Newcastle United must act fast - Chris Waddle

Jul 7 2009

by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle

CHRIS WADDLE has warned that Newcastle United are set to be “caught cold” in the Championship unless they address the managerial situation at St James’s Park. The highly respected England and Toon icon feels that regardless of the club being for sale, failure to make the right moves in the transfer market and lack of a managerial figurehead could well cost the Magpies dearly in the race for promotion next term. Waddle is the latest star name in the football world to call for Alan Shearer to be appointed as boss at St James’s, and says he is deeply concerned by the lack of action in Toon so far this summer. He told the Chronicle: “They need to start the process of getting a manager now. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT “I don’t know Alan Shearer that well – he came into the England squad after my time – but I think he is the man for the job. “I have met him a couple of times and I know Alan is a straight talker. He is what Newcastle need at the moment. “The Championship is now starting to be like an extension of the Premier League – the top six to eight clubs for certain – and his experience of top-flight football will help that. “There is a big question mark over Newcastle, and it needs answers soon.”

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