Shearer gets serious telling Newcastle to focus on avoiding the drop - and not him

03 April 2009 10:21
Alan Shearer insists his return to St James' Park as temporary manager cannot be allowed to detract from the serious situation the club are in. [LNB]Newcastle's record goalscorer has taken over for the final eight matches of the season with the club in deep trouble near the foot of the table. [LNB]They are third-bottom, two points from safety having won one of their past 12 matches and with Chelsea the visitors tomorrow. [LNB] Getting serious: Alan Shearer, alongside his assistant Iain Dowie, insists his return must not detract from the serious predicament Newcastle find themselves in[LNB]However, Shearer said what he had achieved in the past on the fieldmust now be forgotten as he bids to keep the club he loves in theBarclays Premier League. [LNB]  MARTIN SAMUEL: New Messiah moves in, but status alone won't rescue NewcastleShearer plea to Owen: Stay fit and fire Newcastle to safetyNEWCASTLE UNITED FC

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