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I would play in any number shirt for Newcastle United, but the No 9 at Newcastle is something very special and I've always wanted to wear it. I mentioned it to the manager, he mentioned it to Les and Les has been very kind and given it to me.

Alan Shearer

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Alan Shearer
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 13
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