Alan Shearer is among the many legendary players that have played for Newcastle United.
One of the best players in Newcastle United’s history will be Alan Shearer. Nearly eighteen years after ending his career, the renowned striker still retains the record for goals scored and is still revered by supporters.
Shearer famously paid a then-record transfer fee to join Newcastle in 1996. Returning to his Geordie roots, the Magpies broke the record by agreeing to pay Blackburn Rovers £15 million for the striker’s services.
Even though it was a huge amount at the time, it ended up being a great deal. Shearer paid for everything by giving direction, setting goals, creating spectacular moments, and becoming a role model for young supporters in Tyneside and beyond. His reputation as a great is certain, even though he was unable to deliver any hardware to the team—his losses to Marseille in the 2003 UEFA Cup semi-final and the FA Cup finals in 1998 and 1999 were the closest he came.
Shearer is the player with the most goals in Newcastle’s history. He is at the top of the tree with 206 goals in 405 games, surpassing Jackie Milburn, whose record remained for nearly 50 years before it was broken in front of the Gallowgate in 2006.
You think Shearer when you think about Newcastle United. But according to the superstar, another Geordie legend is the best player in the club’s history.
He was asked about Newcastle’s best player while he was on the Rest is Football show. When Shearer initially returned to St. James’ park, he picked a player he starred with, however briefly, out of a vast list of options.
Shearer remarked, “I would never say myself, so I think Peter Beardsley.” “He was a fantastic player who was simply amazing. I didn’t see Jackie Milburn, but Peter Beardsley was definitely around when I was.
With 119 goals in 326 games, Beardsley is still Newcastle’s sixth-leading goal scorer. He played with Chris Waddle and Kevin Keegan during the first two stints of his United career, which saw the team move from Division Two to the Premier League. In 1993, Keegan, who was then manager, brought him back to St. James’ Park.
Before a stint at Everton, Beardsley had already made a name for himself as one of the most technically talented players in English football, winning league titles and FA Cups with Liverpool. Additionally, he played two World Cups as England’s star, forming an amazing connection with Gary Lineker.
Shearer and Beardsley played together 37 times, for Newcastle United and England for a short time. Because of Shearer and Les Ferdinand’s relationship up top, Beardsley was frequently used in midfield by Kevin Keegan.
Many people still consider Jackie Milburn to be the best player in Newcastle’s history. In 397 games, he scored 200 goals, and in 1951, 1952, and 1955, he won three FA Cups. Len White, Paul Gascoigne, Rob Lee, Hughie Gallacher, Bob Moncur, and Malcom Macdonald are some other legends.
