EXCLUSIVE: Shay's been Given the boot by Villa as Ireland international joins Doncaster



Shay Given is heading for Doncaster in what could be the first of several significant signings by the newly-promoted Championship side.



Sportsmail Online understands a group of Irish investors have made funds available to manager Paul Dickov and that high-profile names will be recruited as a consequence.



Given his marching orders: The Ireland international is heading out of the door at Villa

Out-of-favour Aston Villa keeper Given will be the first and could be confirmed as a Doncaster player, on a season-long loan, in the next 24 hours.



Continuing the Irish theme, moves are also being made to try and land Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland and veteran centre-back Richard Dunne, a free agent after leaving Villa Park at the end of last season.



On the move: Given will join Doncaster Rovers for the start of the 2013-14 season

Additionally, it is understood Doncaster are exploring the possibility of luring Billy Sharp back to the Keepmoat Stadium, 18 months after selling him to Southampton for £1.8million.

