2006-08-01 14:55:57 · 3 answers · asked by lkyalvin 3 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
One reported answer is that he wasn't happy with the pay offer, but I think there are are some more accurate answers;
1. Shearer is acting as an unofficial scout/ambassador for Newcastle United. For example, in the next month or so he is due to go on a promotional visit to SE Asia, to develop business and club contacts for Newcastle.
2. Shearer is going for his official certificates which will allow him to coach/manage a club. Everyone knows that Shearer is the Newcastle United manager in waiting.
3. Shearer is a canny fella - he doesn't want to be associated with the new manager who, after his chummy relationship with Sven, is seen by many as 'damaged goods.'
4. He's still doing work for the BBC - but, really, I think it all boils down to the fact that Shearer's loyalties and ambitions are focused on the club he has supported and adored since he was a kid playing for the Wallsend Boys Club.
2006-08-01 16:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Me Alan Shearer don't help England football team, me like banana's.
2006-08-01 16:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by JENNIFER C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants to have a year to concentrate on his family life and his fledgling TV career.
2006-08-01 19:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