Redknapp, who himself rejected overtures from The Magpies following talks with chairman Chris Mort, feels that Shearer is the ideal candidate to take the Newcastle hot-seat and has rejected claims that the 37-year old’s lack of managerial experience would be an issue, citing the example of Sunderland’s manager Roy Keane to reinforce his claims.
Portsmouth boss Redknapp, speaking after his side's 2-0 defeat at Sunderland, said: "I'd give it to Alan. He is perfect for it. It doesn't matter that he doesn't have the experience. He understands football.
"We're kidding ourselves that experience is needed. Roy Keane has no experience but he knows what he's doing. I listen to him, I watch him and there's only one place he's going and that is to the top. I don't see why Alan can't do it.”
And while the club’s owner Mike Ashley and chairman Mort have played down the possibility of Shearer taking over as manager, Redknapp believes that the adulation the former-England marksman enjoys in and around the club makes him the natural choice.
"When Sam went, I thought it would be Shearer. He would set the place alight. The fans would love it.
"He knows the place inside and out, which would compensate for any lack of experience. He fits the bill because of what he is for Newcastle, what the place means to him, what the fans think of him, what a player he was for them. They respect and idolise him.”
Portsmouth boss Redknapp, speaking after his side's 2-0 defeat at Sunderland, said: "I'd give it to Alan. He is perfect for it. It doesn't matter that he doesn't have the experience. He understands football.
"We're kidding ourselves that experience is needed. Roy Keane has no experience but he knows what he's doing. I listen to him, I watch him and there's only one place he's going and that is to the top. I don't see why Alan can't do it.”
And while the club’s owner Mike Ashley and chairman Mort have played down the possibility of Shearer taking over as manager, Redknapp believes that the adulation the former-England marksman enjoys in and around the club makes him the natural choice.
"When Sam went, I thought it would be Shearer. He would set the place alight. The fans would love it.
"He knows the place inside and out, which would compensate for any lack of experience. He fits the bill because of what he is for Newcastle, what the place means to him, what the fans think of him, what a player he was for them. They respect and idolise him.”
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