Alan Shearer

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Alan Shearer OBE, DL (born 13 August 1970) is a retired English footballer. He Alan Shearer
played as a striker in the top level of English league football for Southampton,
Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and for the England national team. He is
widely considered as one of the greatest strikers of all time, being both Newcastle's
and the Premier League's record goalscorer. After retiring as a player, Shearer now
works as a television pundit for the BBC. Toward the end of his playing career,
Shearer worked towards gaining the UEFA Pro Licence, and expressed a desire to
eventually become a manager. In 2009 he briefly left his BBC role to become
Newcastle United's manager in the last eight games of their 2008–09 season, in an
unsuccessful attempt to save them from relegation.

A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, Shearer made his professional debut with
English top-flight club Southampton in 1988, scoring a hat-trick in the process.
During several years on the south coast, he became known for his classic style of
play, strength and goalscoring ability; he soon received an international call-up
along with a transfer to Blackburn Rovers in 1992. Shearer established himself as a
player in northern England; he became a regular in the England squad, and his
Personal information
34-goal tally helped Blackburn secure the Premier League title in 1994–95. He
was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the Full name Alan Shearer[1]
PFA Player of the Year award in 1995. The 1995–96 season saw Shearer make his Date of birth 13 August 1970 [1]
first Champions League appearances and finish as the top scorer in the Premier
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
League with 31 goals. He was also top scorer at Euro 1996 with England, scoring
five goals, and in the 1996–97 Premier League, with 25 goals. Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position Striker
A world-record £15 million move to his boyhood heroes, Newcastle United,
followed the Euro '96 tournament, and Shearer spent the remainder of his career Youth career
with the club. While he would never emulate the success of his time at Blackburn Wallsend Boys Club
Rovers, Shearer won runners-up medals in the Premier League and FA Cup with 1986–1988 Southampton
Newcastle, and a second PFA Player of the Year award. After being named
Senior career*
England's captain in 1996 and Newcastle's captain in 1999, he retired from
international football following Euro 2000, having amassed 63 appearances and Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
30 goals for his country. 1988–1992 Southampton 118 (23)

As well as his media work, he has raised substantial amounts of money for various 1992–1996 Blackburn Rovers 138 (112)
national and local charities, both within and outside of sports. Shearer is an Officer 1996–2006 Newcastle United 303 (148)
of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), a Deputy Lieutenant of Total 559 (283)
Northumberland, a Freeman of Newcastle upon Tyne and an honorary Doctor of
&ational team
Civil Law of Northumbria and Newcastle Universities.
1990–1992 England U21 11 (13)
1992 England B 1 (0)

Contents 1992–2000 England 63 (30)

Teams managed
1 Early years 2009 Newcastle United
2 Club career
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic
2.1 Southampton (1986–1992)
league only.
2.2 Blackburn Rovers (1992–1996) † Appearances (Goals).
2.3 Newcastle United (1996–2006)
2.4 Tribute and testimonial
3 International career
4 Style of play
5 Coaching and management career
5.1 Coaching
5.2 Manager – Newcastle United
6 Career outside football
6.1 Television career and commercial roles
6.2 Charitable causes
7 Personal life
 7.1 Family
7.2 Personal honours
8 Career statistics
8.1 Club
8.2 National team
8.3 International goals
8.4 Manager
9 Footballing honours
9.1 Club and international
9.2 Individual
10 References
11 External links

Early years
Shearer was born in Gosforth, Newcastle in 1970 to working-class parents Alan and Anne Shearer. His father, a sheet-metal worker,
encouraged a keen Shearer to play football in his youth, and the young player continued with the sport as he progressed through
school. He was educated at Gosforth Central Middle School and Gosforth High School. Growing up playing on the streets of his
hometown, he originally played in midfield because "it meant [he] could get more involved in the games."[2] Shearer captained his
school team and helped a Newcastle City Schools team win a seven-a-side tournament at St James' Park, before joining the amateur
Wallsend Boys Club as a teenager. It was while playing for the Wallsend club that he was spotted by Southampton's scout Jack
Hixon, which resulted in Shearer spending his summers training with the club's youth team, a time he would later refer to as "the
making of me".[2] Shearer had successful trials for First Division clubs West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City and Newcastle
United, before being offered a youth contract with Southampton in April 1986.[2]

Club career
Southampton (1986–1992)

Shearer was promoted to the first team after spending two years with the youth squad. He made his professional debut for
Southampton on 26 March 1988, coming on as a substitute in a First Division fixture at Chelsea,[3] before prompting national
headlines in his full debut at The Dell two weeks later. He scored a hat-trick, helping the team to a 4–2 victory against Arsenal, thus
becoming the youngest player — at 17 years, 240 days — to score a hat-trick in the top division, breaking Jimmy Greaves' 30
year–old record.[3] Shearer ended the 1987–88 season with three goals in five games, and was rewarded with his first professional
contract.[2]

