Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd insists Alan Shearer could still play again this season after his knee injury suffered on Monday.
Shepherd told BBC Radio Five Live: "It is not very hopeful but you never say never with Alan Shearer.
"I am sure he will be looking at a coaching capacity with Newcastle in the future.
"I have said it before many times that he will not cut connections with Newcastle. He will stay associated with the club in some way, whether it be as turnstile operator, ambassador or whatever.
"As he has said himself he is not interested in the manager's job here. He wants a rest and that is what he is going to do."
Shepherd told BBC Radio Five Live: "It is not very hopeful but you never say never with Alan Shearer.
"I am sure he will be looking at a coaching capacity with Newcastle in the future.
"I have said it before many times that he will not cut connections with Newcastle. He will stay associated with the club in some way, whether it be as turnstile operator, ambassador or whatever.
"As he has said himself he is not interested in the manager's job here. He wants a rest and that is what he is going to do."
