Alan Shearer quotes

Alan Shearer is an English former professional footballer and football pundit, widely regarded as one of the Premier League's greatest ever strikers. Renowned for his powerful shots and clinical finishing, he scored a record number of goals in the Premier League. He has been a prominent figure in football broadcasting since his retirement. Here are 14 of his quotes:

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

Alan Shearer

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

Alan Shearer

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.

Alan Shearer

I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.

Alan Shearer

We go there with confidence, but we know there is a very fine line between success and failure in this game.

Alan Shearer

I didn't watch cartoons, I was too busy playing football.

Alan Shearer

Basically, a manager is a father figure to 20 or 25 blokes. It's about trying to get the best out of them and creating team spirit.

Alan Shearer

I always practise penalties, but what people don't understand is that you can never recreate that pressure situation that you're under.

Alan Shearer

I still get butterflies when England are playing.

Alan Shearer

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

Alan Shearer

At times they don't like you to kick them and they feel you're not allowed to kick them.

Alan Shearer

I don't watch a lot of TV, to be honest. With three kids I have my hands full.

Alan Shearer