The Football Interview: Newcastle legend Alan Shearer discusses his love of Newcastle, almost continuing his managerial career and swapping the pitch for the commentary box.
Alan Shearer knows that if he wants to preserve his record as the Premier League's all-time record goalscorer, it would be helpful if Erling Haaland moved away from the English top flight.
TL;DR
- Alan Shearer hopes Erling Haaland leaves the Premier League to protect his all-time goalscoring record.
- Shearer, with 260 Premier League goals, discusses the possibility of Haaland surpassing his record.
- He reflects on moving away from home at 15 to pursue his football career.
- Shearer discusses his strong connection to Newcastle United, his boyhood club, and his emotional return.
- He recounts his brief and unsuccessful stint as interim manager of Newcastle in 2009.
- Shearer is now a prominent football pundit, working on Match of the Day and podcasts.