Shearer and Pulis rule themselves out

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Despite recently dismissing joining Kevin Keegan at Newcastle, former Saints striker, Alan Shearer has ruled out a return to Southampton.

"I've got too many things on my plate at the moment," he told Radio Solent.

"I've got my BBC commitments and my charity work. I'm also working on getting my Uefa Pro license.

"I'm going to be very busy for the next six or seven months.

"I've heard nothing from Southampton. I know Jason Dodd and John Gorman have been put in charge and I wish them all the best.

"I was with Jason both as an apprentice and as a player. I gather the club's search goes on and I wish them well with that."

Stoke Manager, Tony Pulis, has also eliminated himself from the running ahead of tonight's clash between the clubs at The Brittania Stadium.