Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has denied reports he's about to front a consortium seeking to buyout Mike Ashley.
Through no fault of his own, Shearer's status as a Magpies legend with an interest of one day going into coaching means the club's all-time record goalscorer has unwittingly cast a shadow over successive United managers since hanging up his boots two years ago.
But the former England captain made it known yesterday he does not pose a threat to owner Mike Ashley.