Despite this auspicious start to his career, Shearer was eased gradually into the first team and made just ten goalless appearances for
the club the following season. Throughout his career Shearer was recognised for his strength,[4] which, during his time at
Southampton, enabled him to retain the ball and provide opportunities for team mates.[3] Playing as a lone striker between wide men,
Rod Wallace and Matt Le Tissier, Shearer scored three goals in 26 appearances in the 1989–90 season,[5] and in the next, four goals
in 36 games. His performances in the centre of the Saints attack were soon recognised by the fans, who voted him their Player of the
Year for 1991.[2][5] His partnership with fellow striker Matt Le Tissier would eventually pave the way to international success.[2][6]

In the summer of 1991, Shearer was a member of the England national under-21 football squad in an international tournament in
Toulon, France. Shearer was the star of the tournament where he scored seven goals in four games.[5] It was during the 1991–92
season that Shearer rose to national prominence. 13 goals in 41 appearances for the Saints led to an England call-up;[7] he scored on
his debut,[8] and was strongly linked in the press with a summer move to Manchester United. A possible move for Shearer was being
mentioned in the media during late autumn of 1991, but he rejected talk of a transfer and vowed to see out the season with
Southampton.[2]

During the summer of 1992 Southampton's manager, Ian Branfoot, became "the most popular manager in English football", as he
took telephone calls from clubs "trying to bargain with players they don't want plus cash". Although Branfoot accepted that a sale
was inevitable, he claimed that "whatever happens, we are in the driving seat".[9] Eventually, Shearer was sold to Blackburn Rovers
for a fee of £3.6 million, with David Speedie reluctantly moving to The Dell as part of the deal. Despite Branfoot's claim to be "in the
driving seat", Saints were unable to include a "sell-on clause" in the contract.[10] In his four years in the Southampton first team,
Shearer made a total of 158 appearances in all competitions, scoring 43 goals.[5]

Blackburn Rovers (1992–1996)

Despite making just one goalless appearance as England failed to progress past the Euro 1992 group stages that summer,[11] Shearer
was soon subject to a British transfer record-breaking £3.3million bid from Blackburn Rovers.[12] Although there was also interest
from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, Blackburn benefactor Jack Walker's millions were enough to prise the striker from
the Saints, and Shearer moved north to Ewood Park in the summer of 1992.[13]

His first season with Blackburn was mixed — he missed half of it through injury after snapping his right anterior cruciate ligament in
a match against Leeds United in December 1992, but scored 16 goals in the 21 games in which he did feature.[7] Shearer also became
a regular in the England team this season and scored his second international goal; it came in a 4–0 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier
win over Turkey in November. The season ended sourly, however, as Shearer was forced to miss some games due to injury and
England's World Cup qualification chances were hit by a run of poor form.[2]

Returning to fitness for the 1993–94 season, he scored 31 goals from 40 games as Blackburn finished runners-up in the Premier
League.[7] His performances for the club led to him being named the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year for that
season.[14] On the international scene, England had failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup finals,[15] but Shearer added three more
goals to his international tally before embarking on his most successful domestic season as a player to date.[13]

The arrival of Chris Sutton for the 1994–95 season established a strong attacking partnership at Blackburn. Shearer's league-record
34 goals,[16][17] coupled with Sutton's 15, helped the Lancashire club take the Premier League title from holders Manchester United
on the final day of the season,[18] and the duo gained the nickname "the SAS" (Shearer And Sutton).[13] After being asked by the
press how he planned to celebrate winning the title, Shearer replied, by "creosoting the fence".[19] Shearer also had his first taste of
European football in the UEFA Cup that season, and scored in the second leg as Blackburn went out in the first round, losing to
Trelleborgs FF of Sweden.[20] His efforts for the club led to Shearer being awarded the PFA Players' Player of the Year for 1995.[21]

Although the club could not retain the title the following year, Shearer again ended the (now 38-game) season as Premier League top
scorer, with 31 goals in 35 games,[16][17][22] as Blackburn finished seventh in the league. The previous season's first-place finish also
saw the club enter the Champions League. Shearer's only goal in six full Champions League games was a penalty in a 4–1 victory
against Rosenborg in the final fixture[13] and Blackburn finished third in their group, failing to progress to the next stage.[23]
Shearer's international strike rate had also dried up, with no goals in the twelve matches leading up to Euro 96.[13] He missed the final
three games of the season for his club due to injury, but recovered in time to play in England's UEFA European Championship
campaign.

