Shearer signs up and praises inspiration Sir Bobby
NEWCASTLE UNITED legend Alan Shearer will play in this week's Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match at St James' Park.
Shearer, who joins former Toon stars Les Ferdinand, Peter Beardsley and Paul Gascoigne, said he was looking forward to playing in front of the Gallowgate crowd again.
"Bobby really deserves this match after everything he's done," he said.
"I feel I owe him a personal debt. When he came in as Newcastle manager he got me enjoying football again and playing the way I can.
"He helped me when I needed it and I'm very happy to help him now.
"There are men and there are real men. I think you know which he is.
"What he's done, what he's achieved and what he's going through - he's incredible.
"I think the charity is his greatest legacy.
"You can see what this means to him and how hungry he is for it to be a success, which without doubt it is.
"He's very proud of it and so he should be.
"He's going through a tough time but he doesn't want people to feel sorry for him.
"He's getting out there and wants to leave a legacy which people can use.
"His charity and what it's achieved already is amazing. All through him.
"He's a great man and deserves this special night. He's an inspiration to everyone.
"This is essentially a very well deserved testimonial game for Bobby and I hope the night is as special for him as my final game playing for Newcastle was for me."
The Sir Bobby Robson Trophy will pit a core of nine players from Sir Bobby's Italia '90 squad and additional football legends squad against a strong German side captained by World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus.
The game will also feature a select number of high profile celebrities from music and entertainment and kicks-off at 6.15pm at St James' Park this Sunday (July 26).
Before kick-off there will be a guard of honour giving an opportunity for fans to show appreciation to Sir Bobby, both for his football and fundraising achievements, and there will be a moving rendition of Nessun Dorma.
Sir Bobby said: "I'm very grateful to Alan for playing in my game on Sunday.
"It will be a real pleasure to watch him play again."
Tickets for the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy are available via Newcastle United's Box Office 0844 372 1892 website www.nufc.co.uk or through www.ticketmaster.co.uk and cost 10 for adults and 5 for children.
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