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

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. 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. They are third-bottom, two points from safety having won one of their past 12 matches and with Chelsea the visitors tomorrow. Getting serious: Alan Shearer, alongside his assistant Iain Dowie, insists his return must not detract from the serious predicament Newcastle find themselves inHowever, 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.   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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