 Newcastle have won 10 of their 16 games under Roeder |
Newcastle caretaker manager Glenn Roeder has played down speculation that chairman Freddy Shepherd is ready to offer him the job permanently. Asked what he would do if Shepherd offered him the job, the 50-year-old Roeder told BBC Radio Five Live: "I'm not expecting him to say that.
"He's given me no indication he's going to do that. We'll have to wait and see.
"I'm waiting to see what the chairman's new management structure is - hopefully I'll be part of it in some shape."
Roeder, who had been head of Newcastle's Academy, has found favour from fans and pundits since being appointed in a caretaker role following Graeme Souness' dismissal in February.
Newcastle were flirting with relegation when Roeder took the reins but he has turned their fortunes round to the point where they have a chance of a Uefa Cup place.
The club have won 10 of their 16 games under Roeder.
Roeder was recently given permission by the Premier League to continue in his role until the end of the season, despite lacking the necessary coaching qualifications.
"I have more to offer than just working at the Academy," added Roeder. "I would like to be involved at a senior level but also have an input at the Academy."
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