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On this day: Alan Shearer suffers heavy defeat on Newcastle United debut
Back on this day in 1996, Alan Shearer's Newcastle United debut ends in a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United.Aug 11, 09:15
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Rio Ferdinand to join BBC's 'Match of the Day' as regular pundit
The BBC announces that Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand will join the regular panel for the new Match of the Day series.Aug 6, 13:11
On this day: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signs for Manchester United
Eighteen years ago today, Manchester United completed the signing of Norwegian striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Jul 29, 09:03
Alan Shearer: 'Lionel Messi missed his chance'
Alan Shearer feels that Lionel Messi spurned his chance to join Pele and Diego Maradona as one of the elite players of all time following his miss in the World Cup final.Jul 14, 04:21
On this day: Temuri Ketsbaia joins Newcastle United
Back on this day in 1997, Newcastle United complete the signing of Georgian attacker Temuri Ketsbaia.Jul 7, 08:54
Alan Shearer tips Wayne Rooney for England captain's armband
Former England international Alan Shearer tips Wayne Rooney as the Three Lions' next skipper.Jun 26, 00:14
Dani Alves slams "idiotic" Alan Shearer comments
Brazil defender Dani Alves has hit back at Alan Shearer for making "idiotic comments" about teammate Fred.Jun 21, 19:23
Alan Shearer: 'Glen Johnson at fault for first goal'
Former England striker Alan Shearer says that Glen Johnson should have done better during Uruguay's victory over the Three Lions. Jun 19, 22:38
On this day: England thrash Netherlands at Euro '96
Eighteen years ago today, England record a memorable 4-1 victory over Holland during European Championships at Wembley.Jun 18, 11:01
How to solve a problem like Wayne Rooney?
As the debate over Wayne Rooney's place in the England team intensifies, Sports Mole assesses the options available to Roy Hodgson where the striker is concerned.Jun 17, 11:34
Alan Shearer: 'Play Wayne Rooney central or not at all'
Former England striker Alan Shearer believes that Wayne Rooney has to play in a central role for the Three Lions against Uruguay, or not at all.Jun 16, 04:03
Alan Shearer: 'Italy clash will be Wayne Rooney's biggest England game'
Former England striker Alan Shearer claims that Wayne Rooney will be playing his "biggest game" for the Three Lions in tonight's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 21:58
Alan Shearer desperate to see England improvement at World Cup
Alan Shearer admits that he is hoping to see England improve by playing attacking football at the World Cup.Jun 12, 14:10
Alan Shearer: 'Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge partnership is crucial'
Alan Shearer believes that the partnership between Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge is key for England at the World Cup.Jun 4, 01:42
England's top five World Cup goals
Sports Mole picks out the five best goals scored by England internationals at World Cup tournaments.Jun 2, 11:51
Alan Shearer: 'Back four is England's weakness'
Former England striker Alan Shearer believes that the Three Lions' back four will be their biggest weakness at the World Cup.Jun 1, 03:15
Alan Shearer: 'England must show progress'
Alan Shearer claims that England must show progress during this summer's World Cup in Brazil.May 12, 16:48
Alan Shearer backs Rickie Lambert for World Cup
Alan Shearer says that Southampton striker Rickie Lambert should be called up to the England squad for this summer's World Cup.May 10, 14:48
Alan Shearer: 'Wayne Rooney needs successful World Cup'
Alan Shearer says that Wayne Rooney is crucial to England's hopes of winning the World Cup this summer.May 9, 22:29
Thierry Henry, Rio Ferdinand confirmed as BBC World Cup pundits
Thierry Henry, Rio Ferdinand and Clarence Seedorf are confirmed as pundits for BBC's World Cup coverage in Brazil this summer.May 7, 14:02
Premier League in Numbers: Week 37
Sports Mole looks back over the weekend of Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures.May 6, 10:22
Michael Owen: 'Liverpool's Luis Suarez best player in the Premier League'
Michael Owen believes that Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been the best player in the Premier League this season.Apr 13, 02:03
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez: 'Reaching goal milestone is not priority'
Luis Suarez says that he is more determined to help Liverpool finish the season strongly as opposed to achieving personal goal records.Apr 11, 08:53
Michael Duberry: John Terry, Gary Cahill "will relish" Zlatan Ibrahimovic test
Michael Duberry tells Sports Mole that the "physical challenge" of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not faze Chelsea defenders John Terry and Gary Cahill.Apr 2, 09:52
Premier League in Numbers: Week 32
Sports Mole picks out statistics from each of the 10 Premier League matches that were played over the weekend.Apr 1, 10:37
Comedian Russell Brand to join 'Match of the Day' panel for Sport Relief
Comedian Russell Brand will appear on the Match of the Day punditry panel to give his thoughts on Saturday's football matches in aid of Sport Relief.Mar 21, 18:36
West Ham United song about Rio Ferdinand named wittiest chant in poll
A chant created by West Ham United fans poking fun at Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's failed drugs test tops a poll of wittiest football songs.Mar 12, 13:21
Alan Shearer, Robbie Savage begin Battle of the Backsides challenge
Alan Shearer and Robbie Savage begin the Battle of the Backsides challenge for Sport Relief as they attempt to sit on 45,000 seats at Wembley.Mar 11, 12:58
Alan Shearer calls for Alan Pardew resignation
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer calls on Alan Pardew to resign from his post after the manager headbutted Hull City's David Meyler on Saturday.Mar 2, 08:43
Roy Hodgson: 'Wayne Rooney could break Sir Bobby Charlton's goal record'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that he plans to speak to Wayne Rooney about the possibility of breaking Bobby Charlton's international goalscoring record.Feb 23, 22:58
Alan Shearer: 'Newcastle United needed to replace Yohan Cabaye'
Alan Shearer believes that Newcastle United could be in trouble after failing to replace midfielder Yohan Cabaye.Feb 5, 10:57
Alan Shearer: Joe Kinnear was a "strange" appointment
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer admits being uncertain over Joe Kinnear's role after the director of football left the club on Monday evening.Feb 4, 02:13
Top five Premier League Tyne-Wear derbies
Following Sunderland's memorable 3-0 win over Newcastle at St James' Park yesterday, Sports Mole looks back on five of the best Tyne-Wear derbies in the Premier League.Feb 2, 10:52
On this day: Eric Cantona kung-fu kicks Crystal Palace fan
Nineteen years ago today, Manchester United striker Eric Cantona aimed a kick at a Crystal Palace supporter following his red card at Selhurst Park.Jan 25, 10:10
Mid-season report: Liverpool
Sports Mole looks back on how Liverpool have progressed during the opening five months of the Premier League season.Dec 31, 13:03
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Top five Manchester United moments
Sports Mole looks back on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top five moments for Manchester United, amid reports linking him with the managerial vacancy at Cardiff City.Dec 28, 11:11
On this day: Newcastle United end poor London run
Twelve years ago today, Newcastle United ended their 30-game wait for a win in London by defeating Arsenal at Highbury.Dec 18, 09:45
Thierry Henry joins BBC as pundit for 2014 World Cup
Thierry Henry signs for the BBC as part of its World Cup coverage team.Dec 14, 00:26
Ex-England striker Alan Shearer unlikely to return to management
Alan Shearer says that he is unlikely to return to management following a brief coaching stint at Newcastle United in 2009.Dec 12, 21:15
Alan Shearer: 'We should take Arsenal's title chances seriously'
Alan Shearer believes that Arsenal need to be taken seriously as title contenders if they remain top of the table after Christmas.Dec 11, 09:25
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