Alan Shearer was concerned about being fired from the BBC if his actions in the Newcastle away end during the FA Cup clash were caught on camera.
Introduction to the article:
Former England footballer Alan Shearer recently revealed that he feared being sacked by the BBC while supporting his former club, Newcastle, at a match last week. Despite regularly watching games from a studio as a pundit for BBC Sport and Match of the Day, Shearer expressed his love for being among the crowd and detailed his passionate matchday experience.
Alan Shearer’s Passionate Matchday
Shearer was spotted in the crowd at Craven Cottage during Fulham vs Newcastle, where he was swarmed by fans and even found himself swearing at the referee during the game. Despite his initial hesitation, Shearer admitted that he absolutely loved the chaos, madness, and excitement of the match and is looking forward to attending more away games.
Newcastle’s Victory
Newcastle went on to win the match 2-0 thanks to goals from Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn, securing their spot in the FA Cup fifth round where they will face Blackburn Rovers.