Then we all know the story from there. Souness described Shearer as a “true football legend” and is still cautious of his fire power after all these years.
Following his switch to Blackburn, the Geordie went on to score 299 Premiership goals.
So you know what that means.
When the Toon Army visit Ewood on Staurday, no-one will be keener to nab a goal than the Magpies captain, looking to net his third century.
Shearer’s 250th professional goal knocked first division Rovers out of the cup four seasons ago when we’d seen off Liverpool in the first round.
“I just want three points, that’s all that matters,” he said.
Still, a trophy in return for all your years in the north east would’ve been nice, eh, Alan?