Shearer Cardiff Talks Unsuccessful

Shearer talks end

Alan Shearer will not be the new manager of Cardiff City after holding "unsuccessful" talks with the club.

The ex-Newcastle boss said in a statement: "I can confirm that I was one of the candidates that the club spoke to about the vacant position.

"During these talks I was most impressed with the vision, ambition and determination of the owner Dato Chan Tien Ghee and the board.

"Unfortunately, those talks were unsuccessful on this occasion."

The former England captain added: "Cardiff City is a great club and I wish them every success next season."

Shearer's only previous managerial role was his ill-fated spell in charge of Newcastle at the tail-end of the 2008-09 season.

The Magpies legend won just one of his eight games in charge as the club were relegated from the Premier League.

The Bluebirds have been without a manager since parting company with Dave Jones on 30 May in the wake of their Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Reading.

Shearer was only one of a handful of candidates being considered for the post.

Former West Brom coach Roberto di Matteo, ex-Newcastle boss Chris Hughton and Watford manager Malky Mackay have also been linked with the role.