In terms of getting different kind of goals, he was. I don't think he's ever scored from outside the box for Man Utd..... maybe just the one against Charlton in his last season, but don't quite remember if it was just inside or outside. I remember his scoring a great solo goal against Fulham, though.
He takes his goals well, no doubt about it, but not sure about his effectiveness outside the danger area.
he had a very good all round approach play game though, he contributed a lot to their play - what i mean is you make him sound like he stood on the 18 yard line his entire career
He had a good approach play yeah, but I don't think it was "far better" than Shearer's. In fact, Shearer's was better, imo.