Alan Shearer contract latest: long gone

[Astroblack]

Can't believe it. I wake up to this absolute shocker.

 

I actually think we'll beat Chelski and there's no doubt we're staying in the Prem!

[sempuki]

Sorry if it's already been posted but just read this:

 

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle//tm_headline=exclusive-shearer-tells-mentor-why-he-took-toon-job%26method=full%26objectid=23287415%26siteid=72703-name_page.html

 

Exclusive: Shearer tells mentor why he took Toon job

 

Apr 1 2009 by Adam Jupp, Evening Chronicle

Alan Shearer and Jack Hickson

 

THE man who discovered Alan Shearer says he has "every faith" he will turn the Toon’s fortunes around, having spoken to his protege last night.

 

Legendary talent spotter Jack Hixon gave Shearer his big break when he took him to Southampton as a teenager and the pair have had a close bond ever since.

 

Speaking exclusively to The Chronicle, Jack today revealed the 38-year-old Magpies hero rang him last night before news of the dramatic appointment broke.

 

"He said he just felt he had to give what he could for Newcastle United," said Jack, 87.

 

"He just wants to do it out of love for the club. That is the point.

 

"He loves the club, he’s passionate for the club and he wants them out of the mire.

 

"If he keeps them up he will become a hero all over again, but it is not an ego trip for him, he is doing it out of love."

 

Hixon spotted Shearer playing as a youngster for teams including Cramlington Juniors, Wallsend Boys Club and Newcastle City Boys.

 

He took him for a trial at Southampton, where he went on to burst into the first team, before securing a big money move to Blackburn Rovers.

 

It was at Ewood Park that Shearer won a Premier League medal but he said his proudest moment of all was signing for Newcastle in a £15m deal.

 

After hanging up his boots, the former England captain resisted several calls for him to step into the dug-out but he hopes to rescue United from relegation after agreeing to take charge for the remaining eight games of this season.

 

And Hixon, who stills lives in Whitley Bay, said: "Shearer is the man to do it."

 

He said: "His strength of character will pull them round.

 

"He imposes it naturally on people and his very presence will pull them up. I hope that will happen and I think it will.

 

"He has shown that character from day one of his career. I wish him well, so much that you wouldn’t believe.

 

"I have every faith he will do it. I know it is a tough fixture list, but he will want to get started and get cracking."

 

out of love...     

 

i know i will get lambased for this, but if keegan loved the club so much, why did he leave it in the mire he did, and why is he suing the club for compensation

 

shows that shearer is a proper man, and is willing to put difference's aside to save the club from relegation

 

top man

 

I totally agree but when you use "proper" it reminds me of Souness. Sorry for lowering the tone on this fine day!

[ChezGiven]

This has obviously been on the table for a while. I think Shearer has timed it to perfection too, from his own perspective. If he had looked at this any earlier then it would have meant he would have been more accountable if we go down.

 

By waiting untill our league position is where it is, then if we go down, we ended up where he started, which means 'no progress' but we didnt go backwards.

[oldtype]

Sorry if it's already been posted but just read this:

 

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-evening-chronicle//tm_headline=exclusive-shearer-tells-mentor-why-he-took-toon-job%26method=full%26objectid=23287415%26siteid=72703-name_page.html

 

Exclusive: Shearer tells mentor why he took Toon job

 

Apr 1 2009 by Adam Jupp, Evening Chronicle

Alan Shearer and Jack Hickson

 

THE man who discovered Alan Shearer says he has "every faith" he will turn the Toon’s fortunes around, having spoken to his protege last night.

 

Legendary talent spotter Jack Hixon gave Shearer his big break when he took him to Southampton as a teenager and the pair have had a close bond ever since.

 

Speaking exclusively to The Chronicle, Jack today revealed the 38-year-old Magpies hero rang him last night before news of the dramatic appointment broke.

 

"He said he just felt he had to give what he could for Newcastle United," said Jack, 87.

 

"He just wants to do it out of love for the club. That is the point.

 

"He loves the club, he’s passionate for the club and he wants them out of the mire.

 

"If he keeps them up he will become a hero all over again, but it is not an ego trip for him, he is doing it out of love."

 

Hixon spotted Shearer playing as a youngster for teams including Cramlington Juniors, Wallsend Boys Club and Newcastle City Boys.

