Shearer saluted by Strachan


By Matthew Jones
November 17 2002

Alan Shearer was praised by Southampton boss, Gordon Strachan. Although he was YET AGAIN denied his 100th league goal, Strachan feels that it was Shearer who led Newcastle to victory.. Southampton boss Gordon Strachan felt veteran striker Alan Shearer was the difference as Saints slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle.

Former England captain Shearer was again denied his 100th Premiership goal for his home-town club but his overall contribution was assessed in glowing terms by Strachan.

"Alan Shearer on their side, win. Alan Shearer on our side, we win,'' he said. "It's as simple as that, the game is as simple as that.

"He put on a fantastic performance, a world-class performance and we couldn't handle it. That performance he does makes everybody in his side play better.''

Shola Ameobi and Aaron Hughes were on target as Newcastle came from behind at St James' Park.
Goals either side of half-time sealed the three points for the Magpies after James Beattie had sent Newcastle crashing back down to earth from their midweek Champions League triumph by opening the scoring in the second minute.

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