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Micah Richards gives Alan Shearer a dressing down as he makes Newcastle United transfer request

The pair were discussing Newcastle United's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace…

By Sean McCormick · Chronicle Live

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:50 PM

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Micah Richards criticized Alan Shearer on their podcast for being overly emotional regarding Newcastle United's form.
Richards claimed Newcastle will be fine but suggested the club needs a couple of January transfer signings.
Newcastle bounced back from consecutive defeats by securing a 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace.

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Micah Richards told podcast co-host Alan Shearer that he is overly emotional about Newcastle United after Shearer questioned head coach Matthias Jaissle's tactical setup. Richards defended Jaissle's performance following Newcastle's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace, which saw goals scored by Will Osula and Harvey Barnes at Selhurst Park.

While Richards stated that Newcastle will be fine this season due to their work ethic, he suggested the club needs to make a couple of signings during the January transfer window. The Magpies next face Everton twice in a Carabao Cup tie and a Premier League fixture.

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