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Caption competition: Shay Given sends a message

What was the Aston Villa ‘keeper saying into a walkie-talkie at training earlier?

GIOVANNI TRAPATONI’S IRELAND squad trained at Malahide this morning ahead of their crucial Euro 2012 qualification double-header.

The Boys in Green take on Andorra on Friday night before their final group game at home to Armenia tomorrow week.

During the session at Gannon Park, goalkeeper Shay Given got on the walkie-talkie. But what was he saying?

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    Mute Baz Harkin
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    Jun 26th 2020, 8:24 AM

    Great read.

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    Mute Connoroconner
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    Jun 26th 2020, 3:38 PM

    Fair play Curtis, always a great player, a great ambassador and very articulate.

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    Mute The Guru
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    Jun 26th 2020, 3:12 PM

    Great article

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    Jun 26th 2020, 4:33 PM

    Great read, didn’t realise how though his childhood was with his mother’s passing so young. Great determination to bring up his siblings and make an impact across the water.

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    Jun 26th 2020, 6:00 PM

    An inspiring story, hopefully he gets a chance to coach in England in the future

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    Jun 26th 2020, 4:17 PM

    Great read. He makes a good point about number of BAME managers versus number of BAME players… The former should be much higher.

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    Mute Fr Romeo sensini.
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    Jun 26th 2020, 6:14 PM

    Interesting guy,i hope his coaching career brings success.

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    Mute Paul Maguire
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    Jun 26th 2020, 6:51 PM

    I remember Curtis when he worked in a newsagents in Talbot street Dublin 1
    Very nice guy

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    Mute Sean Treacy
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    Jun 26th 2020, 7:01 PM

    Great article and wishing Curtis the best of luck going forward

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    Mute N Fitz
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    Jun 26th 2020, 7:29 PM

    A great guy and a very enjoyable read. Best of luck Curtis!

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    Jun 26th 2020, 8:52 PM

    Great read.

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    Mute Micu
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    Jun 26th 2020, 10:39 PM

    Great article. Let’s not shy away from our shortcomings as a country, no one should be victim to this sort of abuse. Welcome the diverse next generation of Ireland

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    Jun 26th 2020, 11:00 PM

    A Boro legend

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    Jun 27th 2020, 4:28 AM

    Curtis is a legend. Racism is a cancer destroying society.

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    Jun 26th 2020, 3:22 PM

    Who gives a fuvk if you slate brown white back who cares your Irish x

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    Mute Fred
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    Jun 26th 2020, 6:36 PM

    @BriP75: stupid comment. Evidently some people cared enough about his skin colour to racially abuse the man growing up. That sort of ignorant attitude is the reason why racism still exists in society. Educate yourself…

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