“It’s a little bit risky given Alan’s lack of managerial experience, but I think it’s the right decision. I’ve spoken to a number of senior players at Newcastle United and they felt that Alan Shearer was the right appointment and had been feeling so for quite some time. He definitely has the makings of a good manager. He’s a student of the game and a winner; he’ll bring that a Newcastle team who have forgotten how to win and forgotten how to be resilient." Former Newcastle United goalkeeper and Shearer teammate Shaka Hislop, on the England star’s new coaching job and the impetus behind it.