RETURNING HERO ... Newcastle legend Alan Shearer
arrives to take charge of his first training session as
boss
HERE'S the lowdown on one of
Newcastle's all-time greats.
1970: Born August 13, Newcastle.
1988: Signs pro with Southampton on
April 14 — five days after hitting hat-trick on his full debut.
1992: England debut at Wembley,
scoring in 2-0 win over France. Joins Blackburn in British record
£3.3million deal — but suffers knee ligament injury on Boxing
Day.
1994: Voted Footballer of the Year
scoring 31 goals in 1993-94 season.
1995: 34 Prem goals leads Blackburn to
their first title for 81 years. Voted PFA Player of the Year.
1996: Moves to Newcastle in world
record £15m deal. Scores 28 goals as Toon finish second in
Prem.
1997: Suffers a broken leg and
ruptured ankle ligaments.
1999: Named England captain.
2000: Announces international
retirement after Euro 2000 finals.
2005: Scores 201st Newcastle goal to
become club’s top scorer — retires at end of that season.
2008: Turns down offer from Joe
Kinnear to join coaching staff at St James’ Park.
2009: Confirmed as manager at St
James’ Park for the final eight games of the season.