&ewcastle United (1996–2006)

After Euro 96, Manchester United again sought to sign Shearer, and entered the battle for his signature. Shearer stated he came close
to signing for the club after extended talks with United manager Alex Ferguson. However Blackburn Rovers owner Jack Walker
refused to sell him to Manchester United.[24] On 30 July 1996, a world transfer record-breaking £15 million bid from his hometown
club and league runners-up Newcastle United, managed by Shearer's hero Kevin Keegan,[2] instead prompted Shearer's return to
Newcastle.[25][26]

Shearer made his league debut away at Everton, on 17 August 1996,[27] and maintained his form during the rest of the season,
finishing as Premier League top-scorer for the third consecutive season with 25 goals in 31 Premier League games,[22][28][29] as well
as winning another PFA Player of the Year accolade,[21] despite a groin injury forcing him to miss seven matches. However, the
league title still eluded the club, who finished second in the league for a consecutive year, with Keegan walking out mid-way through
the season.[28]

Another injury problem; this time an ankle ligament injury sustained in a pre-season match at Goodison Park, restricted Shearer to
just two goals in 17 games in the 1997–98 season. His injury was reflected in the club's form, and Newcastle finished just 13th in the
League. However, United (now managed by Shearer's old boss at Blackburn, Kenny Dalglish) had a good run in the FA Cup; Shearer
scored the winning goal in a semi final victory over Sheffield United as the team reached the final. The team were unable to get on
the scoresheet at Wembley, and lost the game 2–0 to Arsenal.[30]
An incident during a game against Leicester City in the league saw Shearer charged with
misconduct by the FA,[31] with media sources claiming that video footage showed him
intentionally kicking Neil Lennon in the head following a challenge.[32] The referee of the
game took no action against Shearer, and he was then cleared of all charges by the FA, with
Lennon giving evidence in the player's defence.[33] Former Football Association chief
Graham Kelly, who brought the charges against the player, later claimed in his autobiography
that Shearer had threatened to withdraw himself from the 1998 World Cup squad if the
charges were upheld; a claim strenuously denied by Shearer.[34]

An almost injury-free season helped Shearer improve on his previous year's tally in 1998–99,
the striker converting 14 goals in 30 league games, but Newcastle finished 13th again, with
Ruud Gullit having replaced Kenny Dalglish just after the season got underway.[35] He also
helped Newcastle to a second consecutive FA Cup final and qualification for the following
season's UEFA Cup, but they once again lost; this time 2–0 to Treble-chasing Manchester
United. Further managerial changes betrayed another lacklustre season in 1999–2000 as
unpopular Ruud Gullit resigned to be replaced by the 66-year-old Bobby Robson.[36] The
Alan Shearer after the FA Cup final
former's dismissal followed his decision to leave Shearer out of the starting lineup for the defeat in 1998
club's 2–1 defeat to arch-rivals Sunderland. Despite Gullit giving Shearer the captain's
armband, reports of a rift between club captain and manager were rife, Gullit's decision
proved deeply unpopular with fans and his departure capped a dismal start to the season.[37] The animosity between Shearer and
Gullit was later confirmed by the latter, who reported telling the striker that he was "...the most overrated player I have ever
seen."[38] Even with Robson in charge, the club struggled to progress beyond mid-table, although Shearer missed only one league
game and notched up 23 goals.[7] Newcastle did reach the FA Cup semi finals, but a third consecutive final was beyond them as they
were beaten by Chelsea. This season also saw Shearer sent off for the first time in his career, in the opening match against Aston
Villa, after referee Uriah Rennie showed him a second yellow card for excessive use of his elbows.[39]

Shearer suffered an injury-hit and frustrating season in 2000–01, having retired from international football after the UEFA Euro 2000
tournament in order to focus on club football.[40] He managed only five goals in 19 games in the league. 2001–02 was much better
though; Shearer bagged 23 goals in 37 league games as Newcastle finished fourth—their highest standing since 1997—meaning they
would qualify for the following season's Champions League competition.[41] One of the most memorable incidents of the season saw
Roy Keane sent off after a confrontation with Shearer during Newcastle's 4–3 win over the Red Devils in September 2001.[42][43]
Shearer also saw red for the second time in his career this season, after allegedly elbowing an opposition player in a match against
Charlton Athletic. The card was subsequently rescinded by referee Andy D'Urso after reviewing video replays after the game.[44]

The 2002–03 season saw Shearer and Newcastle make their return to the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle lost their first three
matches in the opening group stage, but Shearer's goal against Dynamo Kiev,[45] coupled with further wins against Juventus and
Feyenoord saw the club progress to the second group stage.[46] Shearer's hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen and Brace against Inter
in the second group stage helped him reach a total of seven Champions League goals, along with his 17 in 35 games in the league,
and a total of 25 for the season as the team again improved to finish in third place in the Premier League.[47]

