Shearer discusses scoring record, MOTD & a brush with Cardiff

What the report says

Alan Shearer has spoken to BBC Sport about his career after retirement, his long-running connection to Newcastle United and the unlikely path that took him from the pitch to television punditry. In the interview, he also reflected on his Premier League scoring record and said it would help preserve it if Erling Haaland left English football before breaking it. Shearer remains the league’s all-time leading scorer with 260 goals, while Haaland is already well into triple figures after four-plus seasons at Manchester City.

Shearer discussed his childhood move from Newcastle to Southampton at 15, saying he would feel differently now that he has children of his own. He later returned north to play for Blackburn Rovers and then Newcastle, where he became a club icon and scored 206 goals in all competitions over 10 years. He described the emotional pull of his home city and the continued affection he feels when he visits St James’ Park as a supporter.

The former striker also outlined how close he came to extending his football career into management. BBC Sport reported that he briefly took charge of Newcastle in 2009 and later had discussions with Cardiff, but those opportunities did not lead to a long-term coaching role. Instead, he moved into media work and is now a regular on Match of the Day, co-commentates on England games and appears on The Rest Is Football podcast.

The interview offers a broader look at how one of English football’s most recognisable figures has navigated life after playing, while remaining closely tied to Newcastle and to the Premier League record books.