Shay Given asks for transfer

The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has handed in a transfer request to his club.

The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has handed in a transfer request to his club.

The Newcastle United player has been left out of the St James' Park line-up recently following a series of excellent performances from Steve Harper.

Given joined Newcastle from Blackburn after also spending time on loan at Swindon and Sunderland.

"The board have told me that they will give me a decision later in the week and in the meantime I will train with enthusiasm," said the 24-year-old.

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