Lee: Lack of experience rules out Shearer

07 December 2010 12:00
Former Newcastle midfielder Rob Lee believes there is little chance of Alan Shearer returning to the club as manager. Shearer has been touted as a possible replacement for Chris Hughton in some quarters and was being quoted as a 20/1 outsider by bookmakers Ladbrokes on Tuesday morning. The club's record goalscorer had a brief eight-game spell at the helm as the Magpies slipped out of the Barclays Premier League two seasons ago and despite holding detailed talks with owner Mike Ashley in the immediate aftermath of relegation, was not appointed on a permanent basis. With Newcastle insisting they are looking for an experienced manager this time around, the 40-year-old seems an unlikely candidate, and Lee is not expecting the call to come. He told Sky Sports News: "Nothing surprises me in football, but that would. I think he would love to do it, I think he would still love to be involved in football management. But when they have come out with the statement they want experience, it's probably the only thing he hasn't got."

Source: PA