Alan Shearer

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Alan <3 Dubravka 

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43027266

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was totally wrong when he said Newcastle played for a draw and relied on luck to beat his side on Sunday.

 

The only thing Mourinho was right about in his post-match interview was that the Magpies players worked incredibly hard for their victory.

 

Rafa Benitez's side thoroughly deserved their win because they defended better than Manchester United, they dominated midfield and they did what United could not do, which was score.

 

Yes, United created some chances and Newcastle's new goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had an incredible game on his debut.

 

But Mourinho relies on his goalkeeper David de Gea to get them a point sometimes - like at Anfield earlier this season, for example.

 

Mourinho would not tell you there was anything fluky about that result, and the same goes for the way the Magpies earned their win. They were everything but lucky, in fact.

 

From start to finish, it was a brilliant all-round team performance from Newcastle, and it would be unfair to just pick out one performance because there were so many that stood out.

 

In contrast, Manchester United showed why they are so far behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, as they struggled all over the pitch.

 

Newcastle had slid into the bottom three before kick-off because of Huddersfield's win over Bournemouth earlier in the day.

 

Swansea had also moved above the Magpies in the table with their win over Burnley on Saturday, so it became hugely important that they got something out of the game, and their attitude was exactly what was required.

 

As well as picking up three much-needed points and climbing from 18th to 13th in the table, the way they did it should give them a huge boost of confidence, which is something they have been lacking at home and is one of the reasons they have been struggling there.

 

The Newcastle fans definitely helped but the way the players went after Manchester United in the first 10 minutes lifted the whole stadium and got the crowd going from the start.

 

Benitez played with two up front in Dwight Gayle and Ayoze Perez, which was a really attacking approach anyway, and the high-tempo start the whole team made set the tone for the rest of the game.

 

We used to try to do something similar at St James' Park when I was a Newcastle player because we knew if we really took the game to the opposition early on then it created a really positive atmosphere from the start.

 

I understand why this Newcastle side has not been doing it at every home game, because Benitez knows the limitations of the squad he has got.

 

St James' Park is also a difficult environment to play in at the moment because of what is going on behind the scenes, with so many of the fans desperate for the owner Mike Ashley to leave.

 

But now the players have shown what they can do and they also know what kind of response they will get.

 

Newcastle are going to need to produce more home performances like this one in the next few months if they are going to stay up but, with the backing of that crowd, they have got a very good chance.

 

I don't think there has ever been any doubt that the Newcastle players have been giving their all for the shirt all season. The question has just been whether they have got enough ability to get out of trouble.

 

In the games I have seen, they have all worked extremely hard but one of the reasons they got the win on Sunday is that they also produced some quality when it mattered too.

 

As well as Dubravka in goal, Jamaal Lascelles was magnificent, and Jonjo Shelvey and Mohamed Diame bossed midfield to the extent that United's big-hitters, Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic, were both taken off.

 

Newcastle had chances for more goals - De Gea made a world-class save to deny Shelvey - and they should have had a penalty when Chris Smalling fouled Gayle.

 

And, when Manchester United came back at them, they also defended brilliantly when they had to. One of the things Benitez has spoken about in the past is a lack of experience to see games out but they managed that on Sunday.

 

Benitez himself deserves huge credit for that, for the way he organised and motivated his team.

 

It has been a tough season for Newcastle but they have got the right man in charge, there is no doubt about that.

 

I think he is doing a magnificent job and the vast majority of fans are with him and know what he is going through, and having to put up with.

 

I was not surprised the club did not spend more money in the January transfer window because of what was going on in the background with the failed takeover, and I know Benitez wanted to strengthen his squad more than he did.

 

But two of the three signings he did make - Kenedy and Dubravka - have been excellent, and hopefully Islam Slimani will have the same impact in attack when he is fit.

 

And, when Manchester United came back at them, they also defended brilliantly when they had to. One of the things Benitez has spoken about in the past is a lack of experience to see games out but they managed that on Sunday.

