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Magpies confirm Shearer appointment
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02 January 2009
The Magpies are currently 18th in the Barclays Premier League, two points from safety with eight matches remaining to secure their top-flight future.
Shearer will take over from caretaker boss Chris Hughton, who himself was standing in for Joe Kinnear who is recovering from heart bypass surgery.
Shearer will be assisted by former Southampton team-mate and ex-QPR manager Iain Dowie.
Hughton and Colin Calderwood will continue their coaching roles with the first team.
"Everyone at Newcastle United is absolutely delighted that Alan has taken on this challenge," said managing director Derek Llambias.
"Already there is a buzz around the club and the city. The news has given everyone a massive boost."
Shearer, who has completed all but one of his coaching badges and is still to gain his FIFA Pro Licence, will hold his first training session with the squad on Thursday morning.
He will then be officially unveiled at a press conference at St James' Park in the afternoon.
Shearer's arrival coincides with the departure of Newcastle's executive director (football) Dennis Wise.
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