Lombardo Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I would take him in a heartbeat... Having seen the miracles he has performed for Ireland, I would regard him as good if not better than Friedel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Is he an improvement on Friedel...yes! Would have to disagree , Friedel is by far the better keeper I'd probably take Given over Green but thats about it Have you watched any Premier League football in the last 10 years? :winkold: yep and coincidently Friedel was also voted best Keeper in the prem during that time by many a pundit :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Why is it when a fan has an opinion on Given do people automatically assume it has anything to do with McLeish? I don't like McLeish but am willing to back him however my views on Given have **** all to do with McLeish, it's the simple fact i don't think he commands his box and sticks to his line but i'll be happily proved wrong. Its because they know that they are always right, and we are wrong I thought the days of signing over the hill players had gone with Doug? Whether he can do a capable job is missing the point that it is short term, which points to no long term team planning, and we wont get a return on our outlay for him, which kind of contradicts Randy's stance on wages :shock: Would rather we sign an young up and coming keeper, and build around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I would much rather us pick up Matty Gilks on a free, and use the money on other positions and salaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Id rather sign Foster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Id rather sign Foster. I still would not rule that out. No inside knowledge, just a feeling in my waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Foster is a good call too. But will blow about £10m. Is he really that much better than Gilks too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I don't think Villa are in any kind of position to take a chance on a young or unproven goalkeeper from overseas. We just can't risk it not coming off. We need to sign a proven experienced goalkeepr of which SG fits the bill perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj2812 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Why are we not picking up David James? Easily as fit (and as good as Freidel is!) and available for a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father_Abraham Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 TimothyAbraham Timothy Abraham #MCFC goalkeeper Shay Given is definitely one of those under consideration by #AVFC boss Alex McLeish to replace Brad Friedel as number one. TimothyAbraham Timothy Abraham The major obstacle for #AVFC signing Given - as with any player leaving #MCFC these days - is reaching agreement on wages. Latest from our friend Tim. Are we friends again now? :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Matt Gilks was fabulous last year for Blackpool. I remember a few games, (Newcastle away springs to mind) where he was stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Foster is a good call too. But will blow about £10m. Is he really that much better than Gilks too? Thats the thing. If we want to progress, we have to spend that type of cash just to compete. Was there not a rumour that we will throw in Guzan on any deal with the unwashed? Given WAS a good keeper, but was a player we should of been signing ten years ago!!! Its just not good economics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm going along with the he's not terrible but not as good as people say. Wouldn't mind him, rather him then Green or Foster at 12mish and I also think he's better then Friedel. However I want a keeper who commands his area and even with a small wage cut he'd be one of our highest earners. Also he's not injury prone but his shoulder injury worries me, it could very easily keep returning meaning we'd have a keeper out for several games a season if this was the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Why is it when a fan has an opinion on Given do people automatically assume it has anything to do with McLeish? I don't like McLeish but am willing to back him however my views on Given have **** all to do with McLeish, it's the simple fact i don't think he commands his box and sticks to his line but i'll be happily proved wrong. Its because they know that they are always right, and we are wrong I thought the days of signing over the hill players had gone with Doug? Whether he can do a capable job is missing the point that it is short term, which points to no long term team planning, and we wont get a return on our outlay for him, which kind of contradicts Randy's stance on wages :shock: Would rather we sign an young up and coming keeper, and build around him. I accept your point on buying players who will increase in value but Randy has not openly stated that this is our strategy? The important points here are 1.) We do not have a senior goalkeeper at our club. 2.) Given is only 35 3.) His wages are something to be negotiated by the board and should not overly concern the fans 4.) He is a solid keeper and would be literally a safe pair of hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 TimothyAbraham Timothy Abraham #MCFC goalkeeper Shay Given is definitely one of those under consideration by #AVFC boss Alex McLeish to replace Brad Friedel as number one. TimothyAbraham Timothy Abraham The major obstacle for #AVFC signing Given - as with any player leaving #MCFC these days - is reaching agreement on wages. Latest from our friend Tim. Are we friends again now? :winkold: Apologies for yesterday, always were pals, just like being honest mate. So whats the chances of this one happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Mirror reporting it's going to be done soon for 4Million and 65k a week deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 FFS Given is the best keeper we can get! He really isn't. No, he is'nt......but he is'nt the worst either. That is true. I would be capable of reconciling the signing of Given with the mantra "At least it wasn't Rob Green". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawny Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 totally agree... Given will an expensive call. And not good economics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Why is it when a fan has an opinion on Given do people automatically assume it has anything to do with McLeish? I don't like McLeish but am willing to back him however my views on Given have **** all to do with McLeish, it's the simple fact i don't think he commands his box and sticks to his line but i'll be happily proved wrong. Its because they know that they are always right, and we are wrong I thought the days of signing over the hill players had gone with Doug? Whether he can do a capable job is missing the point that it is short term, which points to no long term team planning, and we wont get a return on our outlay for him, which kind of contradicts Randy's stance on wages :shock: Would rather we sign an young up and coming keeper, and build around him. I accept your point on buying players who will increase in value but Randy has not openly stated that this is our strategy? The important points here are 1.) We do not have a senior goalkeeper at our club. 2.) Given is only 35 3.) His wages are something to be negotiated by the board and should not overly concern the fans 4.) He is a solid keeper and would be literally a safe pair of hands! Randy does not seem to say much about anything, so its left to us to assume.....rightly or wrongly. No argument's with your points, and if he signed i will back him. But we should be signing younger players, for the reasons i said above. Now if you were to say Foster and Given, i will be over the moon, but i cant see Given coming to swap the Man City bench with ours. Also, considering his shoulder problems, age, and general fitness, we will be looking for another keeper at any time soon. Which will be 5 million plus wages of around 60K down the swanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father_Abraham Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 TimothyAbraham Timothy Abraham #MCFC goalkeeper Shay Given is definitely one of those under consideration by #AVFC boss Alex McLeish to replace Brad Friedel as number one. TimothyAbraham Timothy Abraham The major obstacle for #AVFC signing Given - as with any player leaving #MCFC these days - is reaching agreement on wages. Latest from our friend Tim. Are we friends again now? :winkold: Apologies for yesterday, always were pals, just like being honest mate. So whats the chances of this one happening? Depends on Given and in particular what he wants with wages and/or whether an agreement can be reached with Citeh.. McLeish has definitely put the feelers out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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