ALAN SHEARER has revealed why even winning the Champions League will never top Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory.
The Magpies bagged their first trophy in 70 years with victory over Liverpool at Wembley this month.
Newcastle’s stunning result saw Geordies all over the world burst into tears of joy.
And tens of thousands lined the streets of Tyneside to celebrate Eddie Howe’s epic win at the weekend.
Chief among the big names there were TV stars Ant and Dec, as well as club legend Shearer.
He scored 206 goals in 405 games at St James’ Park but was never able to crown his time there with a trophy.
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Now, Shearer has lifted the lid on the incredible emotions he and other Geordies experienced as Newcastle’s stars paraded the Carabao Cup trophy through the city centre.
And he insists that no other success will come close to matching it, not even a Premier League or Champions League title.
Shearer told the Rest is Football podcast: “That moment, when I actually walked out and saw northwards of 150,000 people in black and white shirts and them cheering my name, that moment will live with me forever. It really was just an incredible moment and it was so, so special.
“I said if I couldn’t win one myself, I had to be there as a fan. I was there a couple of weeks ago and I was there for the trophy parade.
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“What I will say is, if Newcastle are lucky enough to go on and win other trophies, like Chelsea or Man City did, I cannot see it being as good as this one has been because all the excitement and how long it has been.
“The parade, the match and everything, I just cannot see it being as good as this one. They’re just a one club city and we love our football.
“We’ve been starved of success for so many years. I think it was just a relief that we eventually got over the line and we love our football.
“Honestly, I don’t think I’ve been anywhere in the country where you have Nanas and Grandads, mums and dads, young kids and everyone who wears the black and white shirt like Newcastle do.
“Maybe in Liverpool or in Glasgow for Celtic and Rangers, but it is very different and unique in Newcastle.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
