Newcastle United: April 2009 Archives

Newcastle duo Kevin Nolan and Ryan Taylor are part of Alan Shearer's plans despite being dropped from the squad against Portsmouth.

Everton boss David Moyes is lining up a shock summer move for former England striker Michael Owen, according to reports.

Michael Owen is confident he can wake up in front of goal and score again for Newcastle - starting against his old club Liverpool.

Michael Owen is determined to fire the goals that will keep Newcastle in the Premier League - starting against his old club Liverpool.

Alan Shearer has promised fans Newcastle will scrap for survival until the end of the season after Monday's 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.

Alan Shearer has admitted that Newcastle will be without Jose Enrique at Liverpool after he hurt his hamstring against Portsmouth.

Portsmouth earned a deserved goalless draw at Newcastle to leave Alan Shearer's side deep in relegation trouble.

Boss Alan Shearer admits Newcastle must win Monday night's clash with Portsmouth at St James' Park if they are going to stay up.

Newcastle strikers Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka could start the must-win game against Portsmouth on Monday night.

Alan Shearer has told his Newcastle players they must step up to the plate in the relegation battle when Portsmouth visit on Monday.

Alan Shearer has said he has no interest in outside opinions on relegation-threatened Newcastle and will manage the club his way.

Alan Shearer admits Newcastle have struggled to create chances since he was appointed as manager on an eight-game basis.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton could return against Portsmouth on Monday by being named among the substitutes.

Alan Shearer has asked Obafemi Martins to play through the pain of a groin injury to help Newcastle's survival bid.

Alan Shearer is hopeful that Jose Enrique could return against Portsmouth on Monday, but Joey Barton and Steven Taylor could miss out.

Steven Taylor is expected to be ruled out for a further fortnight after scans on his troublesome ankle injury.

Joey Barton is back on course to be available for the final five games of Newcastle's relegation dogfight.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer has hinted he could start with Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka against Portsmouth next Monday night.

Boss Alan Shearer admits Newcastle must win their three remaining home games to stay in the Premier League this season.

Newcastle slipped to their second defeat under Alan Shearer as Tottenham continued their push for Europe thanks to Darren Bent..

It's been suggested that Alan Shearer has approached his former manager Kenny Dalglish to become director of football at Newcastle.

Alan Shearer has denied suggestions of a rift with Obafemi Martins and insists he has a part to play in Newcastle's relegation run-in.

Alan Shearer has confirmed Mark Viduka will travel with Newcastle when they take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Newcastle have handed a new three-and-a-half year contract to teenage striker Nile Ranger, who could be handed a debut this weekend.

Newcastle insist there is no problem between Alan Shearer and Obafemi Martins and are hopeful the striker will be fit to face Spurs.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll admits playing for his 'hero' Alan Shearer has made a massive difference to his game.

Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Espanyol midfielder Jordi Gomez who is currently on loan at Championship side Swansea City.

Goal hero Andy Carroll hopes he can force his way into Newcastle's starting XI after his header at Stoke on Saturday.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer has confirmed striker Obafemi Martins still has a "big part to play" in the side's relegation battle.

Alan Shearer said he was "disappointed" Obafemi Martins ruled himself out of the Newcastle team that salvaged a 1-1 draw at Stoke.

Andy Carroll earned Newcastle a vital point after Abdoulaye Faye had given Stoke the advantage at the Brittannia Stadium.

Alan Shearer says he has not 'switched off' from the job of trying to keep Newcastle in the Premier League, but he is enjoying it.

Alan Shearer has hinted that winger Damien Duff could replace the injured Jose Enrique as Newcastle's left-back at Stoke on Saturday.

Kevin Nolan is urging Newcastle to emulate Bolton's 'Great Escape' of last season to remain a Premier League outfit.

Newcastle MD Derek Llambias has confirmed Joe Kinnear will be ready to return to the club for the start of pre-season training.

Derek Llambias has revealed Alan Shearer was the board's only choice to save Newcastle from relegation this season.

