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Big Al set to stay on
Newcastle United, 13:39, May 26, 2009 ,
Alan Shearer is set for talks today with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley about becoming the permanent manager at St James' Park.
The 38-year-old is set to be offered a four year contract to keep him at Newcastle, despite only managing to gain four points in his eight games in charge and failing to prevent the Magpies slipping into the Championship.
It is widely thought that the former England striker will accept the offer as long as he is given 'certain assurances' in regards to his control over the running of the side.
Former Toon chairman Sir John Hall would welcome Shearer's appointment at St James' Park and says his lack of experience will not hinder him.
"Shearer must stay," he told the Sun newspaper. "He doesn't have experience but then neither did Kevin Keegan the first time round.
"But, like Keegan, the fans have faith in him. The club is in his blood and he is a rallying point for all the supporters."