After this, Newcastle would have one more chance to progress in the Champions League in early
2003, but Shearer was one of those who failed to score as the team were eliminated in a penalty
shootout by Partizan Belgrade in the third qualifying round. United progressed well in that
season's UEFA Cup and Shearer's six goals helped the club reach the semi-finals, where they
were beaten by eventual runners up Olympique de Marseille. Domestically he also had a good
season, with 22 goals in 37 appearances,[7] however could not prevent the club dropping out of
the Champions League places to finish in fifth, qualifying once again for the UEFA Cup.

Announcing that this would be his final season before retirement, Shearer's form in 2004–05 was
patchy; alongside new signing Patrick Kluivert, he scored only seven goals in his 28 games as the Shearer training in 2005
club finished the season in 14th place.[7] The club fared better in the cup competitions, however,
eventually losing out to Sporting in the Uefa Cup quarter-finals and Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals. Shearer scored a
hattrick in the first round win against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin, and ended the season with a haul of 11 European goals, in addition to his
one goal in domestic cups.[7]

The summer of 2005 saw Shearer reverse his decision to retire after persuasion from then-manager Graeme Souness.[48] He decided
to continue playing in a player-coach capacity until the end of the following season.[49] and he returned for one more season in
2005–06. This last season saw him break Jackie Milburn's 49-year-old record of 200 goals for Newcastle United (not including his 38
World War II Wartime League goals)[50] when he netted his 201st strike in a home Premier League fixture against Portsmouth on 4
February 2006, becoming the club's highest-ever league and cup competition goalscorer.[51] On 17 April 2006, with three games
remaining in his final season as a player, Shearer suffered a tear to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee after a collision
during the 4–1 win at Sunderland in which he scored his 206th goal in what was his 395th appearance for the club. The injury caused
him to miss those final three games, effectively bringing forward his retirement.[52] Shearer finished his final season with 10 goals in
32 league games.[7]

Tribute and testimonial

In tribute to Shearer's contribution to Newcastle United over more than ten years, the club erected a
large banner of Shearer on the outside of the cantilever superstructure of the Gallowgate End of St
James' Park. The banner measured 25 metres (82 ft) high by 32 metres (105 ft) wide, covering almost
half of the Gallowgate End, aptly placed above the club bar, Shearer's, opened in his honour in 2005.
The banner depicted Shearer as the "Gallowgate Giant", with one arm aloft in his signature goal
celebration, with the message "Thanks for 10 great years", and was featured in the media coverage
reflecting on his career at the club,[53][54][55][56] with the banner being displayed from 19 April 2006
until 11 May 2006, the day of his testimonial match. The banner could be seen across the city and as far
away as Gateshead across the River Tyne, standing taller than the iconic local landmark, the Angel of
the North.
Shearer and family at
Shearer was awarded a testimonial match by the club, against Scottish-side Celtic. All proceeds of the his Testimonial match
match went to charitable causes. Because of the injury he sustained three games earlier at Sunderland,
Shearer was unable to play in the whole match; however he kicked-off the game and came off the bench to score a penalty, winning
the game 3–2.[57] The match was a sell-out, and saw Shearer perform a lap of honour at the end with his family, with his young son
notably covering his ears due to the volume of noise produced by the crowd in tribute.

International career
Shearer's international career began in 1990 when he was handed a callup to the England under-21 squad under Dave Sexton. During
his time with the squad, he scored 13 times in 11 games; a record return which is still unbeaten.[58][59] The striker's goals at this level,
coupled with his club form, meant he was soon promoted to the senior squad by coach Graham Taylor. Marking his debut in the 2–0
win against France in February 1992 with a goal,[8] he made his only appearance for the England B team a month later. Due to
replace Gary Lineker, who retired in 1992, in the England attack,[60] Shearer played only intermittently in the qualifying campaign
for the 1994 FIFA World Cup due to injury and the team failed to reach the competition finals.

Euro 96 was a more positive experience for both Shearer and England. With England not required to qualify as hosts, Shearer had not
scored in 12 games in the 21 months prior,[13] but found the net in the 22nd minute of the first game, against Switzerland.[61] Scoring
once in the following game against Scotland and twice in a 4–1 win over the Netherlands,[61] Shearer helped England to progress to
the next stage in front of their own fans in Wembley.

