we've apparently renewed interest in simao. personally, i dont know why we need him (we'd be better off finding a back up for Speed). he also comes off as a bit of a prima donna in this article: http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=144250&cpid=8&title=Magpies+open+Simao+negotiations aaaand it looks that shearer's season is in fact over. broken ankle. bad luck...but a damn fine season none the less...http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=144157&cpid=8&title=Shearer+fractures+ankle