained.

 

"I've played over 400 games for the club and I don't think I'll ever move away, even when I've stopped playing.

 

"There have been rumours linking me with some of the Premiership's biggest clubs but I just ignore that."

 

Given hopes to be remembered as one of the best players in Newcastle's history but is aware he has to help the club capture the silverware that has so far eluded him.

 

He said: "It would be special to be seen as a legend. The big icons are Alan Shearer and Jackie Milburn because they were both great strikers.

 

"They are both legends, but I would be happy if I made Newcastle's all-time XI.

 

"I would love to pick up silverware. I would hate to finish playing having never won anything for Newcastle.

 

"We are still in the Uefa Cup and we have a great chance of winning that as we have a decent squad.

 

"There has been talk of Werder Bremen and Sevilla, but I fancy us and Tottenham to be real contenders for this tournament."

[Tooj 17]

Go on Sima lad you know you wanna.

[Sima 0]

eh?

 

For all of Given's shortcomings, we are unable to attract a better goalkeeper, so good.

[Tooj 17]

eh?

 

For all of Given's shortcomings, we are unable to attract a better goalkeeper, so good.

I was expecting you to have tirade about him like usual that is all.