Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni hopes to retain senior players
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni says that he is desperate to keep senior players after Euro 2012.
Nov 14, 07:29
Shay Given
Shay Given: "We are not there yet"
Shay Given insists that Republic of Ireland will take nothing for granted against Estonia on Tuesday evening.
Nov 12, 17:11
Shay Given
Shay Given: No more excuses
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given believes the result is the only thing that matters when they take on Estonia in their Euro 2012 play-off.
Nov 10, 08:09
Shay Given
Shay Given fit for Republic of Ireland playoff
ROI keeper Shay Given says that he is fit for his country's Euro 2012 playoff against Estonia on Friday after a neck injury.
Nov 9, 18:34
Shay Given
Shay Given misses Republic of Ireland training
Shay Given misses today's Republic of Ireland training session but is expected to feature against Estonia.
Nov 8, 12:57
Shay Given
Alex McLeish eases blame on Shay Given
Alex McLeish insists that Shay Given is not to blame for Aston Villa's defensive frailties.
Nov 3, 18:24
Adam Johnson
Result: Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa
The Blues move top of the Premier League after a 4-1 win over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 15, 15:51
Shay Given
Shay Given looking for 'easy' playoff draw
Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given hopes for "somebody easy" in their Euro 2012 playoff.
Oct 12, 19:04
Shay Given
Shay Given: 'We're going for the win'
Shay Given says that the Republic of Ireland will go all out to beat Armenia on Tuesday in their Euro 2012 qualifier.
Oct 8, 20:21
Shay Given
Shay Given: Time is running out for Northern Ireland
Shay Given admits that he doesn't have "many years left" for success with the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 6, 09:18
Richard Dunne
Result: Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Aston Villa
A stoppage time own goal from Richard Dunne hands Queens Park Rangers a share of the spoils against Aston Villa.
Sep 25, 16:55
Demba Ba and Shay Given
In Pictures: Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle United
Pictures from Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
Sep 17, 20:21
Tim Krul
Tim Krul relishing Shay Given challenge
Newcastle keeper Tim Krul is looking forward to facing his old mentor Shay Given this weekend.
Sep 14, 19:47
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni praises performances of Richard Dunne and Shay Given
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni reserves special praise for Richard Dunne and Shay Given after his side's 0-0 draw in Russia.
Sep 6, 18:53
Shay Given
Result: Russia 0-0 Republic of Ireland
Shay Given produces a number of saves to help Ireland gain a point from the trip to Moscow.
Sep 6, 17:04
Stephen Kelly
Team News: Darren O'Dea, Stephen Kelly handed Ireland starts
Giovanni Trapattoni calls Darren O'Dea and Stephen Kelly into the Republic of Ireland starting lineup for tomorrow's match against Russia.
Sep 5, 14:34
John O'Shea
John O'Shea withdraws from Republic of Ireland squad
John O'Shea pulls out of the Republic of Ireland squad to take on Russia with calf and hip complaints.
Sep 4, 13:36
Robbie Keane
Result: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Slovakia
The Republic of Ireland earn a point in their Euro 2012 qualifying group with a 0-0 draw against Slovakia in Dublin.
Sep 2, 21:21
Kevin Doyle, James Collins
Result: Aston Villa 0-0 Wolves
Aston Villa dominate Wolves but neither side is able to find the back of the net.
Aug 27, 15:33
Shay Given
Shay Given targets trophies with Aston Villa
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given says that a winning a trophy with the club would mean more than his FA Cup winners medal from Manchester City.
Aug 20, 15:31
Shay Given
Alex McLeish pleased with Shay Given's debut
Alex McLeish praises Shay Given's performance on his Aston Villa debut.
Aug 13, 22:44
Joe Hart
Joe Hart signs new five-year contract at Eastlands
Joe Hart signs a new five-year contract at Manchester City.
Aug 8, 19:17
Shay Given
Shay Given: 'I needed first-team football'
Aston Villa's new goalkeeper Shay Given admits the offer of first-team football was the main reason for his move away from Manchester City.
Jul 29, 11:05
Darren Bent
Aston Villa reach Asia Cup final
Aston Villa reach the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy after Darren Bent scores the only goal of the game to beat Blackburn Rovers.
Jul 27, 19:27
Shay Given
Shay Given not daunted by five-year Aston Villa contract
Shay Given is not daunted by his five-year contract with Aston Villa.
Jul 20, 11:25
Shay Given
Aston Villa complete Shay Given signing
Aston Villa complete the signing of Shay Given on a five-year contract.
Jul 19, 08:06
Shay Given
Shay Given close to completing Aston Villa move
Shay Given is expected to complete a move from Manchester City to Aston Villa within 24 hours.
Jul 18, 13:02
Shay Given
Aston Villa agree fee with Manchester City for Shay Given
Alex McLeish offers first-team football to Shay Given.
Jul 15, 13:23
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