Shearer receives Redknapp backing

[Scottish Mag 3]

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp believes Alan Shearer is the ideal candidate to become the next Newcastle manager.

 

"I'd give Shearer the job. I think he's perfect for it," said Redknapp, who on Saturday rejected the chance to replace Sam Allardyce at St James' Park.

 

"He'd set the place alight and the fans love him. Experience doesn't matter - he understands football," he added.

 

Redknapp also ruled out any chance of him joining Newcastle should the club renew their interest.

 

"No, not a prayer, I couldn't do that," said Redknapp after Portsmouth's 2-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday.

 

"I said I'm going to stay at Portsmouth. I wouldn't be able to show my face again, I'd be finished.

 

"I made a decision and that's it. I'm here and I'll stick with it and get on with my job at Portsmouth now."

 

Earlier on Sunday, Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie echoed Redknapp's sentiments and said Newcastle would be wasting their time if they came back in for the 60-year-old.

 

"Harry has made his decision and that is the end of the matter," Storrie told BBC Radio 5 Live.

 

"It would become a bit of a farce if that changed. It is not about money, so they can offer what they like, it has happened and it has moved on and we would refuse any request.

 

"This is a disruptive time, the timing is bad, it is the middle of transfer window and even if they did ask to speak to Harry, we would refuse."

 

Redknapp met representatives from Newcastle on Friday but decided that a move to the North East outfit was not right for him.

 

"I'm happy here, people treat me well and I felt a loyalty to the club and the fans," he said.

 

"I came to the conclusion that the extra money would not change my life and it would have been a big upheaval for Sandra (his wife) and I didn't want to do that.

 

"She is more important to me than anything."

 

Newcastle's search for a new boss continues, with some fans hoping for a partnership between ex-boss Kevin Keegan and former striker Shearer.

 

And Redknapp endorsed the view that Shearer, alongside a more experienced figure, could be the answer for the Magpies.

 

"(Sunderland manager) Roy Keane hasn't got the experience and he knows what he's doing. He's different class and he's going right to the top," said Redknapp.

 

"There's no reason Alan Shearer can't do that as well.

 

"You could bring a couple of experienced people in alongside him and it wouldn't be a problem for him.

 

"Because of what he means to the place and what the fans think of him and what a player he's been, he'd be absolutely perfect."

 

But life president and former Newcastle chairman Sir John Hall told 5 Live's Sportsweek programme that a Keegan-Shearer combination would not be right for the club.

 

"Alan is the most dedicated professional I have ever met and a great man. But he would want to come in at the right time, and now is probably too early," he said.

 

"Kevin has had his time and I don't think he and his family would want to return."

 

Hall is a long-time admirer of ex-Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who now works for the French Football Federation as a technical director after leaving Lyon.

 

"Gerard did a fine job at Lyon and I feel he could do it at Newcastle, but I don't think he would leave his new role," he said.

 

Hall also backed new owner Mike Ashley to turn things around at Newcastle and reward the St James' Park faithful.

 

"Mike Ashley is dedicated to the club, he has just come in and he is learning the game and it takes time.

 

"But he is a good businessman and I think he will do well at Newcastle.

 

"We want attractive football, the fans deserve success, but we need continuity to succeed."

 

Former England manager Steve McClaren is another who feels that the time is not right for Shearer to become Newcastle manager.

 

"You do need some experience otherwise you are learning on the job," he said.

 

"I am a big advocate of getting your coaching qualifications and then serving your apprenticeships and learning the job at a lower level."

[LeazesMag 0]

Redknapp is a patronising cockney tosser

[The Fish 11042]

One major factor against Shearer's appointment for me, would be his huge ego. We know he works well with Owen as they share an off-field friendship. If we were to try and attract big players could they not be dissuaded by the leviathan that is Alan Shearer's legend?

[wykikitoon 21266]

One major factor against Shearer's appointment for me, would be his huge ego. We know he works well with Owen as they share an off-field friendship. If we were to try and attract big players could they not be dissuaded by the leviathan that is Alan Shearer's legend?

 

Could do, but it could also work the other way could nt it?

[ewerk 31402]

One major factor against Shearer's appointment for me, would be his huge ego. We know he works well with Owen as they share an off-field friendship. If we were to try and attract big players could they not be dissuaded by the leviathan that is Alan Shearer's legend?

 

That Word a Day calendar is paying dividends already.

[The Fish 11042]

sorry, should I make things easy on you?

[Holden McGroin 6865]

And Jose doesn have a big ego???

