A bid to move Alan Shearer’s statue inside the boundaries of St James’ Park has been officially approved by city bosses.
The monument to the legendary Toon striker was erected in 2016 on Barrack Road, yet it stands just outside the grounds of the stadium itself after former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley reportedly refused permission. But after the club’s Saudi-backed takeover last year, the new owners revealed plans to finally move it onto stadium land and close to the statue of Sir Bobby Robson.
Under proposals lodged by the football club earlier this year and approved by Newcastle City Council this week, the Shearer statue will be relocated roughly 35m east of its current spot to a new home next to the entrance steps of St James’ Park serving the Gallowgate West corner.
