Alan Shearer
I haven't been a season ticket holder as St. James for some years now, but I felt I must say something about Shearer and his retirement from the game.
I was there, outside the Leazes end 10 years ago, when Alan Shearer signed for Newcastle United. I had a very extended lunch and endured what seemed like hours of that idiot Alan Robson telling me what I should sing, just to see Shearer lift his arms to the sky that first time in black and white.
Last week, at the Wear-Tyne derby, we saw that action one last time.
It is such a sad way for Shearer to finish his career, limping off 3 games early after tearing a ligament in his knee. If there was any justice he would have been scoring a hatrick against Chelsea on the last day of this season. Sadly it's not to be.
Shearer has been a fantastic asset to Newcastle and England, a fabulous sportsman and almost impossible to replace.
All the best Alan, in whatever you do in your retirement - it's been an absolute pleasure watching you.
I was there, outside the Leazes end 10 years ago, when Alan Shearer signed for Newcastle United. I had a very extended lunch and endured what seemed like hours of that idiot Alan Robson telling me what I should sing, just to see Shearer lift his arms to the sky that first time in black and white.
Last week, at the Wear-Tyne derby, we saw that action one last time.
It is such a sad way for Shearer to finish his career, limping off 3 games early after tearing a ligament in his knee. If there was any justice he would have been scoring a hatrick against Chelsea on the last day of this season. Sadly it's not to be.
Shearer has been a fantastic asset to Newcastle and England, a fabulous sportsman and almost impossible to replace.
All the best Alan, in whatever you do in your retirement - it's been an absolute pleasure watching you.
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