‘Proud' Ireland icon beams ‘hard work pays off' as daughter ‘gets into dream university' after getting A-level results
'PROUD DAD' 'Proud' Ireland icon beams 'hard work pays off' as daughter 'gets into dream university' after getting A-level results
SHAY GIVEN was a "proud dad" after his eldest daughter received her A-level results.
Over 850,000 students in the UK got their A-level exam results on Thursday, among them being the Ireland legend's daughter Sienna.
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Shay Given revealed his daughter got into her dream university after getting her A-level results
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He shared a photo of her to Instagram
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And she evidently got on very well based on a beaming post from the former Newcastle United goalkeeper on Instagram.
Sharing a photo of his daughter to Instagram, Given revealed that she had done enough to get into her university of choice.
He said: "Congratulations my amazing daughter Sienna.
"I'm so proud of you for your A-level results and for getting into your dream university.
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"Your hard work has truly paid off, #prouddad".
Sienna is one of Shay's four kids from two relationships.
She and brother Shayne are from Given's first marriage, to Jane Cunningham.
Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland record appearance maker has to daughters with current fiancee Becky - Gracie and Cassie.
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Back in June, the former was tasked with dressing as somebody who inspires her in school.
And in a moment that caught her dad off guard, the nine-year-old donned a Newcastle United jersey with 'Given 1' on the back, as well as a pair of goalkeeper gloves.
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He shared a photo of his daughter to Instagram alongside an emotional message.
The Donegal-native said: "An emotional morning for me today when my daughter came down dressed as me for 'people who inspire you' day at school"
In the comments, fans were similarly blown away by the gesture.
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Aisling O'Reilly said: "Shay that's unreal 🥹🤍"
A second follower posted: "Absolutely beautiful." while a third hailed: "Brilliant mate! An inspiration to more than just your daughter too!"
A fourth commented: "Love this Shay, proud moment ☺️….Aryana saw this and now wants to be a keeper…."
The former Toon goalkeeper was similarly emotional when he revealed a Tottenham Hotspur player got his brother a ticket for the Europa League final.
Among the thousands of Spurs fans celebrating a historic night will have been Shay's own brother who, Given revealed, is a lifelong Tottenham fan.
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Not only that, but the Donegal-native revealed that Spurs goalkeeper Fraser Forster got his sibling a ticket for the game.
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