Alan Shearer column

[khay 10]

Newcastle striker and BBC Sport columnist

 

It's been quite an amazing couple of weeks at Newcastle United.

 

To have Michael Owen and Nolberto Solano arrive at St James' Park has been fantastic for us and given the whole club and fans a lift.

 

 

I'd like to say that Michael's settled in well in the North East, but the truth is we didn't see him until after Wednesday's England game.

 

 

 

Some of the Newcastle players, including myself, have just come back from Malaga where we had a training camp and played a match.

 

Those who went to Spain are very excited about seeing Michael and Nobby.

 

When you get players of the calibre of those two, but particularly Michael, then that's going to give any squad a big boost.

 

We can't wait until Saturday's match against Fulham, I'm sure both Michael and Nobby will get a fantastic reception.

 

One thing I noticed is that Michael hasn't changed since I played with him during my latter days with England.

 

I don't think he'll ever change. He's very down to earth, very level-headed and has a good family around him.

 

 

There are reports circulating saying that he's moved in with me. They are completely untrue - he hasn't even been in the city!

 

 

It's also a big boost to have someone like Nobby back at the club.

 

He's a player that was well liked during his first period at Newcastle, and we all know about his very good ability.

 

 

It's just a shame he's suspended for the first two games, but his return will be a big bonus for us.

 

Another thing about our Peruvian friend is that he has a tendency to play the trumpet - he doesn't play it very well, but he is certainly happy for people to hear him.

 

Nobby used to treat us to his music in the dressing room - it did produce some interesting reactions.

 

I do think that with the new additions and everyone fit, there are exciting times ahead for our club.

 

I don't like to compare this side to previous teams, but it all seems very promising.

 

Although I'll be focused on the Fulham match, I'll also be keeping an eye out for the England boys in their final Ashes match.

 

The series has been fantastic and I'm praying England get the win.

 

Steve Harmison is a big Newcastle fan and we've wished him well, as well as the rest of the team.

[Happy Face 29]

Newcastle striker and BBC Sport columnist 

 

Another thing about our Peruvian friend is that he has a tendency to play the trumpet - he doesn't play it very well, but he is certainly happy for people to hear him.

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Perhaps when he's paraded before Saturdays match he can give us a bit of a show.

 

He's Nobby Sol-a-no

He comes from far away

and he can plaaaay (yes he can plaaaay)

Play the trumpet.

 

Ooompah, Ooompah, Ooom pah paah

Ooom pah paah

Ooom pah paah

etc.

Edited September 9, 2005 by Happy Face

[khay 10]

Think Solano should do they half time entertainment. He might as well play something this weekend.

[The Mighty Hog 518]

Having Nobby back seems to have gone over well with a few of the players. Seems to be a good lad to have around the dressing room. Seemed to like socialising with the players aswell. Suppose it's a hell of a difference from where he grew up in Peru.

[Papa Lazaru 0]

Having Nobby back seems to have gone over well with a few of the players. Seems to be a good lad to have around the dressing room. Seemed to like socialising with the players aswell. Suppose it's a hell of a difference from where he grew up in Peru.

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There was only ever one single person in the whole of NUFC as an organisation who wanted Nobby out...sadly for us it was the manager!

[Guest Sima]

Think Solano should do they half time entertainment. He might as well play something this weekend. 

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Well he would be better than the DJ we have at the minute.