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Shay Given reveals how Newcastle United and owner Mike Ashley 'held a gun to his head' over 2009 contract talks that led to his Man City move

Daily Mail | October 18, 2017

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Shay Given was unable to fulfil his wish to finish his career at Newcastle United because of Mike Ashley's cost-cutting.

The former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper spent 12 years at St James' Park before joining Manchester City in 2009.

In his new book 'Any Given Saturday', he reveals how Newcastle offered him a contract worth less than his existing one.

Shay Given has revealed that Newcastle United offered him a reduced contract during negotiations in 2009 that led to the goalkeeper moving to Manchester City
Shay Given has revealed that Newcastle United offered him a reduced contract during negotiations in 2009 that led to the goalkeeper moving to Manchester City
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's cost-cutting apparently extended to Given's new contract
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley's cost-cutting apparently extended to Given's new contract

Given and his lawyer Michael Kennedy met with owner Ashley and assistant Derek Llambias for contract negotiations in 2009.

See full article at Daily Mail