141 Quotes by Alan Shearer

One accusation you can't throw at me is that I've always done my best.

It was a blatant dive. There was absolutely no contact and I thought that at the time.

I've heard about offers from other clubs... and it's flattering. Obviously I'm doing something right.

It doesn't matter that I didn't win a trophy because I did it my way and I lived the dream.

Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning.

They weren't frightened to put a tackle in and we had to be committed and get stuck in.

When I was a young boy I wanted to play for Newcastle United, I wanted to wear the number nine shirt and I wanted to score goals at St James' Park. I've lived my dream and I realise how lucky I've been to have done that.

I'm not selling the club to him any more. I don't think I have to - the tough part was getting him here. We all said that, if we were to get him here, he would take to the football club, the area and the people. I think he's done that. The people have certainly taken to him - not only on the football pitch, but off it as well. They've made him feel very welcome and he's grateful for that. He likes the area, which I think is a big plus.

Sometimes going in for a hard tackle generates a louder cheer than a great pass.