Newcastle United icon Alan Shearer has delivered a devastating assessment of his beloved club's current state, branding the situation at St James' Park an 'absolute mess' that leaves him feeling 'angry and embarrassed'.
The Premier League's all-time record goalscorer didn't hold back during an explosive appearance on Gary Lineker's popular podcast, 'The Rest Is Football', where he launched a fierce critique of the club's ownership and recruitment strategy.
'We've Been So Poorly Run'
Shearer's frustration was palpable as he dissected Newcastle's dramatic fall from their Champions League position last season to their current mid-table struggles. 'We've been so poorly run for such a long time,' he stated bluntly, highlighting what he perceives as fundamental flaws in the club's structure.
The Geordie hero expressed particular concern about the club's transfer policy, suggesting that poor decisions in the recruitment department have left the squad unbalanced and lacking the quality needed to compete at the highest level.
From Champions League to Crisis
Just months after celebrating a return to Europe's elite competition, Newcastle now find themselves facing an uncertain future. Shearer pointed to the stark contrast between last season's euphoria and the current reality of underperformance.
'It's an absolute mess from the ownership right down,' Shearer declared, leaving listeners in no doubt about the depth of his concern for the club he captained with such distinction.
The full, no-holds-barred interview provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a club legend watching his team struggle, and is essential listening for any football fan interested in the pressures facing modern Premier League clubs.
