Shepherd Speaks on Latest Rooney News

By Matthew Jones
August 27 2004

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd was speaking to Sky Sports News early this afternoon and said...

Shepherd was speaking to Sky Sports News early this afternoon and said:

"We are still waiting to hear from our friends at Everton to see what is happening.

"You know as much as me, we put the bid in and we are waiting to hear.

"I would hope (to sign him) yes of course. There is always time. We have got until next Tuesday night until 3.30 to do it and I am sure Everton will make up their mind before then.

"We never disclose that (the fee) that is between Everton and Newcastle.

"Well it would be another Alan Shearer arriving on Tyneside wouldn't it?

"You have always got to be optimistic as chairman of Newcastle United believe me."

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