Alan Shearer
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'Pardew showed me a video of Shearer’s goals. Control, bam! Control, turn, bam! I was stunned, then said, "Give me that shirt, I always take number nine"': Newcastle cult hero recalls making confident move upon signing for Magpies 13 years ago
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle saw the No.9 shirt immediately taken in 2012 by a confident player

Players who scored landmark goals in the Premier League
By Ben Hayward published
From the very first right through to the 30,000th, a look at the players who scored landmark goals in the Premier League...

Players who scored hat-tricks for England
By Ben Hayward published
From football's early days to more modern times, a look at the men who have scored hat-tricks for England...

'The reality is, although it's Manchester United in name, the Man United that we grew up with and I played against right throughout my career and were giants, is gone': Frosty prediction mad amid Manchester United struggles
By James Ridge published
Manchester United look a long way from their best in recent years after struggles on and off the pitch

‘I wish I’d got more caps, but I really enjoyed playing for England and won loads of money playing cards. Alan Shearer was like Father Christmas!’: Arsenal legend reflects on limited opportunties for national team, but fond memories away from the pitch
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arsenal were one of the dominant sides in England at the turn of the millennium, but one player was often overlooked for the national side

'I'm not convinced he can become an amazing player. He's just a no.2 striker and they are being offered a ridiculous amount of money for him' Premier League legend hails 'amazing' deal for Jhon Duran, with Aston Villa cashing in on the Colombian
By Matthew Holt published
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran moved to Al-Nassr in a move worth up to £71m

'Three years ago, this guy could phone the Prime Minister up and sit in front of them, yet now he can't even get anywhere near the first team at Manchester United' Marcus Rashford given honest verdict by legendary striker, ahead of Aston Villa move
By Joe Mewis published
Marcus Rashford has been issued with a warning by a legendary Premier League figure after signing for Aston Villa on loan

‘My heroes as a kid? Baggio, Shearer, but the real one was Henry. I watched not only how he scored, but how he ran – his technique and his movement’: Barcelona star idolised Arsenal man as a youngster
By Ryan Dabbs published
Barcelona have had their fair share of legends over the years, but one current star has picked players from elsewhere when naming their heroes
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