Séamus John "...

Séamus John James "Shay" Given (born 20 April 1976 in Lifford, County Donegal) is an Irish football goalkeeper who currently plays for Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland . He is the vice-captain of both his country and club. He has been named in the PFA Team of the Year twice (in 2002 and 2006) and has been voted Newcastle Player of the Year as well as FAI Player of the Year in 2006. For Ireland, Given has been capped 86 times; a record for a goalkeeper. He was also first choice at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.