Alan Shearer: "It's not a rigid disciplinary system. People get the perception that I have come in and I am wielding an iron rod - that's not the case.
Shearer Makes Only One Change!
Alan Shearer: "It's not a rigid disciplinary system. People get the perception that I have come in and I am wielding an iron rod - that's not the case.
"Yes, I have increased the fines system that was already in place, but I am just asking - or I am demanding - people be in on time for work.
"All I have asked is for people to be in on time at 10am - at 10am.
"I don't think that's too much to ask. Do you?
"Joey has been suspended until further notice. The club want to look at a few things and then they will make another statement or comment when the time is right.
"But other than that, there are far more important things to talk about than what has gone on this week.
"Challenges face you every day. You come in at whatever time, 7.30am or 8am, and there's a load to do - and then when you get that done, an hour later, there's another load to do.
"There are challenges every single day. You don't know what is going to face you, but they are challenges I am enjoying.
"It will be the biggest game I have been involved in, and certainly for the players as well.
"We are playing for big stakes here. It will be a huge football match.
"There's a tremendous pressure on both teams, but we are looking forward it."