The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
City will jet out tomorrow for a sunshine break in Abu Dhabi in embarrassed, rather than holiday mood after dropping two home points against homespun opponents who had previously lost every away game this season. Leading 3-2 after 87 minutes, the money men from Eastlands were left deflated by their fifth draw in succession in the Premier League, Burnley gaining their point with a close-range finish...
SoccerLens (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Eight red cards, thirty two goals and more talking points than a Peter Andre exclusive, Gameweek 11 had everything. Even by the implausibly high standards set in Fantasy Football, this week was a bit special. Whether you winced as Shay Given batted away James McFadden’s penalty, rejoiced as Jamie Carragher finally got his comeuppance, or [...]
MAN CITY ISSUES (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
MOTM: Birmingham City vs Manchester City Premier League Match Venue: St Andrews Date: 1st November 2009 Score: 0-0 - 1) Shay Given - 85% - 3) Wayne Bridge - 4% - 8) Shaun Wright-Phillips - 2% - 32) Carlos Tevez - 2% - 18) Gareth Barry - 1% - 34) Nigel De Jong (c) - 1% - 19) Joleon Lescott - 1% - 14) Roque Santa Cruz - 1% - 5) Pablo Zabaleta - 1% - 39) Craig Bellamy - 0% - 7) Stephen Ireland - 0% -...
MAN CITY ISSUES (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Sheikh Mansour is set to attend his first Manchester City game since taking over the club in spectacular fashion in September 2008. The Sheikh's take-over was reportedly worth £210m and he has spent around £300m on the club in transfers, the stadium and the updating of the facilities. - The Abu Dhabi based billionaire will watch Manchester City play the United Arab Emirates national team...
Japan Times (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
LONDON (AP) Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given saved James McFadden's penalty in a 0-0 draw at Birmingham on Sunday for his team to climb two spots to fourth in the Premier League. Man City's fourth draw in a row — but first 0-0 score in 55 games stretching back to March 2008 — gave Mark Hughes' team 19 points from 10 games with only one loss, fewer defeats than any other Premier League...
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Manchester City had their goalkeeper Shay Given to thank for helping them claimed a 0-0 draw at Birmingham City. The Irishman capped another rock-solid show by saving James McFadden's 55th-minute penalty after Nigel de Jong was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the area. But one blow for the hosts was the Barry Ferguson red card after the midfielder jumped up to block a Pablo Zabaleta throw-in...
Blue Days (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Mark Hughes' side returned from St. Andrews with a draw thanks to the performance of Shay Given who left Birmingham's James McFadden beating the ground in frustration following a second half penalty save. Remarkably, City have moved up to fourth place despite a fourth consecutive league draw. This says more for the faltering results of those around them rather than any brilliance by the Blues. Once...
Arsenal News Review (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
What do I think about Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City? I think that's the question. Because Chelsea and Manchester United are the teams that win trophies. They are stronger in defence. Arsenal's style has changed but it's more coherent, more fully developed than Man City's style or Liverpool's style. At the moment stability, harmony and sharpness are paying dividends and the goals are flying...
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Mark Hughes praised goalkeeper Shay Given who ensured the Manchester City manager's 46th birthday was not a complete damp squib as his heroics earned a point at Birmingham.
TEAMtalk (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Mark Hughes credited an outstanding performance from Shay Given for earning Manchester City a fortunate draw against Birmingham at St Andrews.
Soccer news (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Newcastle Goalkeeper former Shay Given produced a superb display to save Manchester City from loses against Birmingham at St Andrew's on Sunday. Shay Given made a string of fine saves, the highlight a second-half penalty stop to deny James McFadden. It was a fourth successive draw in the Premier League for Mark Hughes' side, who nonetheless moved into the top four on goal difference. And Mark Hughes,...
Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
The marketing department at Eastlands never plastered Shay Given's face across a giant billboard when he joined the club. But when Manchester City 's cash is-no-object campaign is picked over, it's a fair bet that the Irishman's name will be up in lights.
icWales (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
SHAY GIVEN thanked his lucky stars after saving a penalty to earn Manchester City a point at Birmingham – but revealed his side remained disappointed with the result.
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
MARK HUGHES escaped from Birmingham with a birthday present of a point - thanks to bargain-buy Shay Given.
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
MARK HUGHES hailed Shay Given's wonder display for seeing Manchester City safely into the top four.
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