Shearer: We Must Win The Cup


By Matthew Jones
March 17 2004

Skipper Alan Shearer has said that only a dramatic slip-up will cost Newcastle United their place in the last eight of the Uefa Cup. Jimmy Walker

SHEARER SPEAKS OF UEFA CUP SUCCESS

Following an amazing performance at home to Real Mallorca last week in which Robson's men came from 1-0 down to win 4-1, the Magpies' would have to practically self-destruct to lose thier place in the competition.

A horrendous first-half display against the Spaniards, left Newcastle 1-0 down, but thanks to an inspired second-half performance, United are still in the cup.

Shearer is fully aware that reaching the quarter-finals should know be a formality and said: "The Uefa Cup is a very important competition for us and we will need that three-goal cushion in Spain.

"But it would take a huge error for us now to let a quarter-final place slip through our hands."

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