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Newcastle musician Andrew Cushin is a huge Magpies fan
'Outside his dressing room, he had this massive Man City flag. I thought it’d be funny to stick a big black-and-white Newcastle flag over the top. That didn’t go down too well': Andrew Cushin on his run-in with Noel Gallagher

By James Andrew Published

EXCLUSIVE Newcastle United superfan Andrew Cushin sat down with FourFourTwo to discuss Noel Gallagher, Shay Given and life as an up-and-coming musician

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Roy Keane pictured playing for the Republic of Ireland in 1998
The best Irish players ever

By Tom Hancock Published

A rundown of Ireland's finest footballing talent

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Former Newcastle United and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton FC at St. James Park on October 19, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Ex-Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given tells FFT major medal 'doesn't mean a lot'

By Tom Hancock Published

Given enjoyed the greatest success of his career with Man City – although it wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been...

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Roy Keane Mic McCarthy
Roy Keane “must regret” walking out on Ireland at 2002 World Cup – Shay Given

By Ian Murtagh Published

Shay Given has told FFT that he wonders what could have been if Roy Keane hadn't left the Republic of Ireland squad 21 years ago...

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Alan Shearer celebrating a goal
RANKED! The 10 best Newcastle players ever

By Tom Hancock Published

It's no easy task ranking the best Newcastle United players ever, but here it is – FFT's definitive list of the greatest players to call St. James' Park home...

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The Scots Guard brass band play on the pitch at Wembley Stadium before the 1998 FA Cup Final Arsenal vs Newcastle
Going to 1998 FA Cup Final was the best day of my life, even though my team lost

By Matthew Ketchell Published

FA CUP FINAL Deputy Editor Matthew Ketchell gets nostalgic about attending the 1998 FA Cup final between Arsenal and Newcastle

FA CUP FINAL
A collection of footballer fan mail sent to FourFourTwo Deputy Editor Matt Ketchell in the 90s
‘Dear Nigel Martyn…’: Rediscovering the childhood letters I wrote to footballers in the '90s

By Matthew Ketchell Published

LETTERS TO FOOTBALLERS Matthew Ketchell sent dozens of letters to Premier League footballers in the 1990s – almost 30 years later he has unearthed the replies

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No Given or Ireland returns for Republic

By FourFourTwo Staff Last updated

Shay Given Shay Given and Stephen Ireland will not return to the Republic of Ireland squad to face Serbia, despite talks with boss Martin O'Neill.

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Lambert yet to decide over Guzan and Given

By FourFourTwo Staff Last updated

Brad Guzan Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is yet to decide who will start in goal for him for their Premier League opener against Stoke City.

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Given out of international retirement for Ireland

By FourFourTwo Staff Last updated

Shay Given Shay Given has come out of international retirement to be included in the Republic of Ireland's squad for fixtures against Oman and Georgia.

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