In the quarter finals, England were outplayed by Spain but got through to a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Shearer scored the
first England penalty,[61] while the Spaniards failed to score from two of theirs, sending England into the semi-final against Germany.
Shearer headed England into the lead after three minutes, but the Germans quickly equalised and the match went to penalties again.
This time, Germany won from the spot; although Shearer scored, his team-mate Gareth Southgate missed his kick and England were
eliminated. Shearer's five goals made him the competition's top scorer,[61] and together with team mates David Seaman and Steve
McManaman, was listed in the official UEFA team of the tournament.

The new England manager Glenn Hoddle appointed Shearer squad captain for the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Moldova
on 1 September 1996, and the player held onto the captaincy after scoring once in that match and twice in the following game against
Poland. He scored a total of five goals in England's successful qualification campaign for the 1998 FIFA World Cup; adding strikes
against Georgia and away to Poland to his tally.[13] Shearer was sidelined for much of the 1997–98 season,[62] but recovered to play
in the World Cup finals. With Michael Owen replacing Teddy Sheringham as Shearer's strike partner, Shearer's return saw him score
England's first goal of the tournament, in a 2–0 win over Tunisia, his only goal in the three group matches.[61] England faced
long-time rivals Argentina in the second round. Shearer scored a first-half equaliser from the penalty-spot before David Beckham was
sent off early in the second half. In the final minutes of the game Sol Campbell headed in what could have been the winning goal only
for the referee to disallow it due to Shearer having elbowed goalkeeper Carlos Roa. The scores tied 2-2, the game went to penalties.
Shearer scored again, but England were eliminated after David Batty's shot was saved by the Argentina goalkeeper.[63] This defeat
ended England's participation in what was to be Shearer's only World Cup tournament.[11]

In September 1999, Shearer scored his only England hat-trick in a Euro 2000 qualifier against Luxembourg.[64] This helped England
reach a play-off against Scotland; England won the game over two legs and in doing so qualified for the European Championships.
By now, Shearer was approaching his 30th birthday, and he announced that he intended to retire from international football after the
Euro 2000 tournament.[13]

Shearer did not score in England's opening 3–2 defeat against Portugal, but did so as England defeated Germany 1–0 in Charleroi,[65]
ensuring that England beat their European neighbours for the first time since the 1966 World Cup Final. To remain in the tournament,
England only required a draw against Romania in the final group match, and Shearer scored a penalty as England went in at half-time
2–1 up, but Romania ultimately won 3–2.[65] England's tournament was over, and so was Shearer's international career. From his 63
caps, he captained the team 34 times and scored thirty goals;[66] joint-fifth in the England all-time goalscorers list with Nat Lofthouse
and Tom Finney.[67] Shearer remained in international retirement despite speculation of a return during the 2002 World Cup and
2004 European Championship campaigns, and further declined an offer to be assistant manager to Steve McClaren after the 2006
World Cup - a position ultimately filled by Terry Venables.[68][69][70]

Style of play
As a player, Shearer was often styled as a classic English centre-forward, owing to his strength, physical stature, heading ability and
strong shot.[71][72] Of his 206 Newcastle goals, 49 of them were scored with his head.[73] Earlier in his career, especially at
Southampton, Shearer played a more creative role; providing chances for fellow strikers, and making runs into space, owing to his
early development as a midfielder. Later on in his career, Shearer played a more forward role; his age meant that he lost much of the
pace which served him on the south coast.[74] Able to hold the ball up well, he also functioned as a target man, providing balls for
other players.[75] Although his strength allowed him to hold on to the ball, his playing style sometimes brought him criticism; most
commonly that his play was too physical, and that he used his elbows too aggressively; it was this which contributed to both of his
sendings off, although one was later rescinded on appeal.[76][77] As well as the two red cards, Shearer received 59 yellow cards
during his career.

Shearer was noted as a proficient penalty taker for both club and country,[78][79] and he scored 45 times from the spot for Newcastle,
where he was the first-choice taker. He also scored 5 goals from free-kicks for the north-east club.[73]

Coaching and management career

Coaching

On his retirement as a player Shearer responded to speculation of an immediate move into coaching that he would take some personal
time off to "enjoy life" for the next couple of years. He was also quoted as saying that he would eventually like to move into
management,[80] "when the time was right"[81] however as of March 2009 he was yet to start the UEFA Pro Licence course,[82] .
which is required to be permitted to manage a team in the Premier League and European competition.[83]

Reflecting his desire for personal time off to "enjoy life", in July 2006 he turned down a coaching role with England, citing his BBC
commitments and desire to be away from the pressure of a job within football.[84] Despite this, Shearer was often linked in the media
with managerial or coaching positions at his three former clubs.[85][86]

Shearer took a brief role in the dugout for his final three games under Glenn Roeder. Shearer had rejected offers of coaching or
assistant roles at Newcastle under both the returning Kevin Keegan in February 2008 and Joe Kinnear in November 2008.[87][88]
Shearer had previously had talks about, but never been offered, a full time manager's role at Newcastle until his appointment on 1
April 2009.[89]

