Manchester City star is rooting for Newcastle United
Shay Given is keeping his fingers crossed his old mate Alan Shearer can guide Newcastle to survival.
Given quit the Magpies after 11 years' loyal service in January to take up a £6million offer from Manchester City.
But the Republic of Ireland star still keeps a close eye on events at St James' Park and has been in contact with Shearer since his appointment as temporary boss until the end of the season.
Given is adamant if anyone can guide Newcastle away from the relegation nightmare it is Shearer.
He just worries time may eventually run out.
"He should have been brought in earlier to try and get some results," said Given.
"It would be a real tragedy if they got relegated but it is getting very close to the wire.
"The games are running out and the results are not going so well.
