Neil

Bolivia 6-1 Argentina. A score I never thought I'd see in my life.

Newcastle in lack of communication shocker?

With that face, a lot.

Thinking about what he'd do up front makes me realise you lot do still have a cracking potential front line. Owen, Loven, Viduka, Martins and even Carroll can all make a significant difference when on form. What's the fitness of Owen and Viduka at the moment?

There needs to be complete faith from the hierarchy in a Newcastle manager for the long haul for the first time in a while; not just seeing how they do at first. If the board, or whoever Shearer's superiors will be, can keep their minds focussed on a long-term strategy, then he may have a chance even if things don't go as well as expected. Re: Moyes, it should be pointed out he had been at Preston for a fairly long spell previously, so had a solid managerial background behind him. Hopefully Shearer learns fast. We all know he's going to have a certain level of leadership & previous managers who have worked with him have come out and said he's always had a great leading influence on players. So he has half of what it takes to be a class manager already, tactics is what he'll need help with id assume & he's certainly been analyzing enough football recently, now he's got Dowie to help him out further. Hes worked under the likes of Robson etc so he'll have picked things up along the way. We certainly need to start showing faith in our managers, we may never get another manager we all are behind this much ever again. Just that level of positivity will give just as much a lift and help us do well, as all the confusing nonsensical bs had brought us down. Just hope everyone stays level headed regardless, we're all far to ready to find a scapegoat as soon as possible half the time. An inexperienced Shearer will no doubt take that place for a lot of ppl, regardless of whether HEs doing much wrong or right. Do you think though that due to the frequency of managers coming and going in the past decade or so, a lot of fans already have an in-built sense of impatience? I'd like to think such an iconic club hero as Shearer wouldn't be turned on as soon as the going gets tough, but I wouldn't put it past some people. At the same time, if he does go on to be manager next season, I don't think he should be immune to criticism. He'll have had the 8 games this season, as well as a wealth of experience on the pitch, and the knowledge of a fairly experienced No.2 and of course SBR in his portfolio. Hopefully whilst he should be given a fair chance in the long-term, his legendary status at the club wouldn't blind people.

Dowie's unique facial arrangement has got me wondering, who do you think the ugliest person in football is?

There needs to be complete faith from the hierarchy in a Newcastle manager for the long haul for the first time in a while; not just seeing how they do at first. If the board, or whoever Shearer's superiors will be, can keep their minds focussed on a long-term strategy, then he may have a chance even if things don't go as well as expected. Re: Moyes, it should be pointed out he had been at Preston for a fairly long spell previously, so had a solid managerial background behind him. Hopefully Shearer learns fast.

This is a big plus, as long as it doesn't mean we get relegated of course. I'm not sure if his shadow will permanently go. A very feasible scenario would be for him to be given 18 months - 2 years, then I dunno, a decade down the line, seeing him back at SJP.

Must be sorting everything out in regards to who is coming in with Shearer so they can announce it all at once and save the speculation over the next few weeks. This is Newcastle, right?

Just realised, Portugal are in danger of missing out next year if they don't sharpen up. 6 points from 5 games so far.

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Win-win, as people have said; keeps you up then he's even more of a hero, if he doesn't, it wasn't his fault. I can see this being a permanent appointment regardless of what league you're in next year.

The County Cricket Championship? Big changes are on the horizon for Newcastle.

Not sure which thread to use, but still.. A very good move IMO. Dowie will help Shearer with generally how to go about things, and won't just be a yes-man. A good No.2 under the circumstances.

A very good move IMO. Dowie will help Shearer with generally how to go about things, and won't just be a yes-man. A good No.2 under the circumstances.

Wit sharper than steel.

Good point. Also wonder how he truly feels or felt about Keegan quitting just 4 months after "convincing" him to sign back in 97. Revenge on the cards? "Kevin.. it's Alan"

you know what the system is ? Not a clue. But considering he said he wouldn't work under the structure (i.e. quotes in the OP), either the structure/system has changed, or Shearer's just changed his mind. Or Shearer knew no more than he had gathered from the press, the odd contact left at the club, or God forbid, the rampant speculation on message boards. Question marks galore though. Who knows.

you know what the system is ? Not a clue. But considering he said he wouldn't work under the structure (i.e. quotes in the OP), either the structure/system has changed, or Shearer's just changed his mind.

Something's changed. Either Shearer or the system.

Has McLaren's Tracy Island made a departure yet?

Where would be the surprise in that?

Yeah absolutely. Hopefully we'll hit 22 people soon, like.

I thought I'd just remind everyone how awful our tops for next season look like being. That away/3rd kit. Seriously, wtf is going on?

I'm assuming if more than 22 are able to get to the game, there'll be a few subs? Could be an idea due to everyone's my distinct lack of stamina.