2006 Newcastle Away – Alan Shearer #9 XXL

Alan Shearer – Newcastle United 2005–06 Season Overview (Final Year)

The 2005–06 season was the final chapter of Alan Shearer’s legendary career, as the Newcastle United icon retired at the end of the campaign. Though injuries limited him in his final months, Shearer still finished as the club’s top scorer and cemented his place as Newcastle’s all-time leading goalscorer with 206 goals.

🏆 Newcastle United 2005–06 Season Summary

• Premier League: 🥉 Finished 7th place (qualified for Intertoto Cup)

• FA Cup: ❌ Eliminated in 6th round (Quarterfinals) by Chelsea

• League Cup: ❌ Eliminated in the 3rd round

• European Competitions: ❌ Did not qualify from previous season

It was a season of instability — manager Graeme Souness was sacked in February after poor form, and Glenn Roeder took over, leading a late revival.

⚽ Alan Shearer’s Final Season

• Appearances: 32

• Goals: ⚽ 10 goals (all competitions)

• Milestone:

  • February 4, 2006 – Scored against Portsmouth to become Newcastle United’s all-time leading scorer (201st goal)

  • April 17, 2006 – Scored his final goal (a penalty vs. Sunderland), then suffered a career-ending knee injury in the same match

• Role: Club captain, focal point in attack, and mentor to younger players

Even in his final season, Shearer’s presence defined Newcastle’s identity — leading by example, battling through pain, and giving fans one last iconic derby moment against Sunderland.

Shearer officially retired in May 2006 at the age of 35. His final tally:

• 🏴‍☠️ 206 goals for Newcastle

• ⚽ 260 Premier League goals (still the all-time record)

• ❤️ Eternal hero status at St. James’ Park