‘Unbelievable career’: Fans flock to Twitter to bid Shay Given farewell
Last night, Shay Given announced that he is retiring from international football.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper took to Twitter to thank his fans and team-mates for all of their undying support over the years.
Thanks to all the irish fans around the world pic.twitter.com/KSS1U6yZPl
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) July 28, 2016
He wrote: “I’m one of the lucky ones who got to wear the jersey for his country and wore the badge with pride 134 times.
"But now it's time to hang up the gloves and move from the onion bag to the terraces, where I'll be shouting the lads on as one of Ireland's biggest fans."
He finished with: "Couldn't have done it without you."
With a very emotional goodbye, his fans flocked to Twitter to wish him the best:
An honour to play with Ireland's greatest ever goalkeeper! Congrats on an unbelievable international career @No1shaygiven ! #horse
— Darren O'Dea (@odea_darren) July 28, 2016
Best of luck to @No1shaygiven on his Ireland retirement, one of the greats and a pleasure to deal with
— Cathal Dervan (@irlsport) July 28, 2016
Shay Given has been an unbelievable servant for his country and a top keeper all round. Thank you @No1shaygiven #Legend
— Frankie Davison (@FrankieDavison5) July 29, 2016
@No1shaygiven YOURE THE MAN
— Saw Andy (@SawAndyy) July 28, 2016
I'd just like to say a HUGE THANKS to @No1shaygiven for the amazing service he gave to Irish football. Super keeper and a super guy! #COYBIG
— Dave O'Grady (@DaveOGrady1) July 29, 2016
