khay 10 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has revealed he is not only interested in managing at St James' Park. The Toon idol was thought to be in the running to be named manager of Newcastle prior to the return of Kevin Keegan. And Shearer is now being tipped to be handed a role in Keegan's backroom staff as he begins in cut his managerial teeth. However, Shearer has surprisingly admitted that he could consider a move into management away from Tyneside. Shearer told The Sun: "Why would I say that Newcastle will be the only club for me? Predict "Yes, they are my club and I love them but it doesn't mean I could never work for anyone else." The former England striker has hinted he is unlikely to take up a role in the lower echelons of domestic football, but he is not ruling anything out. "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. "But you can never rule anything in or out for good and you can never predict what will happen next in football. "This time last week we wouldn't have been discussing Kevin Keegan as Newcastle manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31600 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. And why not? This attitude of seemingly thinking he's too big to be a No.2 or is too good for the lower leagues really pisses me off. You've proved absolutely nothing as a manager so stop acting the big bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Do league two managers have to get the badges as well or is this only a requirement for the premiership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big TRon 0 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 James Lawton's done a good article on this in the Independent. Basically sayng that Shearer should make it clear whether he wants to stay in tv, or be a manager. Because if he wants to be a manager he needs to start applying for some jobs, not just hang around like a millstone over whoever's in the hot seat at St James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 He can do what he likes if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Kevin Keegan is the only person big enough to not worry about Shearer's shadow IMO. I'd like to see him get quietly integrated into the coaching set up but he needs to keep a low profile for a while otherwise he's in danger of really messing up his good reputation. How man hey man Alan though but. etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "Newcastle isn't the only club for me. It's my club though." Fuck off man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "Newcastle isn't the only club for me. It's my club though." Fuck off man. To be fair to him I don't think he means it that way. Newcastle are my club, they're your club, they're his club. Although technically it's Mike Ashley's club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15871 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "Newcastle isn't the only club for me. It's my club though." Fuck off man. To be fair to him I don't think he means it that way. Newcastle are my club, they're your club, they're his club. Although technically it's Mike Ashley's club... Aye, I know what he means really. It's just platitude-o-rama where he's concerned at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. And why not? This attitude of seemingly thinking he's too big to be a No.2 or is too good for the lower leagues really pisses me off. You've proved absolutely nothing as a manager so stop acting the big bollocks. I'd guess he'd realise what a risk it is, make a balls up at a lower division club with your first appointment and even if it's not your fault (lack of money, injuries, boardroom turmoil or sheer bad luck) it'll still likely kill your managerial career these days. His name gives him a chance to manager bigger clubs, but that isn't something that would last if things went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2815 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. And why not? This attitude of seemingly thinking he's too big to be a No.2 or is too good for the lower leagues really pisses me off. You've proved absolutely nothing as a manager so stop acting the big bollocks. Don't see anything wrong with that statement tbh. I couldn't see myself working at McDonalds, does that mean I'm acting the big bollocks? Just another excuse to start some, now fashionable, Shearer bashing imo. Personally I'd love to see Shearer instilled as KK's number 2. There I said it, now flame me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. And why not? This attitude of seemingly thinking he's too big to be a No.2 or is too good for the lower leagues really pisses me off. You've proved absolutely nothing as a manager so stop acting the big bollocks. Don't see anything wrong with that statement tbh. I couldn't see myself working at McDonalds, does that mean I'm acting the big bollocks? Just another excuse to start some, now fashionable, Shearer bashing imo. Personally I'd love to see Shearer instilled as KK's number 2. There I said it, now flame me. I'de prefer him to be involved in more of a dean saunders type role coaching the forwards. Getting s bit of coaching under his belt to see if hes any good and then in type moving up to assistant boss. I think he would learn all he needs to by being inside the set up , probably as much as risking being hartlepool boss imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31600 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. And why not? This attitude of seemingly thinking he's too big to be a No.2 or is too good for the lower leagues really pisses me off. You've proved absolutely nothing as a manager so stop acting the big bollocks. Don't see anything wrong with that statement tbh. I couldn't see myself working at McDonalds, does that mean I'm acting the big bollocks? Just another excuse to start some, now fashionable, Shearer bashing imo. Personally I'd love to see Shearer instilled as KK's number 2. There I said it, now flame me. Have you got more than 2 GCSEs? If so then you're probably over qualified for McDonalds. Shearer has done nothing that qualifies him to be a good manager so I don't see why he should feel like that sort of job is beneath him, as much as Paul Ince was a big headed prick he still didn't think that he was too big to start at the bottom and has since built his reputation up as a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 He can do what he likes if you ask me. Of course he can. That doesn't make him exempt from criticism though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Maybe Shearer was worried that other clubs wouldn't bother trying to employ him, thinking he was only interested in the Newcastle job? He was probably just adverstising the fact that he would consider anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6951 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm not sure any club would want him to be a manager when they know he thinks it as a stepping stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm not sure any club would want him to be a manager when they know he thinks it as a stepping stone. Lower league club definitely would though, since for it to be a 'stepping stone' he needs to do a good job there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm not sure any club would want him to be a manager when they know he thinks it as a stepping stone. Lower league club definitely would though, since for it to be a 'stepping stone' he needs to do a good job there. Not to mention the compo that NUFC would pay to get him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6951 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm not sure any club would want him to be a manager when they know he thinks it as a stepping stone. Lower league club definitely would though, since for it to be a 'stepping stone' he needs to do a good job there. Not to mention the compo that NUFC would pay to get him! good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Does he want it enough to go 'slumming it' as it were though? Can't see the wages being too lucrative and does he need the stress given how loaded he is? Problem is, he needs the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has revealed he is not only interested in managing at St James' Park. The Toon idol was thought to be in the running to be named manager of Newcastle prior to the return of Kevin Keegan. And Shearer is now being tipped to be handed a role in Keegan's backroom staff as he begins in cut his managerial teeth. However, Shearer has surprisingly admitted that he could consider a move into management away from Tyneside. Shearer told The Sun: "Why would I say that Newcastle will be the only club for me? Predict "Yes, they are my club and I love them but it doesn't mean I could never work for anyone else." The former England striker has hinted he is unlikely to take up a role in the lower echelons of domestic football, but he is not ruling anything out. "I couldn't see myself working at a League Two club," Shearer added. "But you can never rule anything in or out for good and you can never predict what will happen next in football. "This time last week we wouldn't have been discussing Kevin Keegan as Newcastle manager. I suppose that rules out a BSP club then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Breaking news! Keegan has just said Shearer won't be assistant manager. So something is on the cards for him then? like kit man? Edited January 25, 2008 by @yourservice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Shame, I would have liked to see it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Good, lets move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Did he say he would still be taking a role at the club? or just that he wont be assistant manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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