God forbid if anything was to happen to Alan Shearer. If it did we'd be in terrible trouble. I don't think anybody needs me to tell them how disastrous that would be.

I can understand people who liken it to the signing of Alan Shearer as Michael is the current England No. 9. I'd say it's the biggest transfer I've been involved in as a manager of any football club.

He has an incredible scoring record in Holland. People have said he is a young Alan Shearer.

We have shown an interest in him; we have made an inquiry. He has the most incredible scoring record in Dutch football. Many people have described him as a young Alan Shearer, but whether that's true or not I don't know.

It would be nice if Alan was to get the record. I hope he scores the winner.

There was no dispute about Alan Shearer's goals today and I'm delighted for him.

There were a couple of fine goals from Michael Owen and Alan Shearer gets one as well - but there are no surprises there,