Obviously it was frustration from the fans, more than anything else, and it has spurred the national media to link him with the Toon job.
He said last month: "I'd hate to think I'd worked for my badges and reached 45 and not managed a league club.
"I cannot expect to walk straight into the Newcastle job, so I'll probably start at another club."
Nothing We Didn't Know Already From Shearer!
The Newcastle United legend has AGAIN hinted his first job in club management may not be with his beloved Magpies.
Shearer: "I can't stop people talking in that manner, although I've never encouraged it.
"I understand why it's said - it's because of my connection with Newcastle. I love the football club.
"I think I will manage at some stage of my life. But it is not Newcastle or nothing for me.
"Sam Allardyce could be there for 10 years. I hope he is because that would mean he had been successful.
"But I am confident in saying that one day I will give it a go."