Shear Madness
Thursday, 02 April 09, 04:32 AM · Comments(0)
by Joel Abraham
Is there seriously anybody out there who think Alan Shearer's managerial debut will end in anything but tears?
Such is the way on Tyneside, the move is being hailed as the messianic return of a local hero to finally deliver Newcastle from endless mediocrity. We all love to point and laugh at the black and white circus in the North-East (the lady on MOTD who claimed Keegan's second departure had 'ruined her life' springs to mind) and I personally can't wait for this one to go down in the familiar blaze of spectacular failure.
Why is Shearer only taking the job now, instead of years ago when it was originally offered? The man has never managed before, but is now expected to save Newcastle just because he was a great player. Newcastle have a tough run-in, with a game against Chelsea, and trips to Liverpool, Stoke, Spurs and Villa left. Shearer is in serious jeopardy of being dragged down with the ship, sinking his managerial reputation before he's even had a chance to build it.
I also doubt whether Shearer will command instant respect in the dressing room, having spent the last few years plonked on the MOTD sofas, legs akimbo, talking utter shit. Is he the man to finally turn around Joey Barton's career? (Hint: No.)
I, for one, am excited. Newcastle going down and Shearer off the MOTD panel? Result!
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