Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has slammed the club after Rafa Benitez's departure was confirmed today.

Shearer gave his thoughts on the situation at St. James Park just hours before the Benitez decision was confirmed, and summed up how every fan must be feeling.

He told the Newcastle Chronicle: "It looks complete and utter chaos and the lack of communication from the club is embarrassingly bad.

"Their world-class manager can walk away in a week's time for nothing.

"But the only thing official we have heard from the club this summer is, 'We are putting season ticket prices up five per cent' and 'This is our new home kit'.

“Why can't anyone come out and say what the situation is with Rafa Benitez, as well as the proposed takeover, instead of just saying 'no comment'?"

He continued: "Where is the respect for the thousands and thousands of loyal fans?

"There is not a jot of thought for them even though they are the lifeblood of that football club.

“They have been there a lot longer than Mike Ashley - and will be there long after he has gone."