Shay Given pays emotional tribute to Donegal coach Pat Shovelin

"We will all be strong for you Pat, the happiest man who I ever met, you would want us to be strong for you, and we will."

Shay Given pays emotional tribute to Donegal coach Pat Shovelin

Shay Given paid tribute to "a true gentleman and best friend" Pat Shovelin, who was laid to rest today, writes Stephen Barry.

The goalkeeping coach during Donegal's All-Ireland victory in 2012 passed away on Saturday, aged 41, following a battle with a rare but aggressive form of liver cancer.

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