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Shearer's Bar at St James' Park renamed by Newcastle United | Shearer's Bar at St James' Park renamed by Newcastle United |
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A bar dedicated to Alan Shearer at Newcastle United's St James' Park is to be renamed after its popularity "dwindled", the club has said. | A bar dedicated to Alan Shearer at Newcastle United's St James' Park is to be renamed after its popularity "dwindled", the club has said. |
Shearer's Bar, which opened in 2004, will be re-launched next month as Nine. | Shearer's Bar, which opened in 2004, will be re-launched next month as Nine. |
The news followed reports Shearer was "sickened" by events at the club, for which he played 404 games in 10 years. | The news followed reports Shearer was "sickened" by events at the club, for which he played 404 games in 10 years. |
Director John Irving said the new name was "in keeping with the club's history" and claimed Shearer was "appreciative" of the plans. | Director John Irving said the new name was "in keeping with the club's history" and claimed Shearer was "appreciative" of the plans. |
The former England captain scored 206 goals for the Magpies and later managed the club in 2009, leading them to relegation from the Premier League. | The former England captain scored 206 goals for the Magpies and later managed the club in 2009, leading them to relegation from the Premier League. |
He has told The Sun he thought United manager Alan Pardew's position had been undermined after a restructure. | He has told The Sun he thought United manager Alan Pardew's position had been undermined after a restructure. |
Managing director Derek Llambias resigned on Wednesday days after Joe Kinnear was appointed as director of football. | Managing director Derek Llambias resigned on Wednesday days after Joe Kinnear was appointed as director of football. |
Mr Irving said a transformation of the bar would open it up to a "wider range of visitors". | Mr Irving said a transformation of the bar would open it up to a "wider range of visitors". |
"We have liaised directly with Alan to keep him abreast of the plans, which he has been appreciative of, and we're looking forward to launching Nine next month," he said. | |
The club is planning to raise funds for the former England captain's charity foundation at the opening event. | The club is planning to raise funds for the former England captain's charity foundation at the opening event. |
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