Alan Shearer has demanded better service for Oba Martins and Michael Owen - who he admits was sacrificed in midfield against Chelsea.

Alan Shearer is warning his Newcastle stars to be prepared for a 'battle' at Stoke on Saturday due to the atmosphere and their tactics.

Reserve team coach Richard Money has played down injury fears over Danny Guthrie after he limped out of Newcastle's reserves game.

Four senior Newcastle players, including Alan Smith, will push for a first-team recall when they play for the reserves on Monday night.

Alan Shearer is confident that Sebastien Bassong and Steven Taylor will be fit for Newcastle's trip to Stoke this weekend.

Alan Shearer says he still believes Newcastle can avoid relegation this season despite being three points from safety.

Goals from Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda gave Chelsea a comfortable win over Newcastle to ruin Alan Shearer's first game in charge.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer hopes Steven Taylor, Sebastien Bassong and Damien Duff will be ready for home clash with Chelsea.

Newcastle and Portsmouth are being linked with Le Mans goalkeeper Yoann Pele conditional on Premier League survival.

Caretaker boss Alan Shearer has confirmed Michael Owen will start for Newcastle on Saturday against Chelsea if he is fully fit.

Alan Shearer says he will do everything he can to stop Newcastle going down in his eight-match stint as caretaker manager.

Newcastle have no plans to replace executive director (football) Dennis Wise who has left the club just over a year after joining.

Alan Shearer is expected to name Iain Dowie as his assistant manager when he is unveiled as Newcastle boss on Thursday.

New boss Alan Shearer could be boosted by the return of Danny Guthrie from a two-month injury absence for Newcastle's visit of Chelsea.

Alan Shearer has been appointed Newcastle manager until the end of the season and has eight matches to save the club from relegation.

Newcastle duo Kevin Nolan and Ryan Taylor are part of Alan Shearer's plans despite being dropped from the squad against Portsmouth.

Everton boss David Moyes is lining up a shock summer move for former England striker Michael Owen, according to reports.

Michael Owen is confident he can wake up in front of goal and score again for Newcastle - starting against his old club Liverpool.

Michael Owen is determined to fire the goals that will keep Newcastle in the Premier League - starting against his old club Liverpool.

Alan Shearer has promised fans Newcastle will scrap for survival until the end of the season after Monday's 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.

Alan Shearer has admitted that Newcastle will be without Jose Enrique at Liverpool after he hurt his hamstring against Portsmouth.

Portsmouth earned a deserved goalless draw at Newcastle to leave Alan Shearer's side deep in relegation trouble.

Boss Alan Shearer admits Newcastle must win Monday night's clash with Portsmouth at St James' Park if they are going to stay up.

Newcastle strikers Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka could start the must-win game against Portsmouth on Monday night.

Alan Shearer has told his Newcastle players they must step up to the plate in the relegation battle when Portsmouth visit on Monday.

Alan Shearer has said he has no interest in outside opinions on relegation-threatened Newcastle and will manage the club his way.

Alan Shearer admits Newcastle have struggled to create chances since he was appointed as manager on an eight-game basis.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton could return against Portsmouth on Monday by being named among the substitutes.

Alan Shearer has asked Obafemi Martins to play through the pain of a groin injury to help Newcastle's survival bid.

Alan Shearer is hopeful that Jose Enrique could return against Portsmouth on Monday, but Joey Barton and Steven Taylor could miss out.

Steven Taylor is expected to be ruled out for a further fortnight after scans on his troublesome ankle injury.

Joey Barton is back on course to be available for the final five games of Newcastle's relegation dogfight.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer has hinted he could start with Obafemi Martins and Mark Viduka against Portsmouth next Monday night.

Boss Alan Shearer admits Newcastle must win their three remaining home games to stay in the Premier League this season.

Newcastle slipped to their second defeat under Alan Shearer as Tottenham continued their push for Europe thanks to Darren Bent..