Shearer
Americannoun
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"It should have been more, the chances Brighton created, they were that good," said former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer on BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Southampton striker Alan Shearer had interest from Manchester United, but Rovers - bankrolled by local businessman Jack Walker - tabled a British record £3.6m for the 21-year-old and enjoyed an almost immediate return.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“He’s cost his country massively,” former England captain Alan Shearer said on ‘The Rest is Football.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
He was in charge when Newcastle signed Alan Shearer for a then, world record fee of £15m in 1996.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Shearer reached over his head and took from the rack a heavy canvas bag, which he handed to the conductor.
From The Blazed Trail by Stewart Edward White
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