Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer, CBE, DL is a retired English footballer. He 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 Newcastle's and the Premier League's record goalscorer. He was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995. In 1996, he was third in the FIFA World Player of the Year awards...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth13 August 1970
CityGosforth, England
I like the tag of being the world's most expensive player. It's an honour and a privilege.
There's no way the future's over for Martin Keown, Tony Adams or David Seaman.
I don't watch a lot of TV, to be honest. With three kids I have my hands full.
I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.
I'd like to play for Newcastle United before I retire. The club is in my blood.
As a kid I always wanted to be a centre-forward. I wanted the buzz and thrill of scoring goals from an early age.
I didn't watch cartoons, I was too busy playing football.
Sometimes going in for a hard tackle generates a louder cheer than a great pass.
I've got two girls. I like to play golf. Apart from that there's not a lot goes on in my life. So I am boring, aren't I?
No money in the world can buy a white England shirt.
First is first. That's the way I was brought up. Second or third are nowhere.
I would play in any number shirt for Newcastle United, but the No 9 at Newcastle is something very special and I've always wanted to wear it. I mentioned it to the manager, he mentioned it to Les and Les has been very kind and given it to me.
I'm lucky and I appreciate that. I love every minute of every day.
One accusation you can't throw at me is that I've always done my best.