Shearer Turns Down Southampton!

Alan Shearer: "I've got too many things on my plate at the moment.

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

"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."