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!
Last Updated : 05-Nov-2007 byThe 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."
