Shay Given has had to make way for Joe Hart
Thursday August 19,2010
SHAY GIVEN is ready to quit Manchester City after receiving a Europa League snub from Roberto Mancini.
Given travelled to Romania for the qualifier against minnows Timisoara tonight believing he would get the chance to prove why he should be No1 at Eastlands.
But he was amazed to discover that Joe Hart will again start in goal,
leaving him fuming and considering asking for a loan to Arsenal or
Fulham. The Gunners are close to signing Mark Schwarzer from Fulham, who
would in turn need a new goalkeeper and Given would be open to moving
to either.
A source close to Given said: “Shay is confused and torn over what to do. He only
joined City 18 months ago and wanted to win things after 10 years at
Newcastle. And he doesn’t see Mancini leaving Hart out now, ev en if he
makes a mistake. Shay is watching the situation at Arsenal, while at
Fulham, a loan might be something he would consider but he’s finding it
really difficult to know whatto do. The last thing he wants to do is
risk his place in the Ireland team, as he knows they have a great chance
of qualifying for Euro 2012.”
Mancini added: “Joe Hart will play. I had a very diffi cult choice to make
before our opening game at Spurs on Saturday. That is because I have two
world-class keepers. It is difficult for one of them to sit on the
bench. I respect Shay a lot. He is a good man and I want him to stay,
but I also understand any decision he might make.”
City completed the signing of James Milner yesterday in a deal worth £26million, with Stephen Ireland moving to Aston Villa.
Ireland said: “I have plenty of personal ambitions. I want to get back to
playing the way I can. I haven’t played 90 minutes in nearly eight or
nine months, which is not normal for me.”
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