He has a track record of scoring goals and I'm sure he would here if he chose to join us. We've played three games and tonight is the worst we've played so far.
He'll get goals here, ... I am absolutely delighted. He was our first choice. And we've got him. We've bought an upfront, honest guy who is also a top class player. The dressing room at Newcastle United will be even stronger. We have really done the business today.
We want more of the same from our back four tomorrow. We know that if we can keep Portsmouth out we have the players who can score goals at the other end,
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,