Under-fire Souness’ striker search goes on

NEWCASTLE manager Graeme Souness has shrugged off speculation over his future and is concentrating solely on recruiting the strikers he needs to kickstart the season.

The goalless draw against West Ham sparked a fans’ backlash and led to claims the manager is on the brink of losing his job.

The Magpies created only a handful of chances with lone striker Alan Shearer hopelessly isolated against the Hammers defence, even when the Londoners were reduced to 10 men.