SHOCKED Blackburn Rovers were trying to come to terms with the departure of Alan Shearer.
Firms had threatened to cancel their hospitality boxes at Ewood Park, but rallied round the under fire club.
Shearer jetted off to a tournament in the Far East to meet up with his new Newcastle United team mates.
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