 

He took him for a trial at Southampton, where he went on to burst into the first team, before securing a big money move to Blackburn Rovers.

 

It was at Ewood Park that Shearer won a Premier League medal but he said his proudest moment of all was signing for Newcastle in a £15m deal.

 

After hanging up his boots, the former England captain resisted several calls for him to step into the dug-out but he hopes to rescue United from relegation after agreeing to take charge for the remaining eight games of this season.

 

And Hixon, who stills lives in Whitley Bay, said: "Shearer is the man to do it."

 

He said: "His strength of character will pull them round.

 

"He imposes it naturally on people and his very presence will pull them up. I hope that will happen and I think it will.

 

"He has shown that character from day one of his career. I wish him well, so much that you wouldn’t believe.

 

"I have every faith he will do it. I know it is a tough fixture list, but he will want to get started and get cracking."

 

out of love...     

 

i know i will get lambased for this, but if keegan loved the club so much, why did he leave it in the mire he did, and why is he suing the club for compensation

 

shows that shearer is a proper man, and is willing to put difference's aside to save the club from relegation

 

top man

 

This is something a lot of people have been arguing form the moment Keegan left, and it's only been made even more clear by Shearer's actions.

 

He's shown us what a real legend does.

[afar]

This has obviously been on the table for a while. I think Shearer has timed it to perfection too, from his own perspective. If he had looked at this any earlier then it would have meant he would have been more accountable if we go down.

 

By waiting untill our league position is where it is, then if we go down, we ended up where he started, which means 'no progress' but we didnt go backwards.

 

He's certainly judged the mood perfectly. Most fans are resigned to the fact that we'll go down. If he can pull a rabbit out of the hat and keep us up, then he'll be a hero, if we go down, then no one will point the blame at him and rightly so.

 

Win, win situation for Shearer but also fantastic news for us and the club.

[Unlucky Luque]

Any proper quotes yet? Still don't believe it...

[James]

Any proper quotes yet? Still don't believe it...

 

Chronicle has something from one of Shearer's closest confidants. Thats enough for me.

[Rich]

It still hasn't sunk in for me yet. Can't wait to see Shearer "the manager".

 

In regards to how he handles himself in the dugout, how he handles press conferences and how his relationships with other managers appear/develop, even what he wears.

 

Fascinating times... nail-biting as well mind!

[Frazzle]

In regards to how he handles himself in the dugout, how he handles press conferences and how his relationships with other managers appear/develop, even what he wears.

 

 

 

I'm hoping for some light summery colours to go with the season.

 

/gay voice

 

 

 

 

[Kanj]

It still hasn't sunk in for me yet. Can't wait to see Shearer "the manager".

 

In regards to how he handles himself in the dugout, how he handles press conferences and how his relationships with other managers appear/develop, even what he wears.

 

Fascinating times... nail-biting as well mind!

 

 

Couldn't say it any better myself Rich, my feelings exactly.  Shearer has always been my favorite footballer of all time as well as a childhood idol and hero. Everything about the man intrigues me from his mannerisms to the way he handles himself.  Dream come true for me to be honest.

[Robster]

This is something a lot of people have been arguing form the moment Keegan left, and it's only been made even more clear by Shearer's actions.

He's shown us what a real legend does.

It hasnt been made clearer at all. In fact what I think the last couple of months have clarified are the frustrations that Keegan was faced with on a day to day basis.

I would say Shearer has the benefit of Ashley realising what mistakes he has made

[Yorkie]

Think it's piss-poor from the club's PR system, again, that nothing has been said at all. What the fuck is holding them back like? He's either been appointed or he hasn't.

 

Thousands of people have been waiting for this moment since the moment the ball hit the back of the net against Celtic that night. A lot of people since before then, too.

 

Joke that nowt's been said tbh. Hardly unexpected though.

[Kanj]

Think it's piss-poor from the club's PR system, again, that nothing has been said at all. What the f*** is holding them back like? He's either been appointed or he hasn't.

 

Thousands of people have been waiting for this moment since the moment the ball hit the back of the net against Celtic that night. A lot of people since before then, too.

 

Joke that nowt's been said tbh. Hardly unexpected though.

 

They could be so simple and just say...

 

"Shearer has been appointed manager of Newcastle United. More details will be announced shortly."

