Newcastle legend Shearer takes aim at club's owner

The former striker is a living-legend for all Newcastle United fans, and voiced their immense frustrations perfectly after the team's narrow loss to Tottenham in their opening game of the season on Saturday.

Dele Alli and Jan Vertonghen scored in either half to give the visitors a 1-2 victory at St James's Park, but Shearer's focus was not on the game itself but rather the off-field situation at his former club.

Mike Ashley has always been a very controversial figure among the 'Toon Army', ever since he tried to change the name of the stadium and has consistently failed to invest enough in to the squad.

That story was repeated against this summer, as manager Rafa Benitez was promised funds to improve his options on the pitch but they failed to materialise.

In fact, the 'Magpies' made a £23 million profit from transfers in the window, something that only Watford came close to thanks to the immense £50 million they earned from Richarlison joining Everton.

"No, I'm not (happy). I'm exactly the same as the Newcastle fans because Rafa has not been given the ammunition to take the club forward." the former club captain said through gritted teeth.

"I think Benitez will stay at the club until the end of the season and there's no doubt about it that he will review it because at times he must think it is an impossible job"

Newcastle will face a difficult task to retain their Premier League status despite an impressive performance in their first game, with fans praying that a takeover of the club will come as soon as possible.