Alan Shearer admitted he is "very surprised" by Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle. "I'm very, very surprised with the news that Eddie Howe is leaving Newcastle," Shearer told Betfair. Alan Shearer admitted he was 'very surprised' by Eddie Howe's departure | GETTY/REUTERSThe former striker continued: "What I would say is thank you. Shearer believes Howe will not be short of job offers | GETTYShearer believes Howe will not be short of job offers given his achievements at Newcastle and Bournemouth. He'll get offers from the Premier League; he'll get offers from abroad.