The Talk of the Toon

Picture Archive: Sport

A banner on the side of St James' Park, marking the retirement of Alan Shearer in 2006. Shearer played for Newcastle from 1996-2006, making 404 appearances. With 206 goals, he holds the record as the club's leading goalscorer.

Image: Akuppa John Wigham 2006 (CC BY)
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