28 Quotes by Freddie Shepherd

We always intended to take our time over the appointment of a full-time manager and that is still the case as we consider our options very carefully.

Let's be absolutely clear about this, we have made no approach to anyone at this moment in time.

No, of course not, ... and I don't think there is any manager in this country who would not want Michael Owen.

Newcastle fans love centre forwards and Michael is a fantastic goal-scorer. He's someone we would love to build the team around and we hope he can help us bring success to the club.

I didn't want to be known as the man who shot Bambi.

I don't know why it's being said we can't qualify. Nothing's been decided.

Glenn and Alan are capable of getting us through to the end of this season. The board won't be hurried. We have to get the appointment right and we will take our time.

He is our first signing of the summer and will be a valuable addition to our squad. He is still young but has a lot of experience and we welcome him to Newcastle.

It is not about money. It is about a player thinking he is bigger than this club.