Given wants to leave City in January

Soccer: Goalkeeper Shay Given has called on Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini to let him leave Eastlands in January

Soccer:Goalkeeper Shay Given has called on Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini to let him leave Eastlands in January. Given (34) is desperate for regular first-team football and has set his sights on a loan move away from City.

The Republic of Ireland international has made just three starts this season - none in the Premier League - after losing his place to Joe Hart.

"I don't know what City are thinking," said Given. "But on a personal level even to go on loan for a few months, to be playing again, would be good. Because I do miss that feeling of playing and the buzz you get from that."