KEVIN KEEGAN revealed today he has held lengthy discussions with Alan Shearer over the Geordie ace joining his backroom staff. "I talked to Alan for four hours last night," said Keegan, who added that another meeting is planned for Monday. The United boss added: ``We will see what happens on Monday. It will not be as number two, I will tell you that. ``It will not be, and that’s the conclusion we both came to. But it will be, if he decides to come in, a very worthwhile role." Keegan also revealed that there had been no movement in the transfer market yet. Meanwhile, the United boss has issued a rallying call ahead of the trip to Arsenal tomorrow by asking his side to play with "courage" in their FA Cup tie. Looking ahead to Arsenal, he said today: "It’s a terrific tie for us. "If you thought about the places where we could go there can’t be too many harder. "You could put Man United in there and Chelsea and Liverpool, but as far as Arsenal is concerned it’s a chance to advance. "The cup throws up shocks at times and for most people it would a shock. "But that’s what we have to try to do – cause a shock." KK started his third spell in charge with a 0-0 draw with Bolton Wanderers, and just like the Trotters upset the odds by holding United at St James's last week, Keegan feels Newcastle can do similar at the Emirates. He added:"We had the perfect opportunity against a side at home, and who are where we are in the Premier League. "That was the perfect starting match, but the reality of the Premier League is that all games are tough, so Arsenal is perfect. "There’s always a chance, but when you play a team twice in four days you might get a result one way or another. That’s what normally happens. "I might eat my words but the attitude of my players gives me a lot of hope. "I think they’ve enjoyed the training. "When you go to these places, you have to play. You cannot let them have the ball and see what they can do. "When you’ve got the ball, you have to have the courage to play football." | 
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