Manager – &ewcastle United

In a surprise move, late on 1 April 2009, it was announced that Shearer would become the manager of his former club Newcastle
United for the remaining eight games of the season, taking over from head coach Chris Hughton who was in temporary charge while
the permanent manager Joe Kinnear recovered from heart surgery, having taken ill on 7 February. Shearer stated "It's a club I love
and I don't want them to go down. I'll do everything I can to stop that."[90][91]

Shearer was unveiled at a press conference the following day by club managing director Derek Llambias.[89] In explaining his
acceptance of a managerial role at Newcastle at this time, Shearer stated that he would not have done this for any other club in this
position, including his two other previous Premier League clubs.[89] Amid persistent questioning regarding the permanency of the
appointment, Llambias announced that Shearer was to be manager for the remaining eight games, and after his recovery, Joe Kinnear
would return as manager in the summer.[89] Shearer confirmed that the BBC had agreed to giving him an 8 week sabbatical from his
Match of the Day role.[89] Llambias also confirmed Dennis Wise had left his executive role at the club and the club had no plans to
appoint a replacement, with Shearer stating that "the people that have moved, were moving on anyways, that had nothing to do with
me".[89] Wise's presence had previously been speculated as being a blockage to any possible appointment of a manager.[92] Shearer
accepted the surprise offer on the Monday on the condition that he could bring in Iain Dowie as his assistant.[89] Shearer also brought
in Paul Ferris to oversee club medical, physio and dietry matters.[89] Ferris had previously worked with Shearer in his playing days,
and had been at the club for 13 years[89] prior to an earlier departure under then manager Glenn Roeder.[93]
His first match in charge ended in a 2–0 defeat against Chelsea at St. James' Park.[94] On 11 April, Newcastle earned their first point
under Shearer with a 1–1 draw with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium with Andy Carroll scoring a late equalizing goal.[95] After a
defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and a draw against Portsmouth, his first win for Newcastle came in a 3–1 victory over Middlesbrough
that lifted Newcastle from the relegation zone.[96]

On the eve of the final day of the season on 24 May, where all fixtures are played simultaneously, Newcastle faced the prospect of
being relegated to the Championship, along with Hull City, Middlesbrough and Sunderland, which would end their 16 year unbroken
spell in the Premier League.[97] After losing 1–0 at Aston Villa with Damien Duff scoring an own goal, Newcastle were relegated
with Middlesbrough, joining West Bromwich Albion whose relegation had been confirmed in previous weeks. Shearer's eight games
yielded only five points out of a possible twenty-four.[97]

Career outside football

Television career and commercial roles

After his retirement and following guest appearances, Shearer became a regular pundit for the BBC's Match of the Day . He also
formed part of the team which covered the 2006 World Cup for the BBC.[98]

Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd announced that, after Shearer finished the
2005–06 season as Newcastle's caretaker assistant manager, he would become the club's
"Sporting Ambassador" for 2006–07.[99] However in September 2008 it was reported that
Shearer was sacked from this largely honorary position by the club's owner Mike Ashley
despite protests from players such as Steven Taylor and Damien Duff, due to Shearer's
criticism of the way in which the club was being run in the wake of the departure of Kevin
Keegan.[100] These articles were denied by the club.[101][102]

Charitable causes

During his playing days, Shearer had been involved with the children's charity the NSPCC,
taking part in the organisation's Full Stop campaign in 1999.[103] Since retiring from football
Shearer has also done work for several charities both nationally and in the Newcastle area.

In his testimonial match, he raised £1.64m benefiting fourteen good causes including
£400,000 for the NSPCC and £320,000 for completion of the "Alan Shearer Centre", a respite
care facility based in West Denton, Newcastle.[104][105] In October 2006 he became an
Alan Shearer in Banbury during the
ambassador for the NSPCC, describing it as "the kick-off to my most important role yet".[103]
cycling marathon
He has also worked with the charity the Dream Foundation.[106] In 2006, Shearer founded the
Alan Shearer Academy Scholarship to aid the development of promising young players in the
region.[107]

In 2008, he raised over £300,000 for Sport Relief in a bike ride with fellow Match of the Day presenter Adrian Chiles, the idea for
which emerged in an off the cuff question from cycling fan Chiles to Shearer as to how he kept fit since retirement.[108] Shearer also
played and scored twice in Soccer Aid, a game involving celebrities and former players at Wembley Stadium in September 2008, to
raise money for UNICEF.[109]