 

Benitez himself deserves huge credit for that, for the way he organised and motivated his team.

 

It has been a tough season for Newcastle but they have got the right man in charge, there is no doubt about that.

 

I think he is doing a magnificent job and the vast majority of fans are with him and know what he is going through, and having to put up with.

 

I was not surprised the club did not spend more money in the January transfer window because of what was going on in the background with the failed takeover, and I know Benitez wanted to strengthen his squad more than he did.

 

But two of the three signings he did make - Kenedy and Dubravka - have been excellent, and hopefully Islam Slimani will have the same impact in attack when he is fit.

[WarrenBartonCentrePartin]

We're United man, Alan.

[James]

It's class, like to think he still uses the celebration on a daily basis for the most trivial of things.

 

Not sure if already shared, but:

 

[Altamullan]

HeHe! Thought that might take a turn for the worse with Alan Thompson’s missus!! 😂

[Marko NUFC]

Here it is.

 

 

When was this and where I can find any video?

[Guest Howaythetoon]

Mate of mine met him a few weeks back and said he would never go into management again unless it was England or NUFC, but for NUFC the conditions would have to be 100% spot on, citing just how hard it has been for Rafa and he’s one of the best. Says he didn’t regret taking over us, but regrets many of the decisions he made and goes over it a lot in his head whenever thinking back. Is loving TV work and is up for doing some reality programmes and documentaries, he feels he’s found his fix in TV. My mate also said he was a genuinely funny and warm bloke and a true gentlemen. Love Shearer me and I’m enjoying g him on TV and Twitter. Don’t get back into management Al.

[Dinho lad]

Yeah, i love Shearer being featuring on TV more broadly now.

[Guest Howaythetoon]

Hope he doesn’t end up in something like I’m a celebrity get me out of here mind. Wonder what he meant by reality shows. Loved the pod cast with the True Geordie so hopefully it’s more along those lines.

[Ketsbaia]

Just put him on a few panel shows

[Hanshithispantz]

I’d watch I’m a celeb if Shearer was on it like.

[wormy]

How did the whole 'Shearer is boring' thing even come about btw? Was it purely on the back of that painting the fence to celebrate winning the title comment he made? Wouldn't surprise me if it was just sarcasm. Was too young at the time to know the context, though.

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Shearer in IACGMOOH doing his goal scoring celebration every time he completes a trial.

 

And the wanking over him by Ant and Dec. 

Would be fucking mint. Pity he wasn't on the last one to chin Wise

[Altamullan]

How did the whole 'Shearer is boring' thing even come about btw? Was it purely on the back of that painting the fence to celebrate winning the title comment he made? Wouldn't surprise me if it was just sarcasm. Was too young at the time to know the context, though.

I think it was more to do with, a no doubt coached, wooden and expressionless/emotionless interview style. Would say very little and in monotone. Lovely to see him relax into being his more humorous natural self (should stop saying 'I really do' to reinforce points though).

[Away Day Gadgie]

Any chance of removing “lovely boy” from the thread title now?  So creepy! 

[Yorkie]

Agreed.

[Altamullan]

http://happybday.to/sites/pics/Windsor-Davies-sexy-0.jpg

[Rebellious]

There is a video on Facebook, not sure if its been posted or how old it is. Worth a listen/watch.

 

Scunthorpe Mags - NUFC is attending Shearer at the Dome at Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre.

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Shearer on Ashley, bobby, Gillespie and others at the Doncaster done tonight...

[Guest firetotheworks]

That was last night wasn't it? Going by Twitter it seems so.

[Rebellious]

That was last night wasn't it? Going by Twitter it seems so.

 

I think so, did you watch it ? It was interesting about his time managing us and Mike Ashley. I am not sure I heard it right did he not get paid and hasn`t spoken to Ashley since.

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[loki679]

Can't forgive even Big Al for that spelling.

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:lol:

[Twinport53]

What did the lad say? He's put his account on private