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Fog on the Tyne

Shearer's return to Tyneside for the 1996/7 season was impressive as although the club did not win any honours, he scored 25 league goals in 31 games.

He was also made captain of his country and was voted third in both the European Footballer and World Footballer of the year awards.

He was also voted PFA Player of the Year.


�In pictures:�Alan Shearer - goal scoring machine

	Fog on the Tyne Shearer's return to Tyneside for the 1996/7 season was impressive as although the club did not win any honours, he scored 25 league goals in 31 games. He was also made captain of his country and was voted third in both the European Footballer and World Footballer of the year awards. He was also voted PFA Player of the Year.