Alan Shearer: Portrait of a Legend

Determined to make it in the world of soccer, Alan Shearer decided to leave school at the age of 15 and headed to Southampton where he had been picked up by a professional scout. Shearer quickly became a sought-after talent as he moved on to Blackburn Rovers, turning down a lucrative deal at Manchester United in the process, and in a record-breaking transfer deal he finally made it back to his beloved North East when he signed for Newcastle United. A soccer legend and hero to the fans, Shearer is one of the most important names in modern soccer. This book charts his rise to first team fame and his happy homecoming to the proud North East.