Source: SKY_Sports
Duff hoping for Shearer stay
Damien Duff has described Alan Shearer as the 'only man for the job' as Newcastle seek to appoint a permanent manager.
Shearer came in for the final eight games of the Magpies' Premier League campaign but could not help the club avoid relegation.
There has yet to be an announcement about Shearer's future but Duff expects him to remain at the helm.
"Alan Shearer is the only man for the job. I am sure it will be him," the Republic of Ireland international said in the Sunday Mirror.
Duff is confident Newcastle can bounce back to the top flight at the first attempt but anticipates wholesale changes to the playing staff at St James' Park.
The 30-year-old stated last week that he would like to try and help Newcastle win promotion from the Championship.
"Newcastle is a club that belongs in the Premier League, so hopefully they will endure only one season in the Championship," he said.
"There are budgets in the Championship. I am sure the gaffer knows who cares about the club and who wants to stay.
"There is going to be a massive clear-out, but I haven't thought about my future that much."
