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I had the privilege this week to meet up with Premier League all-time main goalscorer Alan Shearer to debate a spread of subjects. We mentioned Gary Lineker’s legacy on BBC’s Match of the Day program, Alan’s recollections of being marked by Alexi Lalas in a US-England match, in addition to his opinions about the way forward for Newcastle United’s St James’ Park.
Alan Shearer interview – Ideas on Newcastle’s stadium scenario
Right here’s my interview with Alan Shearer, who now works as an envoy for the Premier League:
World Soccer Speak: St. James’s Park has so many memorable moments for you there. What’s your opinion? Ought to the membership redevelop the stadium or transfer to a special website?
Alan Shearer: “If it’s in any respect doable to increase the bottom and keep there, then that might be my most popular alternative.
“I don’t know the ins and outs and the financials and all of these issues, however on a stage taking part in discipline, if every part was regular, I would like to remain at St. James’ Park.
“Even when they’re not [planning on staying at St James’ Park], I believe it will be actually vital to maintain it centrally positioned as a result of that’s one of many key issues. The beauty of our membership is that it’s proper in the midst of town, and it means a lot to everybody.”
Recollections of taking part in in opposition to the USA and, particularly, Alexi Lalas
World Soccer Speak:What are your recollections from 1994 when England performed the US at Wembley?
Shearer: “Yeah, I scored two objectives that night time. I believe the center-half that night was Alexi Lalas. And I’m fairly certain he stated one or two issues about me earlier than the sport which I bear in mind.
“I bear in mind pondering that was all of the motivation that I wanted to exit and rating a few objectives. I all the time loved that. I cherished it when folks stated one or two issues in opposition to me, whether or not that was crowds, managers, or gamers that I used to be taking part in in opposition to. I loved that aspect of issues as a result of It simply form of gave me that further little little bit of motivation to exit and show him or them improper.
“So yeah, I’ve obtained fond recollections of that sport at Wembley.”
World Soccer Speak:Did you get an opportunity to say something to Lalas or did you let the objectives do the speaking?
Shearer: “I might need stated one or two issues after I scored.
“I’ve come throughout him since and stated hi there and shook fingers, so there’s no exhausting emotions.”
Shearer’s ideas on the legacy Gary Lineker leaves behind after the host introduced he’s leaving Match of the Day
World Soccer Speak: I used to be questioning should you may give your ideas on Gary Lineker… host of BBC’s Match of the Day, who has created a legacy. You’ve labored with him loads on the present and doing the podcast. What are your ideas on his legacy and the way forward for the present?
Shearer: “He’s been wonderful in every part that he’s achieved. He’s been there for thus lengthy now, and he’s performed an enormous half in such an iconic program. I watched it as a child.
“I used to be fortunate sufficient to play with him with England after which form of work with him, ever since 2006, since I retired. He’s had a fantastic stint at it.
“I believe it’s actually good for each events that he can exit on a excessive within the World Cup in America. I do know he’s not doing Match of the Day subsequent season, simply the FA Cup, after which he’ll end with the World Cup.
“For the primary time I opened [Match of the Day] final week, and I solely needed to provide you with eight phrases. And when the editor and producer are in your ear, after which they’re counting down… ten, 9, eight.., and also you see it’s ‘on air’ and I needed to open the present, and I’ve solely needed to get eight phrases proper and I may really feel the beads of sweat.
“So for him to try this for thus lengthy, and he’s fairly flawless at every part that he’s achieved, it’s not a simple job sitting presenting Match of the Day. He’s been sensible at it for thus lengthy now. Another person goes to return in, and it’s going to be large boots to fill.”
Picture credit score: IMAGO / Motion Plus, IMAGO / Each Second Media, and IMAGO / PA Pictures.
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