Toon may turn to Shearer

ALAN SHEARER’S dream of becoming manager of Newcastle United moved closer yesterday when he stepped in to assist caretaker boss Glenn Roeder after the sacking of Graeme Souness.

Bolton’s Sam Allardyce and former Celtic boss Martin O’Neill also emerged as strong fancies for the St. James’ Park hot-seat, with Allardyce the bookies’ favourite.

But sources close to the club believe that captain Shearer, due to retire at the end of the season, is destined to take charge.