ohhh_yeah 2991 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 THE two consortia leading the race to buy Newcastle United both want to appoint Alan Shearer as manager as the sale of the troubled Championship club continues to advance. Shearer has received some encouraging news from United managing director Derek Llambias this week and a resolution to the ongoing takeover saga appears to be in sight. The Journal revealed last week that Seymour Pierce, the bank in charge of the sale process, are confident new owners will be unveiled before the end of the month and that target remains a realistic one according to those directly involved in the deal. And it seems Shearer may well be in the manager’s chair just as quickly after he was told by Llambias the two serious bidders intending to take over control from Mike Ashley believe he is the right man to try and propel the Magpies back into the Premier League at the first attempt. That has been the first good news Shearer has received from the United hierarchy since his final face-to-face meeting with Ashley almost a month ago. The apparent breakthrough was enough for Shearer to contact defenders Steven Taylor and Habib Beye to urge them both to be patient following reports they were tempted to quit St James’s Park because of the lack of progress surrounding his unveiling as permanent manager. A source close to Shearer said: “There has been some contact between Alan and Derek Llambias this week and it seems the two serious bidders that emerged last week both intend to appoint him as manager once a takeover is completed. “It’s definitely some positive news at last, although no timescale has been given so we don’t know exactly when it is going to happen. “There is still a bit of work to be done by the sounds of things and until it happens, Alan will not be getting carried away with anything.” Shearer has had to suffer in silence as he waits for updates on the takeover talks and his frustration has increased with each passing day. United’s first-team squad return for the start of pre-season training next Wednesday and Shearer is itching to be able to take charge of the first session as he looks to get started on the urgent repair work which needs to be done following relegation. Like every United fan, Shearer has been alarmed to read reports linking Taylor and Beye with a move. Taylor is wanted by West Ham, while Beye is a target for both Stoke and bitter local rivals Sunderland. The prospect of losing two of the only players to emerge from last season’s dreadful campaign with any credit would have been another painful kick in the teeth for Newcastle’s long-suffering supporters. But Shearer appears to be confident both will stay as long as he is put in charge as quick as possible. “Alan has talked to Steven and Habib and they have said they will stay at Newcastle if he is manager,” said the source. “However, as has always been the case, the sooner things are resolved the better because Newcastle have already lost ground on their Championship rivals in the transfer market.” The Journal also understands United are close to selling their first player of the summer, with midfielder Kevin Nolan expected to sign for Hull City six months after a £4.5m move from Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Fucking fed up of hearing all this shit now - just get on with it - the summer's disappearing fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Fucking fed up of hearing all this shit now - just get on with it - the summer's disappearing fast. In a nutshell, how every single Toon fan feels right now. We need this done and dusted by this time next week at the very latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Assley still has a chance to utter fuck next season as well, don't rush him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Assley still has a chance to utter fuck next season as well, don't rush him. He's probably asked an extra mill for the coffee machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose_Mag 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Assley still has a chance to utter fuck next season as well, don't rush him. He's probably asked an extra mill for the coffee machine. To be fair if Nolan was worth £4.5 mil then the coffee machine must be worth about a mil too then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Assley still has a chance to utter fuck next season as well, don't rush him. He's probably asked an extra mill for the coffee machine. To be fair if Nolan was worth £4.5 mil then the coffee machine must be worth about a mil too then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I don't really believe Alan has been talking to the players btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Assley still has a chance to utter fuck next season as well, don't rush him. He's probably asked an extra mill for the coffee machine. To be fair if Nolan was worth £4.5 mil then the coffee machine must be worth about a mil too then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. For money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman02uk 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. FYP Be hilarious if they pay good English dollars for him though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. FYP Be hilarious if they pay good English dollars for him though! It'll go straight into the save the whale fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. FYP Be hilarious if they pay good English dollars for him though! It'll go straight into the save the whale fund. Where's a Japanese "scientist" when you need them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. FYP Be hilarious if they pay good English dollars for him though! It'll go straight into the save the whale fund. Where's a Japanese "scientist" when you need them? Well there is talk of a new midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 It would seriously cheer me up to see players like Nolan leave. FYP Be hilarious if they pay good English dollars for him though! It'll go straight into the save the whale fund. Viduka's loaded man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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