Alan Shearer’s Testimonial Highlights - Newcastle United V Glasgow Celtic, 11 May 2006 (In HD)

In tribute to Shearer’s contribution to Newcastle United over more than ten years, the club erected a large banner of Shearer on the outside of the cantilever superstructure of the Gallowgate End of St James’ Park. The banner measured 25 metres (82 ft) high by 32 metres (105 ft) wide, covering almost half of the Gallowgate End, aptly placed above the club bar, Shearer’s, opened in his honour in 2005. The banner depicted Shearer as the “Gallowgate Giant“, with one arm aloft in his signature goal celebration, with the message “Thanks for 10 great years“, and was featured in the media coverage reflecting on his career at the club,[53][54][55][56] with the banner being displayed from 19 April 2006 until 11 May 2006, the day of his testimonial match. The banner could be seen across the city and as far away as Gateshead across the River Tyne, standing taller than the iconic local landmark, the Angel of the North. Shearer was awarded a testimonial match by the club, against Scottish-side Celtic. All proceeds of t