On 26 July 2009, Shearer played in the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match, a charity match held at St James' Park in tribute of Sir
Bobby Robson and in aid of his cancer charity the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.[110] It proved to be Sir Bobby's last public
appearance, as he died five days later.[111] On 15 October 2009 Shearer became the new patron of Sir Bobby's Foundation.[112]

Personal life
Family

Shearer is married to Lainya, whom he met whilst a Southampton player. The couple lived locally with her parents during Shearer's
second year at the south coast club, and were married on 8 June 1991 at St. James' Church in the city. In contrast to the portrayal of
some WAGs (wives and girlfriends) of later players by the media, Lainya is described by Shearer as a quiet and reserved person, not
comfortable in the spotlight her husband's fame sometimes brought. The couple have three children.[2] Shearer cited not wanting to
uproot his family as a key reason for remaining in England during his career, having had the chance to move to Juventus or Barcelona
when leaving Blackburn.[13] Shearer's family accompanied him onto the pitch following the striker's testimonial in May 2006 as he
performed a lap of honour at St. James' Park.[113]
Personal honours

On 6 December 2000, Shearer was given Honorary Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, with the citation "in recognition of
his role as Captain of Newcastle United Football Club and as former Captain of England which have enhanced the reputation of the
City".[114][115][116]

Shearer was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours.[12]

On 4 December 2006, Shearer was created a Doctor of Civil Law by Northumbria University, at a ceremony at Newcastle City Hall,
where the University vice-chancellor declared that "Throughout his career Alan Shearer has been hard-working, committed,
disciplined and focused in his endeavours, fighting back from career-threatening injuries with great determination and courage".[117]

On 1 October 2009, Shearer was commissioned as Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, having been nominated by the Lord
Lieutenant of Northumberland, the Duchess of Northumberland, Jane Percy, and approved for the position by The Queen.[118] In
this role, Shearer, along with 21 other deputies, is the stand-in for the Duchess when she cannot fulfill her role as The Queen's official
representative in the region at official engagements.[119] Deputies must live within 7 miles of the county boundaries, and retain their
appointment until age 75.[119] The Duchess said of the appointment that "You could not find a more iconic person than Alan, not just
for what he has done in football but for all the extra work he tirelessly does for charity and communities. I am delighted he has
accepted the role of Deputy Lieutenant because he is a real role model. I have promised him he is not going to have to do too much,
but even if it is just one occasion a year he is the perfect choice"[119]

On 7 December 2009 Shearer was made a Doctor of Civil Law by Newcastle University.[120][121][122] Chancellor Sir Liam
Donaldson stated "Newcastle United are my team. Alan Shearer is more than just a local legend, he's probably one of the greatest
footballers of all time".[121][122]

Career statistics
Club

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total

Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1987–88 5 3 0 0 0 0 - 5 3
1988–89 10 0 0 0 0 0 - 10 0
1989–90 26 3 3 0 6 2 - 35 5
Southampton First Division
1990–91 36 4 4 2 6 6 - 48[123] 14[123]
1991–92 41 13 7 2 6 3 - 60[123] 21[123]
Total 118 23 14 4 18 11 0 0 158 43
1992–93 21 16 0 0 5 6 - 26 22
1993–94 40 31 4 2 4 1 - 48 34
1994–95 Blackburn Rovers Premier League 42 34 2 0 3 2 2 1 49 37
1995–96 35 31 2 0 4 5 6 1 [124] 37
48
Total 138 112 8 2 16 14 8 2 171 130
1996–97 31 25 3 1 1 1 4 1 40[124] 28
1997–98 17 2 6 5 0 0 - 23 7
1998–99 30 14 6 5 2 1 2 1 40 21
1999–2000 37 23 6 5 1 0 6 2 50 30
2000–01 19 5 0 0 4 2 - 23 7
Newcastle United Premier League
2001–02 37 23 5 2 4 2 - 46 27
2002–03 35 17 1 1 0 0 12 7 48 25
2003–04 37 22 2 0 1 0 11 6 51 28
2004–05 28 7 4 1 1 0 9 11 42 19
2005–06 32 10 3 1 2 1 4 2 41 14
 Total 303 148 36 21 16 7 48 30 404 206
Career Total 559 283 58 27 50 32 56 32 733 379

&ational team
[125] [126]

England national team

Year Apps Goals
1992 6 2
1993 1 0
1994 6 3
1995 8 0
1996 9 8
1997 5 3
1998 11 6
1999 10 6
2000 7 2
Total 63 30

International goals

Scores and results list England's goal tally first. "Score"column indicates the score after the player's goal.

