Shay Given - Will He Stay Or Will He Go?
By Nu Mad
Updated Tuesday, 25th November 2008
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi believes team-mate Shay Given is among the world's great goalkeepers ... but so do Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp.
Given is a wanted man, and it hasn't been helped by his Republic of Ireland manager informing the Italian League that he is up for grabs.
The Toon goalkeeper says he was "honoured" rather than upset that he is being tipped for a move abroad in January. After all, he has the final say if he stays or goes.
And according to Joe Kinnear ... he is staying.
Shola Ameobi: "Shay is world-class, there's no doubt about it.
"He proves his worth week-in, week-out and he's done it again. We're delighted that he is here."
Meanwhile Joe Kinnear has hailed Shay as "the best goalkeeper in the Premier League".
Kinnear: "In my opinion, and indeed in the eyes of a lot of people, and with due respect to the likes of Petr Cech and Edwin van de Sar, we have the top goalkeeper in the Premier League in Shay Given.
"Our game plan was built around the fact that we knew we did not have to concede an early goal, and Shay's save from Frank Lampard was out of this world and seemed to inspire the defenders in front of him.
"When something out of the ordinary happens you need a great keeper, and Shay's reaction save so early in the game was nothing short of superb."