[lovejoy]

Think it's piss-poor from the club's PR system, again, that nothing has been said at all. What the f*** is holding them back like? He's either been appointed or he hasn't.

 

Thousands of people have been waiting for this moment since the moment the ball hit the back of the net against Celtic that night. A lot of people since before then, too.

 

Joke that nowt's been said tbh. Hardly unexpected though.

 

give them a break man.

[BONTEMPI]

No matter if we stay up or go down he should stay as manager next season.

 

All I know is he will not stand for piss poor performances from the players, so if he can't stick a rocket up their arses nobody can.

 

I expect the atmos to be fucking mental against Chelsea come Sat!

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

Think it's piss-poor from the club's PR system, again, that nothing has been said at all. What the f*** is holding them back like? He's either been appointed or he hasn't.

 

Thousands of people have been waiting for this moment since the moment the ball hit the back of the net against Celtic that night. A lot of people since before then, too.

 

Joke that nowt's been said tbh. Hardly unexpected though.

me too.  Got 2,000 words due in for Friday, gonna have to finish it tomorrow.  Hold the fucking press conference now and don't distract me from this bastard assignment any more! 

[nufcmichael]

Think it's piss-poor from the club's PR system, again, that nothing has been said at all. What the f*** is holding them back like? He's either been appointed or he hasn't.

 

Thousands of people have been waiting for this moment since the moment the ball hit the back of the net against Celtic that night. A lot of people since before then, too.

 

Joke that nowt's been said tbh. Hardly unexpected though.

me too.  Got 2,000 words due in for Friday, gonna have to finish it tomorrow.  Hold the f***ing press conference now and don't distract me from this b****** assignment any more! 

 

Same here, have a s***** assignment for friday morning and i'm not even halfway through and i'm spending the whole day updating news pages about Newcastle....

[toonarmy]

Well this is quite a lot to wake up to and digest here in New York. I'm in shock, my head is spinning, heart is racing. I'm fucking over the moon! And I have absolutely no idea what is going on here. Never a dull day in Newcastle...

[TRon]

Full respect to Shearer for taking this on. I have always had a nagging doubt that Shearer was being a bit of cock tease with the Newcastle manager's job but for him to accept the responsibility when we are up against the wall speaks volumes for the man. I know there is a feeling of he's got nowt to lose but I don't think that's true. No one wants to be the manager that takes his local team down and it's a massive risk whatever anyone says. FWIW I think he'll keep us up.

 

 

[Thespence]

No one wants to be the manager that takes his local team down and it's a massive risk whatever anyone says. FWIW I think he'll keep us up.

 

Spot on & lets hope so

[Dinho lad]

Statement, finally:

 

http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1607745,00.html

 

I just cummed all over your mother. Now go and lick it off.

[Kaizero]

I wonder who we're gonna play in the UEFA cup next year....  :celb:

 

You mean the Europe League

 

[/pedant]

[Guest neesy111]

shearer would have been the only manager to galvanise all of us in this way, i expect us to stay up now

 

shearer will be able to attract good players as well

[thomas]

Well this is quite a lot to wake up to and digest here in New York. I'm in shock, my head is spinning, heart is racing. I'm fucking over the moon! And I have absolutely no idea what is going on here. Never a dull day in Newcastle...

Up at the crack of noon? 

 

Still in some kind of quiet, stunned disbelief myself.  Too scared to be hopeful.

[Yorkie]

I'm sure there will be a hefty financial benefit from this move. That goes without saying and it probably did have a sway on his decision; he's got a comfy lifestyle atm - sitting on a no-doubt handsome payslip for simply talking about footy every Saturday night. Newcastle would have had to atleast match that wage. I hope people don't use this as a bat to hit him with; if the cash is aiding his motivation then fair enough.

 

The reason why he's taken the job is because he knows he'll be branded a hero, again, for keeping us up. And rightly so. Aye he's already a legend but to be able to save us from the cusp of relegation is something he never had to do as a player tbh. If he can do it as a manager it would be amazing for him.

 

And to echo Big TRon there; it's hardly no-risk. If he takes us down it will pang like a bitch for him. The sheer determination of the man, combined with the devotion and pride he's got in this club, will mean it will kill him if he's the one at the helm when we go down. Shearer is Newcastle United and i for one think there is absolutely no fucking way we are off down now. No chance.