Q: What’s the difference between Alan Shearer and Newcastle United?

Rob Parker | April 21, 2009

A: Alan Shearer will be on Match of the Day next season.

Ouch! That is the latest gag doing the rounds as if to confirm that, yes, Newcastle’s season has officially been a joke (as if you didn’t already know).
Meanwhile, you have probably seen the reports elsewhere by now that Shearer is banking on a gung-ho [...]

Video: Alan Shearer scores again for Newcastle

Rob Parker | April 8, 2009

New boss shows Toon how it’s done

Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer hosted an open training session at St James’s Park yesterday - and 7,500 people turned up to see it. The 38-year-old couldn’t resist showing his players he has still got what it takes during a mini-match. Sadly the amateur cameraman who took this video [...]

Alan Shearer set to become new Newcastle manager

Rob Parker | April 1, 2009

Super Al to take charge until the end of the season

Newcastle started the season with a Messiah in charge, and it looks like they are going to end it with another one in charge. Alan Shearer is reportedly set to take the reigns at St James’ Park after Joe Kinnear stopped making positive noises about [...]