After The Lord Mayor's Show ...

Last updated : 13 September 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor
"Michael and I were feeding on scraps really," said Shearer. ''It was a frustrating day for us. It was a case of welcome to the world of Newcastle United for Michael Owen.
''The injury situation is incredible and we are scratching our heads to work out why it is happening to us. We come up with a reason, then another injury comes along. It's a tough situation at this time, but you don't get anything feeling sorry for yourself. We will just have to get on with it and hope our luck changes sooner rather than later.
"We got the goal we worked so hard for to get us back on level terms. The whole crowd was up, everyone was up, then a minute later Scott Parker got sent off and we were back to square one again.''