Hughes full of praise for Given

Mark Hughes has heaped praise on Republic of Ireland and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, after he ensured City's manager’s 46th birthday was not a complete damp squib.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2009 - 07:48

Mark Hughes has heaped praise on Republic of Ireland and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, after he ensured City's manager’s 46th birthday was not a complete damp squib.

Given's heroics earned a point at Birmingham.

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