That is the question with the text I received off my mum this morning when she was on her way to work, and also what I’ve just read on the BBC website 
Think a bit more digging is needed regarding this, before I accept it, or atleast till 12pm when we find out if it’s true or a big fat hoax!! 
Alan Shearer is set to be appointed as Newcastle manager until the end of the season, BBC Sport understands.
The former Magpies striker, 38, has often been linked with a return to St James’ Park but in the past has been critical of its management structure.
Shearer would be owner Mike Ashley’s fourth managerial appointment this season as the club fights relegation.
Kevin Keegan was replaced by Joe Kinnear, who then had heart surgery, with Chris Hughton taking over as boss.
More on the Article HERE on the BBC Website
According to the Sky Sports website they announced rumours Tuesday Evening hmmmm……
Alan Shearer is to take over as Newcastle United manager for the remaining eight games of the season as the club battle to avoid Premier League relegation.
Sky Sports News revealed the sensational story late on Tuesday night and Shearer is now expected to be officially unveiled on Thursday morning.
Former boss Joe Kinnear – who is held in high regard by owner Mike Ashley – is currently recovering from triple heart bypass surgery and he was due to meet cardiologists next Monday to determine if he was fit to return to the touchline.
IF this is true then I have a feeling we MAY stay up if he can gather the troops, as we all know how well respected he is round them parts! He’s thought of more than God by some (me included 
) Hopefully it’ll do wonders to boost morale in the team! I’ll update later when I know if it’s true or a hoax
Its on Sky Sports News just now that hes taking over babes
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Well until it’s confirmed that it’s not just a April Fools hoax then i’m a little reserved! Should make the Chelsea game on saturday a good one, if the lads are bouyed by his appointment
Well thats after 12 now and its still on the news so i think u can chill babes lol xx
Yeah appears there will be a press conference tomorrow so will have to wait and see
Whay man!
Those press conferences are going to be so exciting.
The only April Fool bit is that he can keep them up.
“I would LOVE it if he kept us up, and beat Chelsea on Saturday! LOVE IT” – Sorry couldn’t resist after your little jibe about him keeping us up being an April Fools :p
When I first heard it I thought that it could be an April Fool but thought better of it since it was actually 31st March.
It did sound like it could be false because Shearer’s been going on for so long about how he isn’t going to take the job.
Interesting that they chose April 1 to confirm it… though at the press conference today they could come out and say ‘haha! April Fool!’
Maybe it’s because the club this season seems to have been one big joke, and it appears Mike Ashley has an ironic sense of humour of something