Shear madness: United veteran Neville slams fast track appointments for former stars

Published: 04 Apr 2009 - 09:57:19

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Manchester United captain Gary Neville has hit out at former players for taking managerial jobs in the Premier League before they have the requisite qualifications. All top-flight bosses are supposed to hold the UEFA Pro Licence but Alan Shearer this week became the latest to occupy a hotseat without one when he took over at Newcastle. Neville, who is in the process of acquiring his UEFA 'A' badge, told The Times: 'Players are getting jobs without the badges because they couldn't be bothered, or didn't have time, or played at the top level so think, 'Why do I have to do it'?

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