Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood could not stop the rot, and the task of reviving Newcastle proved beyond Shearer.

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But Colin Calderwood's side failed to build any serious momentum, with moves breaking down too often due to poor passing on a badly rutted pitch.

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Hughton and Colin Calderwood could not stop the rot, and the task of trying to keep the club up proved beyond Newcastle legend Alan Shearer.

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