How Can Shearer 'Assure' Players When He Won't Be Boss?

Last updated : 30 April 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor
The duo were dropped by The Magpies manager for Monday's goalless draw with Portsmouth, with neither even making the bench.

The pair were signed for a combined £7million by previous boss Joe Kinnear in January, and neither has set the place on fire ... quite the opposite.

Alan Shearer: "There will be other chances for them.

"Alan Smith gave us everything in midfield and fully justified his selection.

"We just wanted to try something different."