Source: Daily_Mail
HATCHET MAN: Shearer's Toon escape plan depends on 'creative tension' produced by Barton and Viduka
Mark Viduka and Joey Barton are about to make returns for Newcastle as they fight against relegation.[LNB] Returning heroes? Viduka (left) holds of Woodgate and Barton (right)[LNB] More from Hatchet Man... HATCHET MAN: Sunderland fans can expect more dullness at the Stadium of Light if Curbishley arrives14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: No-nonsense Senna could have been the man to keep Adebayor and co in check14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Invoking memories of Istanbul cannot help Liverpool chase down Chelsea tonight14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Redknapp's restructuring hopes now rest on Spurs cutting their losses on flop Boateng14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Beware Briatore, Dennis is clearly Wise when it comes to money13/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Time for dangerous Fellaini to change his approach before Everton really are sorry13/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Full English or else for lazy Pavlyuchenko if he is to stay at Spurs13/04/09 HATCHET MAN: If Hughes doesn't know what he's doing, blundering City captain must be Dunne for13/04/09 VIEW FULL ARCHIVEThat is all they need. One large, immobile striker who usually appearsto lack motivation and a charged up thug who could start a fight in anempty room.[LNB]It would be easy to think that Alan Shearer's side would be grateful for any sort of assistance at the moment but those two could do more harm than good.[LNB]Local boy Andy Carroll gave Newcastle a little bit of a feel-good moment on Saturday when he equalised and the team need to be together more than ever if they are to have a chance.[LNB]But Viduka and Barton are hardly the sort of guys who bind a group of players. [LNB]If Shearer believes in 'creative tension', he should put them near the centre of his rescue mission. But if he wants everyone pulling in the same direction, he should tell them to work on their match sharpness in the reserves.[LNB] Young gun Andy Carroll singing to the tune of survival after sparking Toon revivalShearer has showdown talks with Martins after striker misses Stoke tieNEWCASTLE UNITED FC
