Shepard wants Shearer to succeed Sir Bobby


next manager?

By akin odejayi
December 19 2003

Freddy Shepherd has indicated that he would like Alan Shearer to emerge as a future St James' Park boss. Shepherd, who has stated that he wants a Geordie as manager, was impressed to learn of Shearers coaching badges. Freddy Shepherd has indicated that he would like Alan Shearer to emerge as a future St James' Park boss. Shepherd, who has stated that he wants a Geordie as manager, was impressed to learn of Shearers coaching badges.

"The Geordie who doesn't want to be Newcastle manager, in my opinion, doesn't exist.", stated fat freddy

"I didn't even know Alan had taken his coaching badges. Now that he has I'm delighted for him."

Shepherd added: "If I had a preference I would like the Newcastle manager to be a Geordie, so that narrows it down from about 30m people to three million.

"People accuse me of being a Geordie-phile, well let them. It is the best place on earth and I am immensely proud that we have Geordies in charge at this club which, 10 years ago, was about to go into receivership."

But Shepherd's first priority is to work alongside current boss Robson as he said: "Bobby is an amazingt person and he has put us back on the footballing map."

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