Alan Shearer
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Alan Shearer CBE DL is an English football pundit and retired football player and manager who played as a striker. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and one of the greatest players in Premier League history, he is 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 came third in both Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. Shearer was one of the first two players inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.
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MOTD analysis: How ‘pathetic’ Manchester United were thumped by BrentfordMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards analyse Manchester United's 'pathetic' performance in their 4-0 loss at Brentford.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man City: Erling Haaland's dream is to win Champions League, he tells Alan ShearerOne great goalscorer interviews another as Alan Shearer speaks with Erling Haaland for Football Focus, before the Manchester City striker makes his Premier League debut.BBC Sport - Published | |
Erling Haaland: Manchester City striker and Alan Shearer discuss the art of goalscoringPremier League record goal scorer Alan Shearer sits down with Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, to talk about the art of goalscoring.BBC Sport - Published | |
Premier League: A season like no other, but some things won't change - Alan ShearerMatch of the Day pundit Alan Shearer expects some familiar foes to fight it out in the title race.BBC Sport - Published | |
Match of the Day analysis: How Ilkay Gundogan won the Premier League for Manchester CityMatch of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer analyse Manchester City's stunning late comeback to win the Premier League title, highlighting the performance of Ilkay Gundogan, who scored two..BBC Sport - Published | |
Match of the Day 2 analysis: How Man City fought back to keep title race in their handsMatch of the Day 2's Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas praise Manchester City's mentality as the champions come back from two goals down at half-time to draw 2-2 at West Ham and keep the fate of the..BBC Sport - Published | |
Liverpool win FA Cup: How Jurgen Klopp sets the tone for everything Reds do - Alan ShearerThere is so much to admire about FA Cup winners Liverpool at the moment, and all of it is down to one man - Jurgen Klopp, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published | |
Match of the Day 2 analysis: How 'wonderful' Joao Cancelo punished NewcastleMatch of the Day 2's Alan Shearer explains how Newcastle failed to deal with the threat caused by Manchester City's Joao Cancelo, in City's 5-0 win over the Magpies.BBC Sport - Published | |
Match of the Day analysis: How 'brilliant' Tottenham gameplan frustrated LiverpoolMatch of the Day's Alan Shearer explains how Tottenham manager Antonio Conte's perfectly executed gameplan frustrated Liverpool in the 1-1 draw at Anfield.BBC Sport - Published | |
MOTD Top 10: Alan Shearer's derby day nightmareOn this week's MOTD Top 10, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the best derbies - with Shearer recalling bittersweet battles for Newcastle against Sunderland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Match of the Day analysis: How Man City leapfrogged Liverpool with win over BrightonMatch of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Brighton to put them back top of the Premier League above Liverpool.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Man City and Liverpool are so far ahead' - Jermaine Jenas and Alan ShearerMatch of the Day 2's Jermaine Jenas and Alan Shearer discuss the high standards set by Manchester city and Liverpool, after the sides' 2-2 draw in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man City 2-2 Liverpool: 'Neither deserve to finish second' - Alan ShearerManchester City and Liverpool are miles ahead of the rest of the Premier League in terms of quality and points, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published | Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool: 'A joy to watch' - action and reaction from ShearerMatch of the Day 2's Alan Shearer analyses the key incidents from Manchester City v Liverpool, a game he describes as 'a joy to watch.'BBC Sport - Published |
MOTD Top 10: Trent Alexander-Arnold - assist kingOn this week's MOTD Top 10 podcast, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the best set-piece takers in Premier League history - but who is number one?BBC Sport - Published | MOTD Top 10: 'Are you delusional?' - Micah Richards left stunned by Alan Shearer's Paul Scholes claimGreatest Premier League number 10s is the subject of this week's Match of the Day Top 10 Podcast - and let's just say Micah Richards and Alan Shearer don't quite see eye-to-eyeBBC Sport - Published |
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'A phenomenal hat-trick and a staggering performance' - Alan Shearer analysisCristiano Ronaldo's performance against Tottenham shows why Manchester United would be worse off without him, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published | MOTD analysis: How 'sensational' Cristiano Ronaldo dominated Tottenham HotspurMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas highlight the contribution of Cristiano Ronaldo after his hat-trick helped Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 at Old Trafford.BBC Sport - Published |
Roman Abramovich: Alan Shearer & Micah Richards react to news Chelsea are for saleAlan Shearer and Micah Richards react to the news that Roman Abramovich says he is planning to sell the club.BBC Sport - Published | FA Cup: 'This was no fluke' - How 'magnificent' Boro beat 'typical' TottenhamMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Jonathan Woodgate and Jermain Defoe heap praise on Middlesbrough's "magnificent" players after their 1-0 win against Tottenham in the fifth round of the FA Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day: Could Bielsa's 'stubborn' tactics cost him his future at Leeds?Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams question the tactics of Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa after his side's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham.BBC Sport - Published | MOTD analysis: Why are Chelsea not playing to Romelu Lukaku's strengths?Match of the Day's Alan Shearer and Ian Wright take a look at Romelu Lukaku's performance for Chelsea against Crystal Palace after the striker only had seven touches of the ball in 90 minutes.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day: Alan Shearer looks at Harry Kane's 'magnificent' performanceMatch of the Day's Alan Shearer looks at Harry Kane's "magnificent" performance in Tottenham's win against Manchester City.BBC Sport - Published | MOTD Analysis: How terrific Raheem Sterling tormented Leicester in Man City's rampant Boxing Day winMatch of the Day's Alan Shearer highlights the contribution of two-goal Raheem Sterling in Man City's incredibkle 6-3 Boxing Day win over Leicester City.BBC Sport - Published |
