article_snippet: Alan Shearer Alan Shearer has slammed the club for a lack of ambition under the tenure of owner Mike Ashley.
article_snippet: Newcastle owner owner Mike Ashley was among the crowd of spectators at the St James' Park on Saturday . '
article_snippet: There is no excitement, no anticipation.
article_snippet: It takes It toll, even on the most loyal fans in the country.
article_snippet: Fans want to dream Fans team can be successful, whether that's in a domestic cup competition or in Europe,' Alan Shearer told the Telegraph. '
article_snippet: Newcastle fans at the minute are showing why Newcastle fans at the minute are some of the best around, because Newcastle fans at the minute can't dream.
article_snippet: The former striker calls for squad investment in the summer but doubts much will change under Newcastle owner Mike Ashley, and insists the club should pursue Cup glory more seriously.
article_snippet: Newcastle legend, now a pundit with Match of the Day, has criticised the club's lack of ambition .
article_snippet: Unless the club are going to bring in a load of exciting players in the summer, which is highly unlikely when you look at the way it's been run, then I think people might look at giving up.
article_snippet: I can only tell you what my mates are thinking about doing because of the lack of hope at the minute,' added Shearer . '
article_snippet: I'd dearly love us to have a cup run, I'd dearly love us to get to Wembley again, I'd much rather that than just finish in mid-table year after year. '