Shearer was announced as the first inductee in the Premier League Hall of Fame.

Shearer was appointed interim manager of Newcastle United for the remaining eight games of the season.

Shearer played in his testimonial match against Celtic, scoring a penalty.

A large banner of Shearer was erected outside St James' Park in tribute to his career.

Shearer suffered a tear to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, effectively ending his career.

Shearer broke Jackie Milburn's 49-year-old record of 200 goals for Newcastle United.

Shearer scored a late hat-trick to win the game 4–3 against Leicester City.

Shearer was appointed captain of the England national team by Glenn Hoddle.

Shearer made his league debut for Newcastle United away at Everton.

Shearer joined Newcastle United for a world transfer record-breaking £15 million.

Shearer scored twice in a 3–2 home league win over Wimbledon, his final goals for Blackburn.

Shearer scored his 100th Premier League goal in a 2–1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Shearer scored a hat-trick in Blackburn's 5–1 home win over Coventry City in the Premier League.

Shearer scored twice against Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the first Premier League season.

Shearer married Lainya at St James' Church, West End, near Southampton.

Shearer made his professional debut for Southampton, coming on as a substitute in a First Division fixture at Chelsea.

Alan Shearer was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.