Shay Given
Manchester City hit four past Stoke City to regain third spot
Manchester City regain third place in the Premier League table with a 4-0 victory over Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 23, 14:36
Dele Alli: 'Tottenham Hotspur must keep going'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli urges his teammates to continue in the same vein over the last four games of the season following their 4-0 win over Stoke.
Apr 18, 22:23
Tottenham Hotspur thrash Stoke City to keep title dream alive
Tottenham Hotspur close the gap on leaders Leicester City to five points courtesy of a 4-0 rout over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
Apr 18, 21:52
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur at full strength for Stoke City trip
Mauricio Pochettino names a strong Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup for their clash away at Stoke City.
Apr 18, 19:04
Mark Hughes: 'Give Jakob Haugaard time to adapt to Premier League'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that Jakob Haugaard needs time to adapt to the Premier League having conceded six goals in his first two top-flight appearances.
Apr 14, 18:54
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes: 'We will miss Jack Butland'
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that the Potters "will miss" injured goalkeeper Jack Butland in the final weeks of the season.
Apr 1, 20:20
Preview: Stoke City vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Stoke City's home Premier League encounter against Swansea City at the Britannia Stadium.
Mar 31, 18:17
Danny Higginbotham: 'Shay Given should replace Jack Butland'
Danny Higginbotham urges Stoke City manager Mark Hughes to pick Shay Given in goal for this weekend's home game against Swansea City.
Mar 31, 12:39
Video: Sky Sports News left red-faced as prankster impersonates Shay Given
Sky Sports News gets duped live on air by a caller pretending to be Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given.
Mar 28, 11:55
Preview: Stoke City vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the League Cup semi-final between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.
Jan 4, 10:21
Preview: Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United at the Britannia.
Dec 24, 11:01
Preview: West Ham United vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between West Ham United and Stoke City at Upton Park.
Dec 11, 16:29
Preview: Stoke City vs. Sheffield Wednesday
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Capital One Cup quarter-final between Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday at the Britannia Stadium.
Nov 30, 15:11
On this day: Ruud van Nistelrooy hits Manchester United hat-trick
Thirteen years ago today, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a hat-trick as Manchester United won an eight-goal contest against Newcastle United.
Nov 23, 06:00
Lee Carsley: 'David Button can be as good as Shay Given, Nigel Martyn'
Lee Carsley says that Brentford goalkeeper David Button can become as good as former goalkeepers Shay Given and Nigel Martyn.
Nov 17, 21:19
John O'Shea, Shane Long take part in Republic of Ireland training
Shane Long and John O'Shea are likely to be in contention to feature for Republic of Ireland against Bosnia-Herzegovina, having taken part in Sunday's training session.
Nov 15, 11:33
Team News: Wes Hoolahan, Daryl Murphy return for Republic of Ireland, Edin Dzeko starts
Norwich City midfielder Wes Hoolahan returns to the starting XI for the Republic of Ireland's playoff clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Daryl Murphy starts up front.
Nov 13, 19:06
Edin Dzeko expecting difficult Republic of Ireland test
Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko believes that the Republic of Ireland have enough talent in their ranks to replace their absent players, setting up a tough contest.
Nov 12, 18:23
Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 playoff action as Bosnia-Herzegovina welcome Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side to Zenica.
Nov 10, 16:47
Shane Long, John O'Shea remain with Ireland despite injury worries
John O'Shea and Shane Long stay with the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina despite both players struggling with injuries.
Nov 8, 22:14
Shay Given: 'Jack Butland has great future for Stoke City, England'
Stoke City goalkeeper Shay Given believes that teammate and fellow stopper Jack Butland will be competing against Joe Hart for the England goalkeeper jersey in the future.
Nov 8, 13:33
Preview: Stoke City vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as hosts Stoke City welcome travelling Watford to the Britannia Stadium in Staffordshire.
Oct 22, 15:35
Manchester derby: Top five Old Trafford clashes
Ahead of Sunday's meeting, Sports Mole picks out the top five Premier League Manchester derbies that have been played at Old Trafford.
Oct 22, 15:31
Team News: Shane Long starts for the Republic of Ireland against Poland
Shane Long is rewarded for his winner against Germany as he comes into the starting lineup for the Republic of Ireland's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with Poland.
Oct 11, 18:51
Preview: Poland vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the vital Euro 2016 qualifier between Poland and the Republic of Ireland.
Oct 9, 17:14
Shay Given ruled out of Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 clash against Poland
Republic of Ireland confirm that Shay Given will play no part in Sunday's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland due to a knee injury.
Oct 9, 17:03
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Republic or Ireland's famous 1-0 victory over world champions Germany in Dublin.
Oct 8, 22:38
Republic of Ireland shock Germany to set up crunch clash against Poland
The Republic of Ireland secure a shock 1-0 win over Germany in Thursday night's Euro 2016 Group D qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 8, 21:44
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Republic of Ireland, Germany
The Republic of Ireland are holding Germany to a goalless draw in their Euro 2016 Group D qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 8, 20:37
Peter Crouch nets winner as Stoke City see off Fulham
Stoke City progress to the fourth round of the League Cup after Peter Crouch's strike earns his side a 1-0 win over Fulham in Tuesday's tie at Craven Cottage.
Sep 22, 21:38
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Leicester City's visit of Aston Villa as the Foxes look to protect their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Sep 11, 21:07
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Georgia
Sports Mole provides an in-depth analysis of the Republic of Ireland's hard-fought 1-0 win over Georgia in Dublin.
Sep 7, 22:30
Jon Walters gives Republic of Ireland narrow victory
Jon Walters's goal hands the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 victory over Georgia in Group D of Euro 2016 qualifying.
Sep 7, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Georgia frustrate Republic of Ireland in goalless first half
The Republic of Ireland are level at 0-0 with Georgia after 45 minutes of their Euro 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
Sep 7, 20:35
Shay Given warns Republic of Ireland against complacency
Veteran goalkeeper Shay Given warns his Republic of Ireland teammates not to take Georgia lightly.
Sep 5, 14:14
Match Analysis: Gibraltar 0-4 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action in Faro as the Republic of Ireland beat Gibraltar 4-0 in Euro 2016 qualifying.
Sep 4, 22:11
Half-Time Report: Cyris Christie puts Republic of Ireland ahead in Gibraltar
Republic of Ireland hold a slender lead away to Gibraltar after Cyrus Christie's strike in Faro.
Sep 4, 20:33
Team News: Jonathan Walters, Robbie Keane lead Ireland attack against Gibraltar
Robbie Keane and Jonathan Walters will start up front for the Republic of Ireland as they look to move into third in Group D with a win over Gibraltar.
Sep 4, 19:16
Mark Hughes happy with Stoke City squad
Mark Hughes says that he is happy with his Stoke squad amid suggestions that he could make a few last-minute signings before the transfer window shuts.
Aug 29, 05:19
Stoke City break Luton Town hearts on penalties
Luton Town suffer a heartbreaking 8-7 penalty shootout defeat to Stoke City after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup second-round tie at Kenilworth Road.
Aug 25, 22:36
