McMahon Playing The Percentage Game By Backing Shearer!
McMahon: "We would certainly be looking to keep Alan.
"He would be a major draw for players to the club and for the supporters.
"Shearer is part of the future for Newcastle if we acquire it.'
"We need something to happen very, very quickly, for Newcastle supporters, and for the players.
"The season is only two or three weeks away for the Championship to start. We urgently need something to happen, and we're trying to make that happen.
"I would imagine this week is crucial. If we don't hear anything back by the end of the week, it doesn't look hopeful.
"A hundred million is difficult.
"We've just offered what we believe is the value of the club.
"He's lost a lot of money on it, but he was there when Newcastle needed him. OK, it hasn't worked out for him as a business, but we don't intend to steal it off him, that's for sure.''