Given named FAI player of year but rules out Irish captaincy

SHAY GIVEN was last night named eircom/FAI senior international player of the year at the annual televised awards ceremony in Dublin.

Given named FAI player of year but rules out Irish captaincy
Mon, 27 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Liam Mackey

The Lifford-born goalkeeper was hardly a surprise choice. His inspired form was one of the highlights of Ireland’s unsuccessful World Cup campaign.

The Newcastle goalkeeper revealed he will not be Ireland’s new captain with speculation mounting that Kevin Kilbane will take the role.

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