Alan Shearer is one of the most recognisable faces in English football, having carved out a successful career as a player before moving into punditry and commentary
Alan Shearer, the iconic former Newcastle United and England forward, is set to be a key figure in Amazon Prime Video’s commentary team for this season’s Champions League, which kicked off last night. Shearer, who holds the record for the most goals scored in the Premier League, has earned high praise since hanging up his boots. His insightful analysis on BBC’s Match of the Day and smooth transition into commentary have been widely applauded.
This piece delves into the life that Shearer has built for himself away from the football pitch, including his family life. According to Wales Online, Shearer has accumulated a substantial personal wealth both during and after his playing career. The 54 year old made headlines when he transferred to Newcastle United from Blackburn Rovers for a record-breaking £15m in 1996, having already clinched the league title with his former club and made a name for himself at Southampton, reports Nottinghamshire Live.
He has remained one of the most recognizable football players because to his work in the media for the BBC, Al-Jazeera, and now Amazon. He also hosts the podcast The Rest is Football with Gary Lineker and Micah Richards.
His earnings only from the BBC are £380,000. Shearer’s BBC income, however, dropped significantly this year; from £445,000 in 2022–2023, the commentator now makes £65,000
Despite this, Goal thinks that he is worth an incredible £40 million, so money concerns are probably the last thing from his mind.
Alan Shearer, the former captain of England, and his spouse Lainya embody a genuine tale of love. They got married in 1991 during Shearer’s second season of living with her parents on the south coast, having met while he was playing for Southampton..
Since then, the couple has welcomed three children into their family. Alan has frequently related humorous stories about his wife’s outrage during his 1992 move from Southampton to Blackburn Rovers.
Lainya didn’t hide her disapproval of the relocation—she was expecting their first child, Chloe—at the time. In a humorous segment from The Rest of Football, Shearer recollected Lainya’s response to their new residence: “When she was eight months pregnant and looked at me in the car and said, ‘What the f*** have you done?'”
Despite Shearer’s notoriety, Lainya would to live a private existence and is rarely seen in the spotlight alongside her husband.
Nevertheless, during Alan’s talk with Ruud Gullit, the former Newcastle manager infamous for his tense relationship with Shearer, her name came up. Recounting how time heals wounds, Gullit—who controversially benched Shearer for a crucial rivalry match against Sunderland in August 1999—shared a humorous anecdote from their rematch during the 2014 World Cup.
Ruud Gullit reminisced with The Sun, stating, “It’s interesting since we worked together for ITV during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. When we got to the party, all we could do was laugh and drink together.”
“When Alan’s wife arrived, she exclaimed, ‘It’s unbelievable. You used to be the man we disliked the most in our family, and now the two of you are joking and laughing together. Despite the fact that we had met several times in TV studios, we clicked so wonderfully that night. Even when you can’t agree, you may still show each other respect.”
The legendary Newcastle United player Alan Shearer had previously stated that he might have left the team instead of Gullit, who left three days after the infamous incident where Shearer was benched, if they had defeated Sunderland. Gullit’s recollections of their cordial exchange during their World Cup commentary together on ITV show how Shearer and Gullit have made up since those tumultuous days.
In other news, Shearer’s influence is felt even away from the field thanks to his family; on social media, his daughters Chloe and Hollie, as well as son Will, have garnered a lot of attention. They have a sizable fan base, especially on Instagram, where they all together have thousands of followers.
Particularly Hollie has gained notoriety on TikTok for her amazing singing abilities.
While everything is going on, Chloe is forging her own route in talent management and most recently participated in Soccer Aid.
There’s no denying that Alan Shearer’s daughters have a thing for athletes in their romantic relationships. The 28-year-old English rugby player Joe Marchant, who plays for Stade Francais in France, is presently Hollie Shearer’s partner.
The legendary player for Newcastle United has jokingly observed that after dating Marchant, Hollie has become more passionate about rugby than the beautiful game of football. Once, Shearer joked that she was relieved with her decision, saying, “I’m just glad it’s not a footballer.”
Conversely, Micky Young, a 35-year-old former scrum-half best known for his stint with the Newcastle Falcons, and Chloe Shearer have been romantically linked. Young left the Falcons after a long tenure to join Gloucester.
The Newcastle Falcons are planning a testimonial ceremony for Young in recognition of his achievements to the team. Alan Shearer will be there for a special football supper.
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