Ruud Gullit had a very uneasy relationship with Alan Shearer during his spell at Toon manager, but he says Shearer would be the best choice as the next manager of Newcastle United.
Gullit spent a turbulent year in charge of the Tyneside outfit between 1998 and 1999 where he infamously fell out with Newcastle legend Shearer and dropped the striker for a Toon/Mackem derby.
Gullit Knows Who Is 'Mr Newcastle'!
By Nu Mad
Updated Saturday, 6th September 2008
The former Dutch star said at the time "Alan Shearer is Mr Newcastle here, and that is very difficult for a manager. He is seen to be bigger than the club".
However, Gullit has now given his backing to Shearer as the man to succeed Keegan and to bring to an end a run of eight managers in 16 years.
Gullit: "If he (Shearer) wants to move into management the time is right.
"He could do the job, if he wants to. He is very popular with the supporters.
"The manager of a club and the director of football have to work together.
"It would be unusual if the manager did not decide which players to buy.
"It is like the man in a store not deciding what he wants to sell and not receiving what he orders."
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