Alan Shearer

[Kid Icarus]

47 minutes ago, NEEJ said:

If you watch old interviews Shearer doesn't do it, so I'm firmly of the opinion it's some weird, misguided adjustment they're doing to be understood better. 

Example?

[jack j]

 

 

Doesnt sound as posh there like

Hes defo more robson green/jimmy nail thesedays

[M4]

11 hours ago, Decky said:

 

Same. Does anyone who isn't a Man Utd fan ever do it though? Ex Man Utd players having a big influence in the football media and punditry in the UK probably helps it too. He was a good player in a very good team but there are so many other forwards who hit much bigger goal numbers over a lot more years. A lot of bang-average PL forwards have hit bigger numbers than him although I know its not always about just that. 

 

He was the symbol and driver of a transformative era for Man Utd and the start of the Premier League era. Many Man Utd forwards, as early as the likes of Van Nistelrooy I'd say, obviously surpassed him in terms of production and quality, but you could argue they all stood on his shoulders. Add to that folklore and personality... 

[Decky]

3 hours ago, M4 said:

 

He was the symbol and driver of a transformative era for Man Utd and the start of the Premier League era. Many Man Utd forwards, as early as the likes of Van Nistelrooy I'd say, obviously surpassed him in terms of production and quality, but you could argue they all stood on his shoulders. Add to that folklore and personality... 

 

The points system they used was daft too though. 2 points for over 200 PL goals is crazy given how few have done it, but you get the same for winning a Champions League which is a different competition and you don't even need to have played well to win it in a good squad. 

[Heron]

9 hours ago, jack j said:

 

 

Doesnt sound as posh there like

Hes defo more robson green/jimmy nail thesedays

What a bloke.

[Jamesmcc222]

Shearer was the absolute best at what he did. So was Henry. So was Cantona. Just so happens they were all very different forwards. Game is too complex to put them together.

 

Not really mentioned because he is what he is but Luis Suarez is probably the most underrated of the above. The Jaques Kallis of the football world. Had it all (including biting unfortunately)

[Rod]

1 minute ago, Jamesmcc222 said:

Shearer was the absolute best at what he did. So was Henry. So was Cantona. Just so happens they were all very different forwards. Game is too complex to put them together.

 

Not really mentioned because he is what he is but Luis Suarez is probably the most underrated of the above. The Jaques Kallis of the football world. Had it all (including biting unfortunately)

I honestly thought this thread was about his "Geordie" accent.  However, aye he was a canny footballer like.

[Heron]

Meh. He was number 9 out of 11.