[Craig 6700]

Whilst I think Redknapp should have kept his trap shut, given his recent connection with the club, I think he has a point that because Shearer doesn't have the experience, it doesn't mean that he wouldn't be able to do the job.

 

Whether he is the right man or not is still questionable but lack of experience doesn't automatically render you incapable.

[Scottish Mag 3]

Whilst I think Redknapp should have kept his trap shut, given his recent connection with the club, I think he has a point that because Shearer doesn't have the experience, it doesn't mean that he wouldn't be able to do the job.

 

Whether he is the right man or not is still questionable but lack of experience doesn't automatically render you incapable.

 

But it probably would by most if the person in question was anyone other than Shearer....

[Craig 6700]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

[Scottish Mag 3]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

[JawD 99]

Im not what Id call pro-shearer for the role. but in fairness he was captain for quite some time and in the later stages worked very close to the manager. I do think he is a manager character. What he doesnt have is the experience. I wouldnt object to him so much if he had a good no 2 with experience.

[Scottish Mag 3]

Im not what Id call pro-shearer for the role. but in fairness he was captain for quite some time and in the later stages worked very close to the manager. I do think he is a manager character. What he doesnt have is the experience. I wouldnt object to him so much if he had a good no 2 with experience.

 

This is only my opinion but as I have said before on here. I didn't think he was that great a captain at all. Whilst no one can question his effort or commitment on the park I didn't see him as that a great motivator for his team mates etc.

[Craig 6700]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

[Scottish Mag 3]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

 

I don't doubt that, in fact I do not even think we will get the chance to find out as I really do not think any of them will be coming in.

[Toonraider 0]

One major factor against Shearer's appointment for me, would be his huge ego. We know he works well with Owen as they share an off-field friendship. If we were to try and attract big players could they not be dissuaded by the leviathan that is Alan Shearer's legend?

 

That Word a Day calendar is paying dividends already.

 

Im sure that word was in Red Dwarf.....it was either a virus or a space ship

[Craig 6700]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

 

I don't doubt that, in fact I do not even think we will get the chance to find out as I really do not think any of them will be coming in.

 

There before the grace of god, goes us all... Whoever it is, they may succeed, they may fail. No-one, not one single person can say either way how events will transpire.

 

What is paramount though is that whoever it may be, and however much they were or were not the person you may have wanted the club to appoint. As a supporter of Newcastle United, we are duty bound to do just that.... support without prejudice the club and all those employed within it.

 

Those who choose to make judgements on a new manager before a ball is even kicked under his tenure cannot really class themselves as a 'supporter'

[Jimbo 175]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

 

I don't doubt that, in fact I do not even think we will get the chance to find out as I really do not think any of them will be coming in.

 

There before the grace of god, goes us all... Whoever it is, they may succeed, they may fail. No-one, not one single person can say either way how events will transpire.

 

What is paramount though is that whoever it may be, and however much they were or were not the person you may have wanted the club to appoint. As a supporter of Newcastle United, we are duty bound to do just that.... support without prejudice the club and all those employed within it.

 

Those who choose to make judgements on a new manager before a ball is even kicked under his tenure cannot really class themselves as a 'supporter'

 

Does this mean I stopped being a "supporter" when I said "oh no, not that useless cunt" when we appointed Souness ????

[Big TRon 0]

The only view that matters is that of Mike Ashley in the end. Everyone can have an opinion, but he's the one who will provide the big money to make it happen, so he'll want to decide who is best suited to spend it. if it's Shearer great, if it's someone else then let's hope it's a good choice.

[Craig 6700]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

 

I don't doubt that, in fact I do not even think we will get the chance to find out as I really do not think any of them will be coming in.

 

There before the grace of god, goes us all... Whoever it is, they may succeed, they may fail. No-one, not one single person can say either way how events will transpire.

 

What is paramount though is that whoever it may be, and however much they were or were not the person you may have wanted the club to appoint. As a supporter of Newcastle United, we are duty bound to do just that.... support without prejudice the club and all those employed within it.

 

Those who choose to make judgements on a new manager before a ball is even kicked under his tenure cannot really class themselves as a 'supporter'

 

Does this mean I stopped being a "supporter" when I said "oh no, not that useless cunt" when we appointed Souness ????

 

I don't think you did - I think you, along with the rest of us (even LM it seems) were prepared to give him a chance.

 

Wasn't that the case?

 

I'm not saying that we have to agree with the appointment, what i'm saying is whoever gets it is the manager of our football club and therefore we should support them in that role until they show just reason for feeling its the wrong man for our club.

