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Last night it was confirmed that Alan Shearer had agreed to takeover as Newcastle United manager until the end of the season.
Shearer, who has frequently been linked with a return to St James's Park in a managerial capacity will takeover immediately, replacing caretaker manager Chris Hughton who had been in temporary charge in the absence of original manager Joe Kinnear.
A Newcastle United legend, Shearer scored over 200 goals in a ten year period at Newcastle, and had never ruled out a move into management at his former club.
Neither the club, nor Shearer have commented yet, however the young manager could well start his management career with a tough test against Chelsea on Saturday.
Newcastle currently find themselves in 18th position in the Premier League, and Shearer is now their third full-time manager this season.
The future of previous manager Joe Kinnear, whose future was subject to much speculation following his enforced absence due to heart surgery, is as yet unclear.
Though speculation earlier in the week saw Kinnear linked with a Director of Football role at Newcastle upon his return from leave.
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