| Shay Given: Great Irish Sports Stars Contributor(s): Mac A'Bháird, Natasha (Author) |
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ISBN: 1788492587 ISBN-13: 9781788492584 Publisher: O'Brien Press OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Soccer |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2021389363 |
| Physical Information: 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The inspiration behind many of Ireland's greatest days, Shay Given earned 134 caps for his country and played in goal for Ireland for 20 years! Find how a boy who let in 7 goals in his first start for Lifford United went on to become one of the world's leading goalies. From the time he was a young boy playing football with his brothers in the front garden of their Donegal home, Shay Given dreamed of football glory. Leaving home at just sixteen to join Celtic, Shay had to face many challenges on the road to becoming a world-class goalkeeper. He went on to play for top clubs like Newcastle United and Manchester City, played in the Champions League, and was the last line of defence for Ireland at the World Cup and the European Championships. The inspirational life story of the Republic of Ireland's longest-serving player. |
