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Newcastle unveil £250,000 statue in honour of club legend Alan Shearer outside St James' Park

Daily Mail | September 12, 2016

Related Topics: Alan Shearer, St James' Park, Freddy Shepherd, Statue, Kevin Keegan

A statue of Newcastle's record goalscorer Alan Shearer was finally unveiled outside St James' Park on Monday, as was revealed by Sportsmail’s Charles Sale last week.

The entire £250,000 cost of the long awaited sculpture has been met by former club chairman Freddy Shepherd and his family.

Shearer was joined by former manager Kevin Keegan and former coach Terry McDermott as the covering was lifted off.

Alan Shearer poses for a photograph next to the newly unveiled statue of himselfu00a0
Alan Shearer poses for a photograph next to the newly unveiled statue of himself
The legendary striker helped remove the covering that has been hiding the sculpture
The legendary striker helped remove the covering that has been hiding the sculpture
Shearer had a few words of gratitude for the fans and media who were in attendance
Shearer had a few words of gratitude for the fans and media who were in attendance

Standing at 9ft, the bronze artwork, named ‘Local Hero’, captures the striking legend's iconic celebration.

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