Robson On Shearer's Retirement Plans

By Matthew Jones
February 23 2004

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson is "surprised" at Alan Shearer's determination to retire at the end of next season.

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SHEARER'S RETIREMENT PLANS

"It will be Alan's decision - not mine, the chairman's or the public's," said Robson.
"He's a strong personality and will decide whether this time next year he retires.
"But I will look at him and tell him 'Alan, you've still got a little bit more to give' or 'Alan, you're right'."
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