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Time waits for no man but Shearer waits for us?

July 25th, 2009 | No Comments |

So, as ever, the situation at St James’ is as clear as the River Tyne. One minute we hear Rob Lee lamenting the missed opportunity as Big Al is apparently certain to walk away in frustration. And already we hear those claims being rubbished on the same day by our favourite fellow ‘the source’.

The source said:

“There is no chance Alan will give up on becoming Newcastle United’s permanent manager. He will not walk away and he continues to wait for news regarding the sale of the club.”

Being brutally honest, it sounds like the wishful thinking of a fan. In fact, it’s not far off from what I’m thinking or at least hoping, despite a previous article in which I implied that Shearer will be reaching the end of this tether. After all, how long can Shearer sit around waiting for a decision one way or another before it gets just a little bit silly? Yes, he’s black and white through and through but that loyalty should not be abused. (more…)

chuck on Reasons to be cheerful as Newcastle look to push up the table: “Worky Being no one mentioned any relationship between the two largest Spanish clubs and American ownership I find it odd…”
workyticket on Reasons to be cheerful as Newcastle look to push up the table: “No folks, the two big Spanish clubs are the biggest earners and they’re not US owned, they’re fan owned. Man…”
chuck on Reasons to be cheerful as Newcastle look to push up the table: “Well, suppose we will end up once more in the general group of clubs fighting to avoid relegation, though there…”
workyticket on Reasons to be cheerful as Newcastle look to push up the table: “Yes Chuck, the Premier League is the biggest, most lucrative, most exciting football league in the world, which is why…”
chuck on Reasons to be cheerful as Newcastle look to push up the table: “An interesting headline in the bbc’s football section to-day. Sounding very much like the scenario I mentioned so long ago…”