Robson fires Shearer warning


Shearer is back!

By Matthew Jones
August 2 2002

Magpies manager Sir Bobby Robson has warned Premiership defences that he has never seen St James' Park favourite Alan Shearer so fit. Magpies manager Sir Bobby Robson has warned Premiership defences that he has never seen St James' Park favourite Alan Shearer so fit.

Newcastle's skipper may be nearly 32 but, with a sound close-season break behind him following his retirement from the England scene, United boss Robson insists he is raring to go.

"Alan is a very different player than he was 12 months ago," he said.

"He was outstanding for us last season but he struggled with his knee injury before that and needed a break.

"Since we've been back in full training I've seen a transformation.

"He is looking quick, in control and very relaxed. I have never seen him look so fresh since I've been at the club."

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