ROBSON: We CAN Replace Shearer


By Matthew Jones
September 15 2003

While Sir Bobby Robson is trying to persuade Shearer to delay his retirement, he is not refusing to accept that there is no suitable replacement out there. He believes that he CAN replace Shearer. Sir Bobby Robson said: "We're already looking for someone capable of doing his job when the time comes for him to stand down. There are always players around, pebbles on the beach. But he will be a hard act to follow - no doubt about that.

"He is an icon, a terrific player and a legend who will always be remembered here. So yes, he will be hard to replace. But not impossible."

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