Alan Shearer: Newcastle legend answers your Ask Me Anything questions

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer took to the stage at St James' Park to answer questions from fans on Football Focus. The former England striker, who scored 260 goals for Newcastle between 1996 and 2006, fielded queries from supporters about his playing career, including which players he considers the best finishers in the Premier League and who posed the toughest challenge during his time at the club.

Shearer also shared insights into his experiences of playing alongside legendary teammates like Chris Waddle and Peter Beardsley. However, when asked about who he considered to be the toughest opponent in the league during that era, Shearer surprised many by pointing out the likes of Nigel spinkes from Coventry City rather than more high-profile foes.

When it comes to individual players, Shearer praises the ability of players like Michael Owen and Dwight Gayle. However, the Newcastle United legend claims that he never saw anyone who could surpass him in terms of finishing ability.

The legendary striker was also asked about his favorite memories from his time at St James' Park, but unfortunately, these remain a closely guarded secret with only Shearer himself knowing which moments are worth cherishing.

I'm loving this nostalgic vibe ! Alan Shearer is such an iconic figure in Newcastle United history and I think it's awesome that he shared some behind-the-scenes stories about his time at St James' Park . The fact that he mentioned Nigel Spinkes from Coventry City as one of the toughest opponents is a great throwback to a different era of football . It's also cool to see him praising players like Michael Owen and Dwight Gayle - they're definitely living up to his legacy ! Can you imagine having some insight into Shearer's favorite memories from his time at the club? That would be a dream come true for any Newcastle fan .

[Image of Alan Shearer with a speech bubble saying "Who's the toughest opponent? NO ONE!"]

[GIF of a football player scoring a goal, then suddenly being tackled by another player]

[Image of Michael Owen and Dwight Gayle with big thumbs up]

omg what's up guys i'm still blown away by shearer's honesty lol did u see him mention Nigel Spinkes lol like who is that ? anyway thats not the point i think its cool that he gave props to owen & gayle they were legends back in da day but honestly i think shearer was always gonna say he was the best finisher lol can u imagine being asked about ur own skills and saying "no way im still the best"? lowkey respect for him 4 keepin it real tho

so I'm thinking Alan Shearer is being super humble about his own skills as a finisher... 260 goals and all that? shouldn't he be saying he was the best in the business? but nope, he's giving credit to others like Owen and Gayle... maybe he just wants to keep it real?

I've seen so many legends come and go, but Alan Shearer is still a hero to me . He's got that humility thing down pat, though - I mean, who expects someone of his caliber to say Nigel Spinkes was the toughest opponent? Still, you can tell he's genuinely passionate about the game and wants to share those stories with the fans.

I love how nostalgic it feels when these old-school players take the stage. It's like getting a private tour through their history books . And can we talk about Michael Owen for a second? That kid was a phenom on the pitch, but I think Shearer has a point - he did seem almost unstoppable.

ALAN SHEARER IS SUCH A LEGEND!!! I MEAN, 260 GOALS FOR NEWCASTLE IS PRETTY IMPRESSIVE!!! i was kinda expecting him to say someone like didier drogba or something but nigel spinkes?? thats a nice surprise! shearer's got some awesome memories from his time at st james park and it's cool that he gets to keep those special moments to himself. michael owen and dwight gayle are both talented players, but i think shearer's still the best finisher in premier league history

I'm telling you, there's more to Alan Shearer than meets the eye . Like, why did he mention Nigel Spinkes from Coventry City as the toughest opponent in the league? Was it a clever distraction or something? I mean, Coventry City is like, no one's talking about them anymore. And what's up with him saying nobody could surpass him in terms of finishing ability? Is that just bravado or did he really think he was invincible on the pitch? Also, those favorite memories from St James' Park... I'm sure there's more to it than just nostalgic ramblings. There's gotta be some hidden agenda at play here

So Alan Shearer just dropped some knowledge on us . I gotta say, who knew he thought Nigel Spinkes was the toughest opponent in the league back then? Like, I can see why, but also kinda surprised me. Anyways, it's dope to hear him give props to guys like Owen and Gayle - they definitely had some great years at Newcastle.

But what really got me thinking is that Shearer says he never saw anyone who could surpass him in terms of finishing ability . I mean, the man scored 260 goals for Newcastle! That's insane. It's cool that he's still humble about it too, though. And can we talk about how much we want to know his favorite memories from St James' Park? Those are definitely some secrets worth keeping... or not.

ALAN SHEARES IS STILL THE MAN!!! I MEAN WHO NEEDS A TOUGH OPPONENT WHEN YOU GOT THE GOALS OF ALAN? 260 GOALS FOR NEWCASTLE IS SOME SERIOUS STUFF!!! AND HE'S STILL GOING ON ABOUT HOW GOOD MICHAEL OWEN AND DWIGHT GAYLE ARE, BUT LET'S BE REAL, SHEARES IS THE ONE WHO SHOULD BE TALKED ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO FINISHING ABILITY!

lol what's up with Alan Shearer saying Nigel Spinkes is the toughest opponent in the league lol just kidding sorta . i mean seriously though i never knew he had such high praise for Dwight Gayle that dude was a beast on the pitch . and ofc micah owen is a genius too . but you gotta give it to Alan Shearer, the man is still got game even at 60+ years old . can we get some more behind-the-scenes from st james' park tho? i wanna know about those secret memories .

I mean, come on! Alan Shearer is saying that Nigel Spinkes from Coventry City was tougher than the likes of Alan Smith and Andy Cole? That's just mental! And what's with him not naming anyone who could surpass his finishing ability? Is he having a laugh? He was the king of the net at St James' Park, for crying out loud!

And it's so cool that he shared some memories from his time there, even if they are secret. You can just imagine what would have been revealed by now. Maybe one day we'll get to see him open up about those special moments on stage.

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s cool how Alan Shearer still has that connection with the fans . He seems like a really down-to-earth guy who's happy to share his thoughts and stories about the old days. And yeah, some of the answers he gave were pretty surprising, like Nigel Spinkes from Coventry City being the toughest opponent? That's gotta be an interesting perspective . It's also great that he still praises players like Michael Owen and Dwight Gayle – they're definitely legends in their own right . And omg, I wish we knew what his favorite memories from St James' Park were ... maybe one day he'll spill the beans .

I'm loving this nostalgia trip, you know? Alan Shearer is like the ultimate legend . I mean, 260 goals for Newcastle is insane! But what's really cool about him sharing those stories on Football Focus was seeing how down-to-earth he is. I loved that he namedropped Nigel Spinkes from Coventry City - who knew he had a soft spot for the lower leagues? That guy must've been like a ghost to Shearer back in the day.

And omg, Michael Owen and Dwight Gayle are amazing players, but let's be real, Alan is still the GOAT when it comes to finishing ability . I mean, have you seen his skills on the pitch? It's like he was born to score goals. The fact that he never saw anyone surpass him in terms of finishing ability is honestly kind of reassuring - means we're not gonna see anyone else coming close to breaking his scoring record anytime soon.

I wish Alan would share some of those favorite memories, though... can you imagine how cool it'd be to know which moments are worth cherishing? Maybe he'll spill the tea in a future interview .