Shay Given believes Newcastle United need to bolster
their squad, particularly their defence.
The Republic of Ireland international, who joined the club back in
1997, says he has never seen The Magpies' squad so depleted.
Newcastle have lost the likes of Olivier Bernard, Craig Moore,
Oguchi Onyewu and Titus Bramble this summer as Sam Allardyce
reshapes his squad.
Given has now called on the former Bolton boss to splash the cash,
with adding defenders to Newcastle's squad the priority.
"The squad's been the lightest it's been for as long as I can
remember," Given told the Journal.
"It's important we get some players in but the manager knows
that.
"Offensively we're as strong as most clubs. But we don't have too
many defenders.
"We need to improve on last season, because our finish was a big
disappointment."
