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Keegan: Shearer to manage

21 Jan 2008 - 09:03:47

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Kevin Keegan fully expects Alan Shearer to become manager of Newcastle United at some point in his career.

Keegan returned for a second stint at the helm of the Magpies last week and is believed to be close to persuading the club's record goalscorer to take up a role as his number two.

But rather than just be viewed as his long-term assistant, Keegan is confident the 37-year-old former striker's career will mirror his own and he will one day manage the Tyneside club.

Shearer has confirmed he will hold a second round of talks with Keegan later this week.

"Alan Shearer is going to manage this football club one day, that's for sure," he said.

"It's the same as when I left here. I knew I would come back as manager if I wanted to. He'll get that opportunity.

"That's what I said to Alan when I spoke to him ages ago.

"I said 'don't worry Alan, go and play some golf, spend some time with the kids. I went to Marbella for seven or eight years but it will come back to you one day and will be yours for the taking'."