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition

1 19 February 1992 Wembley Stadium, London France 1–0 2–0 Friendly match
2 18 November 1992 Wembley Stadium, London Turkey 2–0 4–0 1994 FIFA World Cup Qual.
3 17 May 1994 Wembley Stadium, London Greece 1–0 5–0 Friendly match
4 7 September Wembley Stadium, London United States 1–0 2–0 Friendly match
5 7 September 1994 Wembley Stadium, London United States 2–0 2–1 Friendly match
6 8 June 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Switzerland 1–0 1–1 UEFA Euro 1996
7 15 June 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Scotland 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 1996
8 18 June 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Netherlands 1–0 4–1 UEFA Euro 1996
9 18 June 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Netherlands 3–0 4–1 UEFA Euro 1996
10 26 June 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Germany 1–0 1–1 UEFA Euro 1996
11 1 September 1996 Stadionul Republican, Chisinau Moldova 3–0 3–0 1998 FIFA World Cup Qual.
12 9 October 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Poland 1–1 2–1 1998 FIFA World Cup Qual.
13 9 October 1996 Wembley Stadium, London Poland 2–1 2–1 1998 FIFA World Cup Qual.
14 30 April 1997 Wembley Stadium, London Georgia 2–0 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup Qual.
15 31 May 1997 Stadion Slaski, Chorzów Poland 1–0 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup Qual.
16 7 June 1997 Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier France 1–0 1–0 Tournoi de France
17 22 April 1998 Wembley Stadium, London Portugal 1–0 3–0 Friendly match
18 22 April 1998 Wembley Stadium, London Portugal 3–0 3–0 Friendly match
19 15 June 1998 Stade Vélodrome, Marseille Tunisia 1–0 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup
20 30 June 1998 Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne Argentina 1–1 2–2 1998 FIFA World Cup
21 5 September 1998 Råsundastadion, Stockholm Sweden 1–0 1–2 UEFA Euro 2000 Qual.
22 14 October 1998 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City Luxembourg 2–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2000 Qual.
23 28 April 1999 Nepstadion, Budapest Hungary 1–0 1–1 Friendly match
24 9 June 1999 Balgarska Armia Stadion, Sofia Bulgaria 1–1 1–1 UEFA Euro 2000 Qual.
25 4 September 1999 Wembley Stadium, London Luxembourg 1–0 6–0 UEFA Euro 2000 Qual.
26 4 September 1999 Wembley Stadium, London Luxembourg 2–0 6–0 UEFA Euro 2000 Qual.
27 4 September 1999 Wembley Stadium, London Luxembourg 4–0 6–0 UEFA Euro 2000 Qual.
28 10 October 1999 Stadium of Light, Sunderland Belgium 1–0 2–1 Friendly match
29 17 June 2000 Stade du Pays de Charleroi, Charleroi Germany 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 2000
30 20 June 2000 Stade du Pays de Charleroi, Charleroi Romania 1–1 2–3 UEFA Euro 2000

Source (http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/Archive/default.htm?i=4559&pf=p&searchname=Shearer&ap=p&t=m)

Manager

Record
Team &at From To
G W D L Win %
Newcastle United 1 April 2009 24 May 2009 8 1 2 5 12.50

Footballing honours
Club and international

Blackburn Rovers

Premier League winner: 1994–95

England

Tournoi de France: 1997

Individual

Euro 96 Golden Boot Winner (five goals)[61]

UEFA Euro 1996 All-Star Team
UEFA Cup top scorer: 2003–04, 2004–05[127][128]
Highest-ever Premier League goalscorer: 260 goals[129]
Premier League Golden Boot: 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97
Record for most Premier League goals in a 42-game season (1992–93 to 1994–95): 34a
Record for most Premier League goals in a 38-game season (1995 onwards): 31b[16][17]
Most overall goals scored for Newcastle United: 206[130]
Most European goals for Newcastle United: 30[130]
PFA Players' Player of the Year: 1995, 1997
Football Writers' Association Player of the Year: 1994
Inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2004.[131]
Named by Pele as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.[132]
Premier League 10 Seasons Awards (1992–93 to 2001–02)[133][134]
Domestic and Overall Player of the Decade
Domestic and Overall Team of the Decade
Outstanding Contribution to the FA Premier League
Top Goalscorer (204)

^ Held jointly with Andrew Cole. ^ Held jointly with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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External links
Alan Shearer career stats (http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=7218) at Soccerbase
Alan Shearer profile (http://www.4thegame.com/club/newcastle-united-fc/player-profile/855/alanshearer.html) at
4thegame.com
February 2006 radio interview with the BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/content/articles/2006/02
/09/shearer_interview_feature.shtml)
Interview with Alan Shearer at vidFootball.com (http://www.vidfootball.com/videos/Football_Interviews
/Alan_Shearer_TWG_Interview)
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Shearer"
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