Fa Barclaycard Premiership News Update

Fa Barclaycard Premiership News
( 31 December 2008 )

English Premiership football News

Given will not be sold - Kinnear
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear insists goalkeeper Shay Given will not leave St James' Park in January.

In recent weeks, Arsenal and Tottenham have both been linked with a transfer window move for 32 years.

But The Journal Kinnear said: "I will not leave - he has no interest in whatsoever. He likes football club.

"It was part of the city and that suits us because it is a world-class goalkeeper. He is very happy here, it is very comfortable at Newcastle United."

Given the speculation surrounding the future of the increase, having produced a magnificent series win over the Magpie 5 -1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.

This performance has led to hail Kinnear the Republic of Ireland international as the best goalkeeper in the Fa Barclaycard Premiership.

"Shay the performance against Liverpool was brilliant and has picked up on," said Kinnear.

"But ask the Geordie fans, and I think they already knew how good he is. They know their football, to be one of their favorites, everything is good about the way it is.

"It is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League by a mile."

Newcastle have strengths in the goalkeeping position, because with long-term deputy Steve Harper is currently in discussions on a new contract.

However, Kinnear is determined to keep its best players, including England striker Michael Owen whose contract expires during the summer, as he tries to steer the club away from the lower half of the table.
by bbcnews.