Shearer fit and raring to go for Tyne-Wear derby


Goal Machine

By Peter Donnelly
September 19 2002

Alan Shearer's head wound, sustained in Kiev, will not force him to miss the big derby game for Newcastle against Sunderland on Saturday, a game of immense significance, which is being played at St. James' Park. Shearer's head needed to be bandged up in Newcastle's match at Kiev, after he recieved a boot in the face from a Dynamo defender. But the result of the 'tackle' was not concussion and Shearer was later taken off because of the deepness of the cut.

Robson said,

"I decided enough's enough, and I took him off for his own protection,"

"He has a deep wound and we'll have to monitor his progress, but he is not concussed."

The game against Sunderland on Saturday, at Noon, is a massive game, not only for the fans but also for the players as Newcastle need to push up the table sooner rather than later.

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