Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer was today asked to help lead the fight against relegation after Graeme Souness was sacked as manager.
The 35-year-old will link up with caretaker boss Glenn Roeder, who has stepped up from the role of the club's Academy chief, to take charge of the team against Portsmouth on Saturday.
The ailing Magpies will be looking for a first league victory in seven attempts after a dismal run which has seen them slip to within six points and three places of the drop zone.
Chairman Freddy Shepherd made his move this morning as Souness' 17-month reign was brought to a close after another dreadful display in last night's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.
'Newcastle United today announced that the employment of Graeme Souness has been terminated with immediate effect,' the Magpies confirmed in a statement.
'Glenn Roeder will take charge of first team affairs for the immediate future. Roeder will be assisted by captain Alan Shearer and will be caretaker manager for Saturday's home Premiership game against Portsmouth at St James' Park 作者: kohorse 時間: 3-2-2006 11:32 AM 標題: but roder also very weak ga wo
