Llambias rejects Shearer criticism over Carroll sale

Newcastle manager director Derek Llambias has hit back at Alan Shearer over his criticism of Andy Carroll’s sale to Liverpool, claiming he does not care what the club’s record goalscorer and former manager has to say.

Former star striker Shearer found the £35m departure of star striker Carroll on Monday “staggering” given they had brought nobody in to replace the 22-year-old, and after reassurances he would not be sold.