At the time I understood the argument that Shearer was maybe in the way during his last 18 months, it certainly had some weight.
But with the hindsight of the last couple of seasons with what players like Owen, Martins, Viduka contributed I feel Shearer was still just as good an option if not even better.
Hopefully Butt, Barton, Best, Shola will be out. The rest really depend on who we might have coming in.
Worth keeping regarless would be an easier list: Harper, Colo, Saylor, Jose, Jonas, Guthrie, Loven and maybe Carroll and Nolan.
Indeed they were
I agree with you, but I remember at the time feeling much more hopeful during the 03-04 campaign. 04-05 always felt like there was a shit storm right around any corner.
Really stalling now. Last two games were pretty rough, especially the first half against Montpellier! Worried someone might do to Bordeaux what Bdx did to Lyon and Marseille last year!
Why would they want him exactly? Never managed out of England and hasn't completed a full season in 5 years.
Sounds like a perfect match. Out within a few months, guaranteed be it by quittage or sackage.
Indeed, he hasn't really been prolific at a top club although his record at Madrid was decent I thought. Hasn't helped that he's been whored about. Hope he comes to England at some point.
Always liked him since he scored against us in the UEFA Cup.