Shay Given
Team News: Bojan returns for Stoke City at Luton
Stoke City striker Bojan returns to the Stoke City team for their League Cup second-round clash with Luton Town after seven months out with a knee injury
Aug 25, 18:54
On This Day: Man United's Ruud van Nistelrooy scores for 10th consecutive game
Twelve years ago today, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored for the 10th Premier League game in a row as Manchester United won 2-1 away at Newcastle United.
Aug 23, 08:00
On This Day: Manchester City sign Vincent Kompany
On this day in 2008, Manchester City spent £6m to sign young centre-back Vincent Kompany from Hamburg.
Aug 22, 08:00
Shay Given's girlfriend Becky Gibson 'pregnant with couple's first child'
The girlfriend of Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given is reportedly pregnant with the couple's first child.
Aug 21, 17:00
Team News: Four debutants for Liverpool against Stoke City
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers hands debuts to James Milner, Christian Benteke, Joe Gomez and Nathaniel Clyne in their Premier League opener against Stoke City.
Aug 9, 15:09
Preview: Stoke City vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.
Aug 7, 17:09
Stoke City fall to heavy Porto defeat in final pre-season match
Goals from Vincent Aboubakar, Alberto Bueno and Yacine Brahimi condemn Stoke City to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Porto in their final pre-season match.
Aug 2, 18:39
Shay Given: 'Tim Sherwood will have a plan to replace Fabian Delph, Christian Benteke'
Former Aston Villa keeper Shay Given believes that Tim Sherwood will have a plan to replace Fabian Delph and Christian Benteke at the club.
Jul 22, 02:42
Shay Given: 'Fabian Delph deserves Manchester City move'
Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given believes that former Aston Villa teammate Fabian Delph made "the right decision" by joining Manchester City.
Jul 21, 22:35
Shay Given: 'I've settled in quickly at Stoke City'
New Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given admits that he has settled in to life at the club with ease.
Jul 21, 11:57
Stoke City claim third place in Premier League Asia Trophy with routine win
Stoke City beat Singha All Star XI 2-0 in Singapore to claim third place in the Premier League Asia Trophy.
Jul 18, 12:51
English players at Sheikh Mansour's Manchester City: How have they fared?
Following Raheem Sterling's switch to Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how his fellow Englishmen have done at the Etihad Stadium since Sheikh Mansour's takeover.
Jul 16, 16:42
Danny Higginbotham: 'Glen Johnson right for Stoke City'
Danny Higginbotham tells Sports Mole that Glen Johnson will prove himself to be a "very good signing" for his former club Stoke City.
Jul 16, 12:43
Team News: Joselu, Jakob Haugaard start for Stoke City in Everton friendly
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes hands starts to summer signings Joselu and Jakob Haugaard for their Barclays Asia Trophy clash with Everton.
Jul 15, 10:26
Ryan Shawcross tips Jack Butland to shine this season
Ryan Shawcross believes that Jack Butland can shine for Stoke City following Asmir Begovic's move to Chelsea.
Jul 15, 05:19
Shay Given: Mark Hughes is a "quality manager"
Newly-signed Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given says that Potters boss Mark Hughes is a "quality manager".
Jul 12, 16:10
Stoke City confirm Glen Johnson capture
Stoke City sign ex-Liverpool defender Glen Johnson on a free transfer.
Jul 12, 15:10
Mark Hughes hopes Stoke City will "benefit" from Glen Johnson experience
Glen Johnson can "help" Stoke City progress forward, according to manager Mark Hughes, as the Potters reportedly close in on a deal to sign the full-back.
Jul 11, 21:56
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes eyes further signings
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes reveals that he is looking to do more business in the transfer market before the end of the summer.
Jul 11, 17:18
Shay Given: 'Mark Hughes was big factor in Stoke City move'
Shay Given reveals that the prospect of working with Mark Hughes again convinced him to move to Stoke City on a two-year deal.
Jul 11, 04:02
Stoke City complete Shay Given signing
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given signs a two-year contract with Stoke City after being released by Aston Villa.
Jul 10, 18:48
Chelsea on brink of £8m deal for Stoke City stopper Asmir Begovic?
Chelsea are reportedly on the brink of completing an £8m deal to bring 28-year-old Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to Stamford Bridge.
Jul 10, 10:06
Report: Chelsea to complete £8m Asmir Begovic move
A report suggests that Chelsea are close to completing an £8m move for Stoke City keeper Asmir Begovic in a deal that will see Marco van Ginkel move to the Potters on loan.
Jul 10, 02:55
Report: Shay Given to undergo Stoke City medical
Experienced goalkeeper Shay Given will undergo a medical at Stoke City before signing a short-term deal, according to a report.
Jul 9, 10:48
Report: Stoke City scupper Middlesbrough's move for Shay Given
Stoke City are reportedly in pole position to capture Shay Given from Aston Villa after making an 11th-hour move to scupper Middlesbrough's hopes of signing him.
Jul 8, 17:16
Shay Given to join Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of veteran goalkeeper Shay Given from Aston Villa, according to a report.
Jul 8, 08:56
Report: Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic wanted by Aston Villa
Aston Villa are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Jun 25, 08:40
Aston Villa 'want Fabian Delph to mentor Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa are lining up Fabian Delph to act as a mentor for Jack Grealish, according to reports.
Jun 21, 08:57
Republic of Ireland and Scotland share the spoils in in Dublin
Shaun Maloney cancels out Jonathan Walters's opener as the Republic of Ireland and Scotland share the spoils.
Jun 13, 18:55
Half-Time Report: Jonathan Walters strike separates Republic of Ireland and Scotland
Jonathan Walters scores the only goal of the first half in the crucial Euro 2016 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Scotland.
Jun 13, 17:50
Team News: Daryl Murphy leads the Republic of Ireland attack against Scotland
Ipswich's Daryl Murphy gets the nod ahead of Shane Long and Robbie Keane to lead the Republic of Ireland attack in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.
Jun 13, 16:20
Aston Villa's Alan Hutton reveals Shay Given pranked Fabian Delph with a fish
Alan Hutton reveals that his Aston Villa teammate Shay Given once put a fish in Fabian Delph's car as a prank.
Jun 12, 11:44
Shay Given: 'Roy Keane made a difference'
Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given admits that Roy Keane's time at the club helped him prolong his international career.
Jun 8, 12:09
England, Republic of Ireland share goalless draw
England and the Republic of Ireland play to a goalless draw in their international friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
Jun 7, 14:53
Team News: Ryan Bertrand makes first England start
Roy Hodgson hands Ryan Bertrand a first England start for their international friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
Jun 7, 12:14
USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann "surprised" by Tim Sherwood's Brad Guzan snub
USA head coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists that he will start Brad Guzan in goal, despite the shot-stopper being snubbed by Tim Sherwood for Aston Villa's FA Cup final.
Jun 1, 08:58
Arsenal win record 12th FA Cup with mauling of Aston Villa
Goals from Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez, Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud help Arsenal to a 4-0 win over Aston Villa and a record 12th FA Cup win.
May 30, 19:21
Half-Time Report: Theo Walcott fires Arsenal in front of Aston Villa
Theo Walcott's 40th-minute strike gives Arsenal a deserved lead at half time of the FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley.
May 30, 18:17
Team News: Theo Walcott starts at Wembley for Arsenal in FA Cup final
Theo Walcott is given the nod ahead of Olivier Giroud to lead the Arsenal line in Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa.
May 30, 16:29
Preview: FA Cup final: Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 2015 FA Cup final, as holders Arsenal aim to become the first 12-time winners of the competition against Aston Villa at Wembley.
May 28, 18:21