Premier League: Man City on top but no team in control of title race - Alan Shearer analysisManchester City are top of the Premier League at Christmas but Liverpool and Chelsea are still right in the title race, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published | Alan Shearer: Standard of refereeing is 'unacceptable'Alan Shearer urges head of Premier League referees Mike Riley to "take responsibility" for the "unacceptable" level of refereeing decisions in recent matches.BBC Sport - Published |
MOTD analysis: How Alexandre Lacazette scored a ‘magical’ goal for ArsenalMatch of the Day's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Martin Keown discuss Alexandre Lacazette's "magical" goal for Arsenal, as well as the "superb" saves from goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.BBC Sport - Published | Match of the Day Top 10: Micah Richards & Alan Shearer compare ex-team-matesMicah Richards and Alan Shearer compare midfields as they pick line-ups from the best players they played alongside in the latest episode of Match of the Day Top 10.BBC Sport - Published |
Why Newcastle have to win their next two games to give them hope of staying in the Premier League - Alan Shearer analysisNewcastle have to win their next two games to give them hope of staying in the Premier League, says MOTD2 pundit and former Magpies captain Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published | Match of the Day 2 analysis: How 'amazing' Jamie Vardy keeps scoring goals for Leicester at 34Match of the Day 2 pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright explain why "amazing" Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy continues to be at the top of his game at the age of 34.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day Top 10: Why didn't Michael Carrick play more times for England?Match of the Day Top 10's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss why midfielder Michael Carrick didn't win more caps for England as they chart their unsung heroes.BBC Sport - Published | Premier League: How 'fantastic' Watford put four goals past 'embarrassing' Man UtdMatch of the Day's Mark Chapman, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer discuss Manchester United's "embarrassing" 4-1 defeat by a "fantastic" Watford side.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day Top 10 podcast: Lineker, Shearer & Richards rank greatest South Americans in Premier LeagueGary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the greatest South Americans in Premier League history in the latest Match of The Day Top 10 podcast.BBC Sport - Published | Match of the Day: How 'awful' Spurs were 'perfect' for Man Utd after Liverpool thrashingMatch of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright discuss Tottenham's "awful" performance in their 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester United in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published |
Manchester United: Must Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bench a star player to succeed? - MOTD analysisMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards question whether Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must drop one of his star players to find success.BBC Sport - Published | Match of the Day Top 10: Micah Richards tells Gary Lineker what makes a 'baller'Micah Richards tries to explain to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer what constitutes a 'baller' as they rank their 10 best Premier League ballers in Match of the Day Top 10.BBC Sport - Published |
Alan Shearer: Newcastle takeover excites ex-England captainEx-England and Newcastle captain Alan Shearer tells BBC Breakfast that he is "excited for what can happen to our football club" after a takeover of Newcastle United has been completed.BBC Sport - Published | Newcastle United: Alan Shearer says the Saudi Arabian-backed of the club takeover is a 'special day' for the fansAlan Shearer says the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle is a "special day" for the club's long-suffering supporters.BBC Sport - Published |
Mohamed Salah: Watch the Liverpool star's brillaint solo goal for Liverpool against Manchester CityMatch of the Day 2's Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas analyse Liverpool's goals against Manchester City, including an outstanding solo effort from Mohamed Salah.BBC Sport - Published | Premier League: Chelsea title charge looks hard to stop - Alan Shearer analysisThe Premier League title race is only just getting started, but Chelsea are seriously impressive right now, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day 2 analysis: How Manchester United beat West Ham in Premier LeagueMatch of the Day 2 pundits Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Dion Dublin discuss Jesse Lingard's "cracker" and Mark Noble's injury-time penalty miss in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over West Ham in the..BBC Sport - Published | Cristiano Ronaldo: Alan Shearer on 'phenomenal' Man Utd second debutMatch of the Day pundit Alan Shearer talks through Cristiano Ronaldo's "phenomenal" performance against Newcastle in his first game since rejoining Manchester United.BBC Sport - Published |
Match of the Day analysis: How 'shambolic' Arsenal were beaten by Manchester CityMatch of the Day's Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards look at Arsenal's 'shambolic' performance against Manchester City, including Granit Xhaka's red card.BBC Sport - Published | Premier League: 'One signing could decide the title race, but it's not Harry Kane' - Alan ShearerJoining Manchester City would be a brilliant move for Harry Kane - but it would not mean the Premier League title race is all over, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: Did Mancini 'out-coach' Southgate? Lessons for England after Italy defeatBBC Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard analyse Gareth Southgate's tactics in the wake of their penalty shootout defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020 Italy v England: Match of the Day pundits analyse Luke Shaw's goalMatch of the Day pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand breakdown Luke Shaw's early goal for EnglandBBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: 'Tears after penalties for England, again' - Gary Lineker and MOTD pundits on England's agony"This England team will come again, they will be competitive for the next 10 or 15 years" says Gary Lineker as he Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard give their thoughts after England lose..BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020: 'My dream finish to England's story' - Alan ShearerFormer England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says Gareth Southgate and his side are on the verge of greatness after an amazing month, and reveals his dream finish to Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published |
