Sean Dyche wants to bring veteran goalkeeper Shay Given to Burnley as he trains with non-league Macclesfield
SEAN DYCHE wants to bring veteran Shay Given to Burnley.
The ex-Republic of Ireland keeper, 41, is on a free transfer after two seasons at Stoke.
Reuters Shay Given is a free agent after leaving Stoke City this summer[/caption]
Reuters Sean Dyche is looking for an experienced back up keeper at Burnley[/caption]
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Boss Dyche has England stopper Tom Heaton as his No 1 but Given would add experience and help to boost his squad depth.
He would compete with Nick Pope for the Clarets back-up slot to Heaton and make sure that there is cover for cup games.
The ex-Newcastle keeper did the same role at the Bet365 Stadium last season and has refused to hang up his gloves after getting released.
Given has been training at National League side Macclesfield Town taking specialist keeper training sessions with the blessing of manager John Askey.
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown and former Hull centre back Alex Bruce been training and coaching at Moss Rose while they undertake their coaching badges.
The keeper is keen to maintain his fitness levels this summer as he assesses his future and waits to get fixed up with club in time for the start of the season.
Reuters Given will be back up to first choice Tom Heaton at Turf Moor[/caption]
Action Images Given lost his place in the City side to a young Joe Hart[/caption]
PA:Press Association Given spent four season at Villa Park[/caption]
Getty Images Given retired for the second time from international football last year[/caption]
After 12 years at Newcastle United, Given joined Manchester City in 2008 under Mark Hughes.
But was dropped the next season by new boss Roberto Mancini who promoted Joe Hart as the club’s No1 goalkeeper.
The Irishman moved to Aston Villa for four years before his move to Stoke to link up again with Mark Hughes in Staffordshire.
Given retired from international football in 2016 after 134 caps for the Republic of Ireland.
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