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13 unusual facts about Alan Shearer


1993–94 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

The return of Alan Shearer from a long-term injury saw him make a swift return to his superb form of old, with the 23-year-old hitman scoring 31 goals in the league.

1995–96 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

Compounding the misery was the sale of fan favourite and top scorer Alan Shearer, who went to Newcastle for a British transfer record.

British Rail Class 91

It began by naming No. 91109 as Sir Bobby Robson with cast-iron plates, unveiled in a ceremony at Newcastle Central Station on 29 March by his widow Elsie and Alan Shearer.

Dafabet

In 2011, Football legend and popular TV pundit Alan Shearer signed as Asian Sports Ambassador for Dafabet and to introduce Shearer to the Asian sports community.

Derek Llambias

His latest attacks fell upon ex-Newcastle striker Andy Carroll; former No.9 hero, manager, fans favourite and club legend Alan Shearer, and former manager Kevin Keegan whom many fans still hold in high regard.

Jack Hixon

His most notable protégé was Alan Shearer, with whom he remained close friends up until his death.

Libero Grande

The demo includes three players (Zenon Zadkine, Alfred Shaffer and Jordan Krüger) and three teams (England, France and Italy), which a person could use to play a ten-minute game.

Nick Brown

In 2001 he was granted the freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, on the same day as Alan Shearer.

Paul Winsper

He spent ten seasons with them and worked with some of the game's biggest stars including England internationals Michael Owen and Alan Shearer.

Ravenhead

There is also a laundry and a 'Fives Football Centre', opened by BBC television pundit and former England footballer Alan Shearer.

Shearer's Bar

It is named in honour of the club's all-time top scorer, Alan Shearer.

Southampton F.C. Academy

In the past, prior to the establishment of the academy, the Southampton youth system has produced other international players, such as Terry Paine, Mick Channon, Matthew Le Tissier and Alan Shearer.

The Mag

In January 2006 the Mag celebrated its 200th issue, at the same time as Alan Shearer scored his 200th competitive Newcastle United goal, equalling Jackie Milburn's club record.


Bobby Mimms

Players such as Alan Shearer, Stuart Ripley, Graeme Le Saux, Kevin Gallacher were brought to the club and Mimms was a key part of the team which finished fourth in the 1992–93 season, just missing out on a UEFA Cup place.

Clive Mendonca

Mendonca is one of many players to score a hat-trick or more at the old Wembley Stadium, with Alan Shearer, Geoff Hurst, Paul Scholes Stan Mortensen, Luther Blissett, Eric Cantona, Malcolm MacDonald, Alex Jackson, Nandor Hidegkuti, David Speedie, and Dennis Wilshaw being among the others.

Ponteland

The affluent housing estate of Darras Hall is a popular choice for many of the north-east's wealthy residents and many people associated with Newcastle United Football Club live on the estate including Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley, Steven Taylor, George Hall and Terry McDermott.