Shear desperation

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IT seems the entire Geordie nation have been granted their wish, with the news that Alan Shearer is set to take over as manager of Newcastle until the end of the season. Ultimately, the move smacks of deperation; Shearer has no managerial experience whatsoever, and judging by his punditry on Match of the Day, little tactical nous.

However, in the short-term, the appointment just might work. The Toon find themselves in an ominous position; residing in the relegation zone with eight games remaining, and with games still to play against the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham.

What they need, is somebody who can come in and galvanise the whole place with immediate effect. Somebody who can get the players to go the extra yard, and give the long-suffering supporters a ray of hope.

Shearer, it seems, is that man. Moreover, if it all goes pear-shaped, well…anybody got Kevin Keegan’s number?