Register
Edit Account-Sign Out
My AccountSign Out
NationalWorldTV
BREAKING
20 hours ago Train strikes: RMT suspends strikes planned for March 30 and April 1
3 hours ago Google warns users to delete hugely popular app from devices
3 hours ago Tory minister Zac Goldsmith ends decade-long marriage to wife Alice
4 hours ago New characters coming to Casualty - including Bradley Walsh’s son
5 hours ago Busted confirm 15-date reunion tour to celebrate 20th anniversary
6 hours ago Bank of England to raise interest rates in bad news for mortgages

Newcastle United fans can’t hide their excitement as Alan Shearer statue plans are unveiled

The statue may not be moving far, but it is a symbolic decision

By Toby Bryant
Published 10th Feb 2022, 15:08 GMT
Updated 10th Feb 2022, 15:54 GMT

The iconic statue of Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is set to be moved from its current position outside St. James' Park.

The planning application was received by Newcastle County Council on January 10 2022.

It outlines its plans for the statue as: "Relocate existing Statue, erection of new plinth and demolition of existing plinth and replace paving."

Most Popular

Where is the Alan Shearer statue currently?

The statue is currently closer to the road then the stadium (Image: Getty Images)
The statue is currently closer to the road then the stadium (Image: Getty Images)
The statue is currently closer to the road then the stadium (Image: Getty Images)

The Alan Shearer statue currently stands on Barrack Road, near the Milburn Stand.

Shearer has stated that it is not currently on the stadium's grounds, quipping that anyone confused why should ask Mike Ashley when asked on Sky Sports a couple of years ago.

The £250,000 brass statue was installed in 2016 and stands at 9ft 6ins tall.

Where will the Alan Shearer statue be moving to?

The statue is moving next to the Sir Bobby Robson statue (Image: Getty Images)
The statue is moving next to the Sir Bobby Robson statue (Image: Getty Images)
The statue is moving next to the Sir Bobby Robson statue (Image: Getty Images)

Under new plans, the statue will move from Barrack Road to a more prominent placement in front of the Gallowgate Stand.

In its new position, Shearer's statue will be next to Bobby Robson's statue near Nine Sports Bar & Lounge.

The works will see wayfinder signage to the right to the right of the Robson statue removed and a new plinth built to match the existing edge.

In its proposed new position the statue will look as if it is running towards St. James' Metro station and fans will pass it when climbing the steps of the Gallowgate Stand.

That area of the stadium is a common gathering place for Newcastle fans, such as on takeover day.

What has reaction to the proposed move been like?

The proposed statue (Image: Newcastle City Council)
The proposed statue (Image: Newcastle City Council)
The proposed statue (Image: Newcastle City Council)

As news of the statue's movement hit social media yesterday, Magpies fans have been reacting to the news.

One Twitter user wrote: "Alan Sheerer must be in the best place possible at the front with Bobbie Robson."

One other said: "Great news another example of our wonderful owners righting the wrongs of the Ashley era which was done out of spite, watching the owners last night was a dream come true love them."

Another joked: "Put him in the 18-yard box."

A decision on the application must be given by March 7 2022.

Alan ShearerMike Ashley