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Shearer confirmed as Toon boss

Published: 10:35 PM April 1, 2009
Updated: 2:12 PM October 10, 2020

Alan Shearer has been named Newcastle manager for the final eight games of the season, with Iain Dowie as his number two. Assistant-manager Chris Hughton and coach Colin Calderwood both stay on the staff.

Alan Shearer has been named Newcastle manager for the final eight games of the season, with Iain Dowie as his number two. Assistant-manager Chris Hughton and coach Colin Calderwood both stay on the staff.

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