Shay Given
Born: April 20, 1976 (age 48)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Lifford, Ireland
Nationality: 
Irish
IrishPosition: Goalkeeper
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1991-1994 | Celtic |
| 1994-1997 | Blackburn Rovers | |
| → 1994 | Swindon Town (loan) | |
| → 1995 | Swindon Town (loan) | |
| → 1996 | Sunderland (loan) | |
| 1997-2009 | Newcastle United | |
| 2009-2011 | Manchester City | |
| 2011-2015 | Aston Villa | |
| 2015-2017 | Stoke City | |
| International | 1996- | Republic of Ireland |
Sports Mole has 423 articles about Shay Given. Articles 1 to 40:
Man City's Ederson bidding to make Premier League history in Liverpool clash
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will have the chance to create Premier League history in Sunday's clash with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
33 days ago
Steven Gerrard's top 10 Liverpool goals
To celebrate Steven Gerrard's 44th birthday, Sports Mole looks back at his 10 greatest goals for Liverpool.
301 days ago
Dennis Bergkamp's 10 greatest goals of all time
To celebrate Dennis Bergkamp's 55th birthday, Sports Mole counts down the Arsenal legend's 10 greatest ever goals.
321 days ago
Premier League predictions gameweek 11: Keen Roy vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Keen Roy for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 11 of the 2023-24 season.
1 year ago
EFL Cup final: Newcastle United's last five Wembley final appearances
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the last five times that Newcastle United have been involved in a Wembley final.
2 years ago
Gavin Bazunu "100%" aiming to become Man City's first-choice goalkeeper
The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Rochdale.
4 years ago
Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg: Stephen Kenny's men embarrassed at home
Gerson Rodrigues scored the only goal of the game in Dublin.
4 years ago
Preview: Derby County vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
4 years ago
Wayne Rooney to take sole charge of Derby for Wycombe clash
The former Manchester United forward will take responsibility for the team selection and tactics this weekend.
4 years ago
Preview: Bristol City vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship fixture between Bristol City and Derby County, including predictions, team news and lineups.
4 years ago
Wayne Rooney wants to succeed Phillip Cocu as Derby County boss
The former England forward is part of a coaching team in interim charge.
4 years ago
A look at Ireland's winless start under Stephen Kenny
Ireland have won only three of their last 20 competitive games.
4 years ago
Derby County 'want goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann from Watford'
Derby County are reportedly interested in Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann.
6 years ago
Frank Lampard 'wants Didier Drogba as part of his backroom staff at Chelsea'
A report claims that Chelsea are to appoint legendary midfielder Frank Lampard as Maurizio Sarri's successor and Didier Drogba will join his backroom staff.
6 years ago
Petr Cech takes his place among the Premier League goalkeeper greats
The Arsenal keeper holds the record for the highest number of Premier League clean sheets with 202.
6 years ago
Shay Given added to Derby County's backroom staff
Frank Lampard's Derby County appoint three new backroom staff members, including Irish goalkeeping icon Shay Given.
7 years ago
Shay Given: 'I wanted to stay at Newcastle United for life but was forced out'
Shay Given claims in his new biography that he wanted to stay at Newcastle United for life but the club forced him out.
7 years ago
Stoke City still in market for new signings
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates confirms that the club are still hopeful of doing more business this summer, having already brought in four new faces.
8 years ago
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
8 years ago
Shay Given rules out retirement after Stoke City departure
Free agent Shay Given is hoping for one final challenge in the sport before bringing down the curtain on his long-running career.
8 years ago
Giannelli Imbula, Bojan Krkic 'set for Stoke City exits this summer'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is set for a summer overhaul of his squad, with the likes of club-record signing Giannelli Imbula and Bojan Krkic among those to leave.
8 years ago
Shay Given urges Pep Guardiola to recall Joe Hart from Torino
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given urges Pep Guardiola to recall Joe Hart from his loan spell with Torino amid Claudio Bravo's struggles at the club.
8 years ago
Mark Hughes: 'Derby County pricing Lee Grant out of Stoke City move'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Derby County are asking for "too much money" for goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is currently on loan at the Potters.
8 years ago
Lee Grant keen to extend Stoke City loan spell beyond January
Lee Grant insists that he is loving life at Stoke City after becoming first-choice goalkeeper in Jack Butland's absence.
8 years ago
Crystal Palace demolish Stoke City to make it back-to-back victories
Crystal Palace put four past Stoke City and make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League.
9 years ago
Harry Kane scores first goal of season as Tottenham Hotspur run riot over Stoke
Harry Kane scores his first goal of the season as Tottenham Hotspur beat Stoke City 4-0 at the bet365 Stadium in the Premier League.
9 years ago
Unfortunate Shay Given own goal hands Everton victory over Stoke City
Shay Given's unfortunate second-half own goal proves enough to earn Everton a 1-0 victory against Stoke City at Goodison Park.
9 years ago
Live Commentary: Everton 1-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Everton's 1-0 win over Stoke City, as the Toffees picked up the points to prolong their unbeaten start.
9 years ago
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland "unlikely" to return against Everton
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes claims that goalkeeper Jack Butland is "unlikely" to play this weekend as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
9 years ago
Sergio Aguero, Nolito hit braces in Manchester City win
Manchester City continue their strong start to life under Pep Guardiola with a 4-1 win over Stoke City in the Premier League.
9 years ago
Jack Butland 'could be back for Stoke City against Manchester City'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland could return to action for his side against Manchester City this weekend, according to assistant manager Mark Bowen.
9 years ago
Mark Hughes 'feared' for Jack Butland following injury setback
Mark Hughes reveals that Jack Butland is only expected to miss the next few weeks, despite initially fearing the worst when seeing his goalkeeper pick up an injury.
9 years ago
Team News: Four debuts for Middlesbrough against Stoke City
Victor Valdes and Alvaro Negredo are handed their Middlesbrough debuts against Stoke City at the Riverside.
9 years ago
Shay Given hoping Republic of Ireland experience pays off at Euro 2016
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is hopeful that the squad's vast experience will stand them in good stead at Euro 2016 this summer.
9 years ago
Keiren Westwood: 'I did not reject Republic of Ireland call-ups'
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood rejects claims that he turned down international call-ups over the past 12 months.
9 years ago
Robbie Keane included in Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016
Robbie Keane is included in the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016 despite concerns over his fitness.
9 years ago
Republic of Ireland slip to Belarus defeat
Republic of Ireland end their preparations for Euro 2016 with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Belarus in Cork.
9 years ago
Mame Biram Diouf header sees Stoke City beat West Ham
Mame Biram Diouf scores in the final minutes as West Ham United must wait to find out if they qualify for the Europa League.
9 years ago
Preview: Stoke City vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League clash between Stoke City and European hopefuls West Ham United at the Britannia Stadium.
9 years ago
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Stoke City
Sam Allardyce opts against making any changes for the trip to Stoke City in the Premier League.
9 years ago
