Alan Shearer may agree four-year contract with Newcastle at weekend
Despite a tough day of talks with Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias, there is optimism Alan Shearer will agree manager's contract terms by the weekend
Kevin Blackwell to remain as Sheffield United manager
Despite indicating he was considering his future at Sheffield United, Kevin Blackwell is to stay on as manager
Newcastle negotiations with Alan Shearer 'still have a way to go'
Mike Ashley dead set on Alan Shearer with apologies for 'catastrophe'
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Sir Brian Mawhinney targets Newcastle's spending power
Kevin Blackwell caught between the sack and a hard decision
Sheffield United's manager, Kevin Blackwell, admitted he is considering his future having seen his side lose to Burnley in the Championship play-off final
Alan Shearer meets Mike Ashley to discuss four-year deal at Newcastle
Alan Shearer has demanded a £30m kitty and complete control to manage Newcastle until 2013
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Burnley's Premier League golden ticket may not be as shiny as it seems
Jamie Jackson: While Burnley are now in line for a £60m windfall, this is also the absolute minimum all their competitors will start with when the 2009-10 season commences