GLENN ROEDER was yesterday confirmed as the new manager of Newcastle United.
The club had been widely expected to appoint Roeder after he lifted them to seventh in the Premiership and a place in the Intertoto Cup since taking over as caretaker manager from Graeme Souness.
Club chairman Freddy Shepherd formally announced the new boss at St James' Park yesterday morning.
The 50-year-old has been given a two-year contract and set himself a target of a top six finish next season.
Meanwhile, Alan Shearer will act as a sporting ambassador for the club.
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