Fans have been giving their views to BBC Radio Newcastle as 4 February marks 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer broke Jackie Milburn’s goal record for the Magpies.
“He was a great lad for Newcastle was Jackie Milburn but not as good as Alan. Alan was the guy,” one female fan told BBC Radio Newcastle.
When asking fans on the street in the city for their take, one supporter added: “In all the years I have come here, I would say Shearer, without any doubt, was the strongest player we ever had. He carried not only the team but seemed to carry the whole city on his shoulders.”
Others pointed to Shearer’s goal-hungry approach: “I remember him trying to bang one in from anywhere. Most players these days are trying to walk it into the net.”
And some longed for another like him: “I was there when he set the record. I don’t know anybody who is as good as Shearer now and I don’t think there will be for a while.”
