Irish abroad: Newcastle news O'Brien deal hits hitch - March 15, 2001 Andy O'Brien's proposed £1.5 move to Newcastle has hit a hitch. Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond is apparently insisting on a sell-on clause and that is proving a stumbling block for the Magpies, who had hoped to clinch the deal ahead of today's transfer deadline. full story » Newcastle target O'Brien - March 14, 2001 It was only a matter of time before the vultures descended for Andy O'Brien, relegation-doomed Bradford's prize remaining asset - and Newcastle United are first in the queue. full story » Duff: hands off say Blackburn - February 20, 2001 Blackburn manager Graeme Souness has rebuffed Newcastle United's attempts to sign Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff - and has stepped up his own bid to sign another Irishman, Alan Mahon, from Sporting Lisbon. full story » Shay okay! - February 20, 2001 Newcastle United 'keeper Shay Given has received the all-clear to line out for the Republic of Ireland against Denmark tomorrow week, despite his dislocated finger. full story » Given withdraws transfer request - January 24, 2001 Republic of Ireland Shay Given has officially withdrawn his request for a transfer, following his star display for Newcastle at the weekend. The request had been turned down by the club in any case. full story » Robson confirms Givens transfer refusal - January 17, 2001 Newcastle United boss Bobby Robson confirmed yesterday that Shay Givens request for a transfer was turned down when he handed him an official club letter outlining their decision. full story » Newcastle refuse Given request - January 10, 2001 Shay Given has been stupidly told by Newcastle to knuckle down and fight for his place, after the club refused his transfer request. full story » New blood in u17 squad - January 9, 2001 Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has named a strong 18-man squad to face France in Montpellier on January 24 and 26. Included in the squad are four players who have yet to taste international football. full story » Robson brands Given as 'selfish' - January 9, 2001 Newcastle manager Bobby Robson accused Shay Given of 'acting in a selfish manner' after the Irish international slapped in a transfer request yesterday. full story » Doherty first helps Spurs to dramatic win - January 3, 2001 Young Irish international Gary Doherty was the toast of White Hart Lane last night after his first goal for the club set Tottenham on their way to their first win in seven games. full story » Irish talent on the rise - December 11, 2000 Eight million pounds worth of Irish talent could soon be on its way from the English Nationwide to the Premiership. full story » The other Player of the Year contenders - October 26, 2000 As well as the Senior, Young and Eircom League Player of the Year awards there are another nine gongs up for grabs. full story » Given withdrawn from squad - September 29, 2000 Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was thrown into a goalkeeping crisis yesterday with the news that Shay Given has been withdrawn from the squad to face Portugal and Estonia. full story » London called for Given - September 15, 2000 Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has revealed that two London clubs were in contact with his agent while he was in talks with Newcastle over a new contract. full story » Given commits future to Newcastle - September 14, 2000 Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has ended speculation about his future by signing a new three-year contract at Newcastle. full story » Given stalling on deal - September 13, 2000 Shay Given was in negotiations yesterday with Newcastle United about a new contract - but after exhaustive talks the two sides were no nearer a solution. full story » Given set for contract talks today - September 8, 2000 Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is set to sit down for talks with Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd today about a new contract. full story » Given is happy to stay with the Toon - September 5, 2000 Irish international goalkeeper Shay Given has stated that he is happy to stay at Newcastle United despite the supposed interest from Celtic. full story » Given is Number One at Newcastle - July 18, 2000 Newcastle United's squad numbers have been announced and it is good news for Ireland's Shay Given. There was talk all close season about the club bringing a new goalkeeper to St. James' Gate but that has subsided now and Shay has been handed the No.1 shirt. full story »