ALAN Shearer believes Premier League survival would be a remarkable achievement for Coventry City next season.
Shearer is the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer with 260 goals in the competition.
He won the Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers and later player for boyhood club Newcastle United.
However, he took charge of the Magpies for an eight-game stint as caretaker boss in the 2008/09 season.
Shearer was unable to keep the club in the Premier League and has not returned to the dugout since.
And Shearer hopes former England teammate Frank Lampard can keep the Sky Blues in the top flight next season.
Speaking to Betfair, Shearer said: “I hope Frank Lampard keeps Coventry in the Premier League next season. It takes courage to drop down to the Championship to prove himself again and he has done just that.
“They had a little wobble but came through it. It all depends on recruitment now. They are going to have to spend, it can be done, we’ve seen it done with so many clubs now. Sunderland are a fine example of that, as much as it pains me to say.
“They are a great example of spending, bringing players in and doing things right. Whether they can do that again next season, we’ll have to wait and see. That has to be an aim for Coventry.
“I know Burnley have found the transition really tough this year, and they spent money. It’s not just about spending money; it’s about the recruitment.
“The experience from the last few seasons will have done Lampard the world of good heading back into the Premier League.
“He has shown great courage in doing what he’s done in being prepared to go down to the Championship again. It’s been a great decision of his.
“He has had a great reaction from his players and the owners at Coventry. He deserves it, and I hope he can keep them up, because that would be a remarkable achievement.”
