Number Nine

Alan Shearer wasn't just a goalscorer-he was the goalscorer. In an age when English football transformed from a gritty domestic contest into a global spectacle, Shearer stood tall as its most enduring and iconic figure. From the streets of Gosforth to lifting the Premier League trophy with Blackburn Rovers and carrying the hopes of a city at Newcastle United, his career is the story of raw power, loyalty, and unrelenting ambition.

In this definitive biography, Number Nine traces Shearer's journey through every triumph and setback: the early promise at Southampton, the glory years at Blackburn, the emotional return to Tyneside, and the unbreakable records left in his wake. With unforgettable matches, candid quotes, and rich narrative detail, this is not just a book about one man-but about an era when English football was reborn, and Alan Shearer became its face.