Alan Shearer Alan Shearer Alan Shearer, CBE, DL (; born 13 August 1970) is an English retired footballer. He played as a striker in the top level of English league football for Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and the England national team. He is Newcastle's and the Premier League's record goalscorer. He was named Football Writers' Association Player of the Year in 1994 and won the PFA Player of the Year award in 1995. In 1996, he was third in the FIFA World Player of the Year awards. In 2004 Shearer was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the
2015–16 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season announced. On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Blackburn Rovers were drawn at home against Shrewsbury Town. Rovers will enter the FA Cup in the Third Round Proper which commences on 9 January 2016. On 7 December 2015, the third round draw was made, Blackburn Rovers were drawn away against Newport County. 2015–16 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season The 2015–16 season is Blackburn Rovers' 128th season as a professional football club and its fourth playing in the Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and League Cup. The season