Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has given the biggest hint yet that Alan Shearer will take over as the Magpies' manager when Bobby Robson stands down. The former England striker has made no secret of his desire to move into coaching one day.
Shepherd told the Daily Express: "I hope he becomes manager one day. I would love to see a Geordie manager here and a continuation on from Bobby Robson. Alan Shearer will be on the shortlist. I would always prefer to see a Geordie chairman, Geordie manager and Geordie skipper at this club - as we have it now."
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
