The Toon goalkeeper says he was "honoured" rather than upset that he is being tipped for a move abroad in January. After all, he has the final say if he stays or goes.
And according to Joe Kinnear ... he is staying.
Shay Given - Will He Stay Or Will He Go?
Shola Ameobi: "Shay is world-class, there's no doubt about it.
"He proves his worth week-in, week-out and he's done it again. We're delighted that he is here."
Meanwhile Joe Kinnear has hailed Shay as "the best goalkeeper in the Premier League".
Kinnear: "In my opinion, and indeed in the eyes of a lot of people, and with due respect to the likes of Petr Cech and Edwin van de Sar, we have the top goalkeeper in the Premier League in Shay Given.
"Our game plan was built around the fact that we knew we did not have to concede an early goal, and Shay's save from Frank Lampard was out of this world and seemed to inspire the defenders in front of him.
"When something out of the ordinary happens you need a great keeper, and Shay's reaction save so early in the game was nothing short of superb."