Newcastle United's interim manager Alan Shearer waves to supporters after a press conference at St James' Park in Newcastle, northeast England, on April 2, 2009. Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer was introduced as Newcastle's fourth manager this season after agreeing to take on the challenge of saving the club he used to captain from relegation. Shearer, 38, will manage the team for eight games while current manager Joe Kinnear recovers from illness He takes charge of his first game, a home fixture against Chelsea on April 3. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS