Summary
Newcastle are on the brink of making their most important signing of the summer after Shay Given revealed he is close to agreeing a new contract to extend his career at St James's Park.
But, although the Irishman is preparing to commit his long-term future to Tyneside, he does not consider himself to be Alan Shearer's natural successor as club captain after admitting last night that he expects Scott Parker to be appointed as United's next skipper.See the full content of this document
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Shay Close to New Deal
Talks have progressed well between Given's representatives and Freddie Shepherd in recent weeks and, following confirmation of the club's qualification for the Intertoto Cup, the 30-year...
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