Source: Telegraph
Alan Shearer can save Newcastle from drop says Nicky Butt
A 2-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea left Newcastle deep in Premier League trouble and yet Butt is optimistic his former England team-mate can inspire his team in the last seven games of the season. [LNB]"Alan is one of those men who has charisma and an aura about him," the 34-year-old said. "He demands respect and he gets that the minute he walks in the changing room. [LNB] Related ArticlesReality check for ShearerPremier League tableMiracles elude ShearerNewcastles Premier League run-inAlan Shearer?s task is to banish the fear factor at NewcastleRound-up: Liverpool leave it late at Fulham as Alan Shearers Newcastle lose to Chelsea"The players are happy he's here and it's been an enjoyable start. He's been very upbeat and the whole town is on a high. [LNB]"Hopefully now he can help get us out the trouble we're in and I'm confident that together we can do that." [LNB]The former Manchester United player saw enough in the Chelsea game to be optimistic about the future under Shearer. [LNB]"We took the game to Chelsea, worked hard and snuffed out what they had to offer," Butt added. [LNB]"Unfortunately we couldn't create as many chances as we should have. Alan was very upbeat at half-time and said that we could win it. [LNB]"We had to kick on a bit in the second half but then they got a goal which was a bit lucky when it deflected before hitting the bar and coming out to Frank Lampard. [LNB]"To concede a second was again disappointing and we were down after the match because we thought we could have got something. [LNB]"But there are plenty of positives to work on because for an hour I thought we competed very well against one of the best sides in Europe." [LNB]Newcastle face Stoke on Saturday when defeat could leave the Tyneside club marooned in the bottom three. [LNB]
