20 Most Disgustingly Over-Paid Football Players

1. Shay Given - Aston Villa

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Rating: £55,0000

Given was once Newcastle's greatest asset, saving them tens of points a season, but since a move to Man City (where he was paid a massive £100k a week) he's steadily got less dependable and less fancied before falling out of the picture at Villa completely.

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