For a few years now, hardly have we seen any common sense decision come out of Newcastle United. The take over by Mike Ashley, the signing of Joey Barton, the re-appointment of Kevin Keegan, the proposed sale to a Nigerian consortium, the appointment of Alan Shearer and so on.Talking about the appointment of Shearer, it seems to me an emotional decision rather than common sense. Shearer himself has accepted that his impact has been limited since he took over as manager.
They have a must win game at home to Middlesbrough who themselves are in deep relegation troubles but they don't look like a team that can rise to the challenge when needed especially with in house troubles caused by no other than the unrepentant Joey Barton.
It's looking dicey for Newcastle and anything other than a win on Monday will confirm they are really in big trouble.
Akin Alabi
