Shearer Thriving On The Challenge Despite The Chaos
By Tyne-Talk
April 19 2009
Alan Shearer, who has settled into management at Newcastle United quite quickly has called the chaos of the job, "manic" and "crazy" but says he always looks forward to the challenges that await him the next day.
Shearer said;
"It's been manic to be honest. It's been crazy, the amount of work.
But I really enjoy it and it won't stop between now and the end of the season; I don't think it will ever stop. I don't think it stops for any manager.
I'm definitely getting a buzz out of it though. I know I am under huge pressure, and the hours are getting longer if anything, but I've no complaints with that.
I look forward to coming in first thing in the morning and seeing what challenges await."
When asked the differences between managing and playing he said;
"It's totally, massively different. There's no comparison to be honest. As a player, you go out as a team member and just try to enjoy it and to win.
But as a manager, there are a million things to do, and then a million more when you've done them. It's never ending.
I would never ever criticise managers because it's a very, very difficult job. Whether it's as difficult as I thought it would be is a different matter . . ."
Talking of Redknapp ahead of today's clash with Spurs he said;
"I have tremendous respect for him. Man-management and motivation are a massive part of the job.
You can go on about coaching techniques, but man-management - getting the best out of players - is the important thing, I think."
On the lack of morale at the club when he arrived he said;
"Yes. It was pretty despondent when we came in, and understandably so.
Morale wasn't great but I think particularly last week's result (at Stoke) has built belief a little bit and given us confidence we can get out of the mess we are in.
That's just common sense. You have to have everyone pulling in the same direction; have everyone on board for the benefit of the football club.
I'm a fan of anything that gives an edge to your club, even if its just 0.1 of a per cent. We're dealing with such small margins at football clubs that I wouldn't close the door on anything.
There has to be a balance. You want everyone to enjoy themselves and be happy about place, as well as going out and getting results."
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