Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias says there's a new spirit around the city following Alan Shearer's appointment.

Shearer's arrival has certainly lifted spirits on Tyneside and a crowd of around 7,500 turned out to watch him put his players through their paces in an open training session at St James' Park yesterday.

Llambias said: "It's been a tremendous boost for everybody in the town and around the stadium.

"The players are very upbeat and looking forward to the next game."