Shay Given

I enjoyed this book because Shay Given is one of the greatest Irish soccer players of all times and is an inspiration to all young soccer fans … I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 10 – 12 who enjoy sport. I would give this book 9 out of 10. Oliver, Age 12, 6th Class Ballygarvan NS, Ballygarvan, Co Cork.

 

-- Seomra Ranga

Shay Given and Jason Sherlock’s sporting lives are examined in two well-researched and accessible new books by Natasha Mac a’Bhaird and Donny Mahoney

* Irish Independent *

I would definitely recommend this book to any enthusiastic Irish soccer fans Aaron Lett, age 12

* Ireland’s Own *

The statistics of Shay Given’s illustrious career as a goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland football team speak for themselves – but the story behind his love for the beautiful game is just as compelling. From a young age, Given was playing soccer with his brothers in Donegal, dreaming of representing his country. His journey from that beginning to the international stage is a compelling and inspiring one, and Mac a’Bháird does it great justice, bringing us into the early days of Shay Given’s sporting career.

* CBI Deliver the Joy of Reading *

I enjoyed this book because Shay Given is one of the greatest Irish soccer players of all times and is an inspiration to all young soccer fans … I would recommend this book to both boys and girls ages 10 – 12 who enjoy sport. I would give this book, 9 out of 10 - Oliver, Age 12, 6th Class Ballygarvan NS, Ballygarvan, Co Cork.

-- Seomra R