9 Reasons Why Alan Shearer Chose Newcastle Over Manchester United

2. To Score Goals In Front Of His Friends And Family... And 52,000 Geordies At St James' Park

In that Sky Sports documentary, Shearer explained how brilliant a feeling it was to score in front of the Gallowgate End he used to frequent as a boy:

"You put yourself in my position: To walk out in front of 52,000 as captain and score goals at Newcastle in front of my friends and family, week in and week out - great feeling."

There isn't a single Newcastle United fan who as a child did not dream of doing exactly what Shearer described there - and that's one of the reasons his heart ruled over his head and convinced him to move back to the North East.