Roberto Mancini wants to keep hold of Shay Given according to The Observer. “At this moment, Joe plays. Because we have four competitions, we need Shay. I’m sorry for one goalkeeper, but today I chose Joe and I’m very happy to have Shay Given. I spoke to him. He’s a big name, he’s a big goalkeeper, and he respects my decision.”
This contrasts with the Irish News of the World who run with ‘Hart-broken Given is told: “You can goâ€,’ while The Irish Mail on Sunday believes that Given is to put in a transfer request, and believes that he could end up going on loan to Fulham as a replacement for Mark Schwarzer.
The Irish News of the World has ‘City eye Fabio,’ in which they claim that Manchester City will offer Fabio Capello the job of manager at Eastlands, if Roberto Mancini doesn’t get off to a flying start.
The Title speculates that Henry Shefflin could be given a place on the bench for the All-Ireland final, even if he is injured, so that he will be able to pick up his medal.
