NEWCASTLE United supporters make no secret of the fact that they have a particular affinity for the FA Cup, more than half a century after the black and white ribbons were last draped on the famous old trophy.

Alan Shearer admits the idea of joining England’s coaching team is “flattering” but claims to know nothing about it.

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer admits his career has been ended by a knee injury sustained during Monday’s 4-1 win at Sunderland.

Former Newcastle skipper Rob Lee admits close friend and long-time team-mate Alan Shearer is arguably the greatest player ever to pull on the famous black and white shirt.

Chelsea 1 Newcastle 0

Chelsea 1 Newcastle 0

NEWCASTLE skipper Alan Shearer is to donate the anticipated £1 million (€1.4 million) proceeds from his testimonial game to charity and other good causes.

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer is to donate the anticipated £1m (€1.46m) proceeds from his testimonial game to charity and other good causes.

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer will celebrate a decade of distinguished service to his home-town club with a testimonial against Scottish giants Celtic in May.

Alan Shearer would not be against a foreign manager taking over at Newcastle - in spite of his own bitter experience with Dutchman Ruud Gullit.

Newcastle 2 Portsmouth 0

Newcastle 2 Portsmouth 0

ALAN SHEARER’S dream of becoming manager of Newcastle United moved closer yesterday when he stepped in to assist caretaker boss Glenn Roeder after the sacking of Graeme Souness.

Rampant Arsenal took out their title frustrations on Middlesbrough by hammering the Teessiders 7-0 at Highbury.

At half-time in the 3pm Premiership kick-offs, Arsenal looked to have three points secured after waltzing to a 4-0 lead at home to Middlesbrough.

ALAN SHEARER has scored some important goals among the 200 he has now plundered in his nine-and-a-half years at Newcastle.

Non-league Nuneaton scored a last-gasp penalty to earn a replay against Premiership visitors Middlesbrough after a 1-1 draw in the third round of the FA Cup.

Newcastle 1 Mansfield 0

NEWCASTLE boss Graeme Souness is hoping £17m striker Michael Owen will return to former club Liverpool on St. Stephen’s Day and remind the Anfield faithful of exactly what they are missing.

Michael Owen insists he will “celebrate joyfully” without feeling guilty should he score for Newcastle against his former club Liverpool on Boxing Day.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness has urged Alan Shearer to consider putting off his retirement for a second time.

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer is backing Michael Owen to fire his side back into the Champions League.

ALAN SHEARER promised there was more to come from his partnership with England striker Michael Owen after moving to within just one goal of equalling Jackie Milburn’s club record of 200 goals.

Newcastle manager Graeme Souness promised there would be more of the same from hat-trick hero Michael Owen once he gets his injured players fit again.

West Ham 2 Newcastle 4

West Bromwich Albion 0 Newcastle United 3

NEWCASTLE captain Alan Shearer insists he has no problem with being left out of Graeme Souness’ starting line-up at the end of one of the toughest seasons of his career.

Newcastle striker Alan Shearer believes he can develop as a manager by learning from the staff at St James’ Park.

Alan Shearer today confirmed he will postpone his retirement and spend one last season trying to win silverware for his beloved Newcastle.

Newcastle fans could last night be forgiven for thinking April Fools’ Day had arrived a few hours early after reports leaked out that skipper Alan Shearer had agreed to play on for his home-town club for another season.

NEWCASTLE skipper Alan Shearer has agreed to play another season for his home-town club.

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer is to postpone his retirement and play on for another season, according to Press Association reports.

Newcastle 4 Olympiakos 0 (aggregate 7-1)

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is convinced Alan Shearer will not retire at the end of the season.

Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is confident he can persuade Alan Shearer to continue for one more campaign at St James’ Park.

Andy O’Brien has vowed he will not become another of Newcastle’s incredible sulks as he looks to keep a tight grip on his place in the starting line-up for club and country.

Alan Shearer was hailed as “the greatest centre-forward England has ever had” by Newcastle boss Graeme Souness after taking his Premiership tally to 250 last night.

Newcastle manager Graeme Souness is confident he can persuade Alan Shearer to stay at the club past the end of the season.

Supporting your club is a lifelong experience, but now, it seems, it carries into the afterlife also. Joe McNamee and Mark Gallagher reports on the latest fan craze.

Charlton 0 Newcastle 2

ROBBIE FOWLER has revealed that a home visit by Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan sealed his move to Maine Road.

Alan Shearer is the greatest player ever to pull on the famous black-and-white stripes of Newcastle United.