Alan Shearer believes Jonás Gutiérrez can be vital difference

Apr 4 2009 by Luke Edwards, The Journal

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He explained: “I’m excited, really, really excited. This is probably different to anything I’ve done before and it is a new chapter for me. I can not tell you how

much I have enjoyed the last couple of days and I’m really looking forward to the first game.

“It helps that I’ve made a point of always watching Newcastle United games this season so I know about the players.

“If I haven’t watched the games on a live television feed I’ve been at St James’s Park to watch them from the stands.

“Obviously when you’ve been able to see a team regularly it helps you as a new manager. It also helps that I’ve watched so many other Premier League games this season working for the BBC.

“I’ve been fortunate in that respect coming into the job.”

Shearer’s confidence in the talent at his disposal was not forced during his first Press conference and the former Magpies skipper feels the only thing lacking in the camp is confidence.

That is a fault he can try to remedy when they take on Chelsea today, but he also knows the fans and the atmosphere they can generate at St James’s Park is potentially the difference between Premier League safety and the Championship.

He added: “The fans are going to be very important for us, not just at home but at away games. I know how great our away support can be as well.

“The fans can really make a difference for us, there is absolutely no doubt about that. I’m sure they will not let us down.”