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Alan Shearer launches FURIOUS rant about the state of 'hollow and empty' Newcastle under unpopular owner Mike Ashley... as club legend blasts their lack of 'hope' and 'ambition' after Manchester United thrashing and says he 'HATES' what they've become

Alan Shearer has launched an impassioned rant about the current state of 'hollow and empty' Newcastle after the side were thrashed by Manchester United.

The Mapgies lost 4-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice on his second debut for the club.

And Shearer, speaking on Match of the Day, decried the lack of 'hope' and 'ambition' under unpopular owner Mike Ashley.

Alan Shearer launched an angry rant about Newcastle's state under owner Mike Ashley (left)
Magpies legend Shearer and the majority of the fans are united against the unpopular owner

Magpies legend Shearer and the majority of the fans are united against the unpopular owner

Shearer, speaking on Match of the Day, described Newcastle as a 'hollow and empty' club

He said: 'I hate what my club is or has become.