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Who succeeded Beardsley as Newcastle's caretaker manager?

  • Kevin Keegan

  • Alan Shearer

  • Steve McClaren

  • Chris Houghton

Answer

Alan Shearer succeeded Beardsley as Newcastle's caretaker manager. Beardsley had been appointed manager of Newcastle United in February 2008, replacing Kevin Keegan, but was sacked after only six months in charge. Shearer, who had been a player at Newcastle for 10 years, was appointed caretaker manager on 15 August 2008.
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