Viduka: Al can be top of the Toon for years

MARK VIDUKA is hoping Alan Shearer can launch a long career as Newcastle manager by sparing the club from relegation.

The 38-year-old former Magpies and England skipper sampled victory for the first time as boss at St James’ Park as his side came from behind to defeat derby rivals Middlesbrough 3-1 and give themselves a genuine chance of Barclays Premier League survival.

Shearer’s maiden win was his home town club’s first at St James’ Park since December 21 and was enough to lift them out of the drop zone, where they were replaced Hull.

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