Shearer’s return fails to inspire the Toon…so what now?

Like the arrival of Superman at a time of distress, Shearer’s coming to St. James’ park had given the Newcastle United fans hope, belief and a sense of relief.

If anyone deserved the managers job it had to be Shearer, the clubs most famous player and record goal scorer.

But unlike Superman, he does not fly, and more importantly, he does not have the ability to transmit his own prolific footballing skills into the Toon’s current players. Read more

Preview: Hull City V Newcastle United

Newcastle United play Hull City this Saturday in a crunch relegation battle.

United hope to welcome back star striker Michael Owen for the match, and will be looking to their number 10 to fire them out of their current dire league position. Read more

The Toon vs The Trotters

Newcastle United will be looking to do the double over Bolton Wanderes when the sides meet at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday.

The Toon came out on top with a 3-1 win when the teams last met, and have recently looked more solid, winning once and drawing twice in their last three games.

Keeper, Steve Harper said: “We look to go in full of confidence with five points from three games, we’re looking to get a good result.”

Newcastle will be missing key players including the suspended ex-trotter Kevin Nolan, and injuries will keep out Joey Barton (knee), Habib Beye (Ankle) and Michael Owen (Ankle).

Bolton have been steady this season and are looking comfortable sitting 10th in the Premier League.

Matt Taylor who scored a superb free kick in Bolton’s last game, a 2-1 win against West Ham, is in confident mood.

“We now go into the Newcastle game in a good frame of mind, it’s another home game for us and another one we’ll look to pick up points from,” said Taylor.

Due to their recent form, Bolton Wanderers seem the stronger side, but Newcastle have rallied of late making Sunday’s clash hard to call and well worth a watch.