Source: SKY_Sports
Shearer - Future for pair
Newcastle boss Alan Shearer has assured Ryan Taylor and Kevin Nolan they have a future on Tyneside.[LNB] The duo were dropped by the Magpies manager for Monday's goalless draw with Portsmouth, with neither even making the bench.[LNB]The pair were signed for a combined £7million by previous boss Joe Kinnear in January, but Shearer chose Alan Smith to occupy the central midfield position.[LNB]Shearer has set Taylor and Nolan the task of getting themselves back in the team as Newcastle fight against relegation.[LNB]"There will be other chances for them," Shearer told The Sun.[LNB]"Alan Smith gave us everything in midfield and fully justified his selection.[LNB]"We just wanted to try something different."[LNB]