[Jimbo 175]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

 

I don't doubt that, in fact I do not even think we will get the chance to find out as I really do not think any of them will be coming in.

 

There before the grace of god, goes us all... Whoever it is, they may succeed, they may fail. No-one, not one single person can say either way how events will transpire.

 

What is paramount though is that whoever it may be, and however much they were or were not the person you may have wanted the club to appoint. As a supporter of Newcastle United, we are duty bound to do just that.... support without prejudice the club and all those employed within it.

 

Those who choose to make judgements on a new manager before a ball is even kicked under his tenure cannot really class themselves as a 'supporter'

 

Does this mean I stopped being a "supporter" when I said "oh no, not that useless cunt" when we appointed Souness ????

 

I don't think you did - I think you, along with the rest of us (even LM it seems) were prepared to give him a chance.

 

Wasn't that the case?

 

I'm not saying that we have to agree with the appointment, what i'm saying is whoever gets it is the manager of our football club and therefore we should support them in that role until they show just reason for feeling its the wrong man for our club.

 

 

No, thats exactly what I said.

 

Of course I wanted him to prove me wrong.

[Kevin Carr's Gloves 4043]

One major factor against Shearer's appointment for me, would be his huge ego. We know he works well with Owen as they share an off-field friendship. If we were to try and attract big players could they not be dissuaded by the leviathan that is Alan Shearer's legend?

 

That Word a Day calendar is paying dividends already.

 

Im sure that word was in Red Dwarf.....it was either a virus or a space ship

 

Was it not a leviathan that attacked them in game over?

[Scottish Mag 3]

Roy Keane didn't have experience. Neither did Keegan...

 

I know it doesn't mean that he'd therefore be successful, but it doesn't mean he wouldn't be. If the last 3 appointments have proved anything its that whoever you appoint, you're taking a massive risk. Keegan could have failed but he didn't...

 

So would you be happy giving the job to Beardsley, Steve Watson, Steve Howey etc?

 

I've always thought Beardsley holds the right characteristics to make a good manager. The other two I've not even thought about.

 

My point is that some of the 'dream' names being mentioned could come here and totally flop - it's possible.

 

I don't doubt that, in fact I do not even think we will get the chance to find out as I really do not think any of them will be coming in.

 

There before the grace of god, goes us all... Whoever it is, they may succeed, they may fail. No-one, not one single person can say either way how events will transpire.

 

What is paramount though is that whoever it may be, and however much they were or were not the person you may have wanted the club to appoint. As a supporter of Newcastle United, we are duty bound to do just that.... support without prejudice the club and all those employed within it.

 

Those who choose to make judgements on a new manager before a ball is even kicked under his tenure cannot really class themselves as a 'supporter'

 

I don't know in what context this post was meant but I would hope isn't questioning "My" support. I have been doing an 8 hour round trip for god knows how many years watching shite yet yes I am still there week in, week out "supporting" them regardless of who had been in charge at the club. You won't see me shouting for peoples heads and I stay for the 90 mins unlike many.

 

Also if you are questioning if I would support Shearer, where have I said I wouldn't. If my posts are read you will see that I am questioning are people content with the fact its Shearer, would they have the same attitude if it was anyone else other than him, for most I doubt that very much (IMO)

 

But to be honest even if I was slating the guy its something I would be entitled to have an opinion of as does everyone else including yourself who is more than vocal enough when talking about Newcastles players and managers on here. *I also thought this was the purpose of a discussion forum to have an opinion on things*

 

If I have taken this out of context fair enough (but it certainly seems directed at me seeing as you have quoted my post) but if you are questioning my support for this club, its managers and players all I can say is a right royal fuck off...

[Craig 6700]

Not questioning your personal support at all Ritchie. Can see how you've read it as a personal retort though - sorry mate.

 

Nope it was a general reply to all.

[Scottish Mag 3]

Not questioning your personal support at all Ritchie. Can see how you've read it as a personal retort though - sorry mate.

 

Nope it was a general reply to all.

 

Not a problem apologies for the fuck off then

 

I noticed someone else the other night mention the Shearer Haters. I for one idolise him as a player and I would fully support him if he was to get the job. Its the mass hysteria that surrounds him that I am questioning. I really think Tyneside would be up in arms if it was anyone else in the same position getting linked, but still cannot get my head round why its ok for Shearer then. I know some argue "he knows the club" whatever that means, but so do many other ex-players but i really do not think they would get the same acceptance.