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Former Newcastle and Celtic legend reveals he once turned down Man United to join his boyhood club - leaving Sir Alex Ferguson shocked

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given revealed he once turned down a chance to play for Manchester United.

The 47-year-old recalled the time he once had trials with the Premier League giants, who were managed by Sir Alex Ferguson at the time.

Given claimed that the reason he turned down a move to Old Trafford was because he favoured a move to his boyhood club, Celtic.

The former Republic of Ireland international said he was a Celtic fan growing up and believed joining the Scottish side would benefit him early on in his career.