Hodgson fears Shearer effect

Fri, 15 May 15:06:30 2009

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson intends to delay Newcastle's escape act but expects Alan Shearer's presence to ultimately inspire the Magpies to survival.

A 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough lifted Newcastle out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with two matches remaining.

The first of those is at St James' Park on Saturday where seventh-placed Fulham will be chasing the victory that will leave them to the brink of qualification for next season's Europa Cup.

"All of us expected Alan to take the reins one day so it wasn't surprising when they turned to him," said Hodgson. "Alan is the iconic figure that was necessary for Newcastle in the situation they found themselves.

"It gave the fans in particular a huge boost because the idol was returning to his stamping ground. It probably gave the players a lift as well. His appointment has given the club a clear chance of avoiding relegation but we're going to do everything we can to make them stumble.

"Perhaps Alan will still take them to safety. The victory against Boro was an incredible step as they're out of the bottom three. The Geordie faith in their idol Alan will be justified. It's our job to put a spanner in the works but it will be a difficult task because of Alan's presence."

 

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  1. First L:

    @#$%.

    Seems it is mate. Obviously the­ riff-raff who run this thing are used to speaking in­ such terms about a woman's private parts, rather­ than as the slang for steal (a la the Guy Ritchie­ movie). Very bizarre.

    From KEVIN P, on Sat 16 May 11:19AM

  2. now now boys and girls stop bicarin and play nicely­ plzz lol NUFC 3 FULHAM 1 OR MAYBE 2 BUT NUFC WILL WIN­ FOR SURE AS WE ON A HIGH FROM MONDAY NIGHT

    From footy mad, on Sat 16 May 6:03AM

  3. First L
    ha ha.
    Yes i've had that word censored too­ when i tried to say something about @#$% defeat from­ the jaws of victory - it's probably been censored­ here again!
    S (natch) is a vulgar term for the v(agina)­ mate: like p(ussy), f(anny), m(inge) whatever you wish­ to call it!
    Catch my drift!!!!
    By the way, i do expect­ the partisan atmosphere to carry a rejuvenated NUFC to­ victory NUFC is my team btw); besides, your manager­ doesn't even want the added burden of European­ football, he's almpst admitted that to be the case.

    From cameron w, on Fri 15 May 7:14PM

  4. lol i dont know the word s n a. t c h that I used is­ considered offensive, whatever..

    From First L, on Fri 15 May 5:13PM

  5. Don't worry Fulham, we will win the match, or at­ least @#$% a draw, no matter how high-spirited­ Newcastle players will be in the match. COYW!!!!!

    From First L, on Fri 15 May 5:10PM
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