Shearer: I'm surprised Benitez is staying
Newcastle United鈥檚 record goalscorer and former captain Alan Shearer admits he is 鈥渄elighted鈥 but a 鈥渓ittle surprised鈥 by Rafa Benitez's decision to stay on as manager of the Magpies.
Shearer said: "It's a tough league, The Championship, and hopefully he can get Newcastle back into the Premier League within one season."
The 56-year-old Spaniard was appointed Newcastle manager in March, following the sacking of Steve McClaren.
This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Wednesday 25th May 2016.
Duration:
This clip is from
Featured in...
Sport—5 Live In Short
The best of 5 live's sport coverage, insight and analysis
More clips from 5 Live In Short
-
What would it be like having the King eating at your restaurant?
Duration: 01:05
-
鈥業t gives me a purpose鈥
Duration: 01:08
-
鈥業f we get the early years right, the rest takes care of itself鈥
Duration: 00:50
-
World Champion given permission to whistle in Burlington Arcade
Duration: 01:01