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Aston Villa's Shay Given headed for Middlesbrough on emergency loan
NEWCASTLE legend Shay Given is set to join Middlesbrough on an emergency loan subject to Premier League clearance, Aston Villa have announced.
Given will join up with Aitor Karanka's Championship squad until 29 December and will be eligible for Boro's home game against Bolton on Saturday.
The 37-year-old stopper has found his first-team opportunities under Paul Lambert limited since joining Villa from Manchester City.
Given has mostly been called upon to stand in for Brad Guzan in Cup ties for Villa in recent times.