Earlier today, the72 reported that Alan Shearer had unveiled a statue of himself outside St James’ Park.
The statue has received a lot of attention from fans on Twitter, so let’s take a lot at what is being said:
A disgruntled football fan doesn’t feel like Shearer merits a statue at Newcastle.
https://twitter.com/adammckelvie/status/775376186432192512
Lots of fans feel that the statue of Alan Shearer infact looks nothing like the legendary striker.
https://twitter.com/BeetleLuke/status/775374624502710273
Alan Shearer described himself as “honoured” to have the statue of him outside the ground, and thanked all of the fans for their support over the years.
Honoured to have my statue unveiled today in Newcastle. Thanks to everyone for their support during my career. pic.twitter.com/q3iMKc8qPV
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) September 12, 2016
This Newcastle fan seemed happy enough with the new statue of a club legend.
Shearer statue #mint #legend #nufc ⚽ 🙋
— Roomey (@Roomey10) September 12, 2016
Here is the statue of “King Al” in full.
King Al looking good in Bronze (and with a full head of hair) at SJP. #NUFC #Number9 pic.twitter.com/xxb3mdMRIk
— Dan Mason (@danmason91) September 12, 2016
I guess I can see the resemblance to Dale Winton…
https://twitter.com/SamMichaelC/status/775379084297773056
Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez tweeted a picture of the statue and described being at the same club that Shearer was as “an honour”.
Big clubs make big things for big people like @alanshearer, it's an honour to belong to the same club like Shearer pic.twitter.com/kErr0jrXor
— Ayoze Perez (@AyozePG) September 12, 2016
To Newcastle fans, Shearer is a club legend, there’s no two ways about it.
the best striker to grace the premier league GOAL MACHINE ⚽️⚽️⚽️ (260) unbeatable LEGEND congrats on the statue 👍
— Clint Green 💎 (@Clintgreen147) September 12, 2016
There’s a slightly bitter Man United fan here!
not bad considering that you never won anything at the club
— Joe Lord (@joe78lord) September 12, 2016
A heartfelt message from this Newcastle United fan to Alan Shearer.
https://twitter.com/GastonGrimsdyke/status/775387434729209856
Alan Shearer isn’t doing too badly for himself!
U know ur a great when u get a statue at ur home town club at not an old age and a street called after u in Blackburn @alanshearer#Deserved
— Bob Howard (@RHoward472) September 12, 2016
A fitting tribute for a legend indeed!
@alanshearer Congratulations on your statue! A fitting tribute for a legend! #LocalHero #nufc
— Gary Stamp 🔪 (@TheDuckyEgg) September 12, 2016
