It was a widely held view that, despite his massive contributions on the pitch, Alan Shearer was too influential in off-the-field matters during his playing days at St. James’s Park. It should come as no surprise then that his name continues to be linked with the manager’s job at the club, especially given the poor form the team has recently shown under the guidance of Sam Allardyce. To add fuel to the speculation, Shearer has been somewhat reticent in ruling himself out of the job.
Loading ...