Coleman won’t play the deputy

Chris Coleman is looking for a return to management but is unlikely to be interested in becoming assistant to Kevin Keegan at Newcastle United, according to the Welshman's representative.

The former Fulham boss resigned at Real Sociedad yesterday, citing outside interference as the cause, and speculation immediately suggested he could link up with Keegan, under whom he played at Craven Cottage.

However, Coleman's representative Alan Smith did not think that was at all likely.

‘I don't think for one moment it will happen,’ he said.

‘I have a feeling everyone is putting two and two together and making four.

‘Chris is a football manager in his own right and I couldn't see him wanting to be a number two to anyone.’