Shearer's testimonial - Celtic VS Newcastle United.

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Scottish champions Celtic find it too easy in Scotland, winning nearly every game they play and finishing light years ahead of everyone else in the SPL.

But when it comes to playing English teams from the much stronger English Premiership, they struggle. On Tuesday they lost 1-0 against Manchester United in Roy Keane's testimonial (Keane played for Celtic in the 1st half and United in the second) and yesterday they got beat by Newcastle in Shearer's testimonial.



Alan Shearer's testimonial.

Newcastle United 3-2 Celtic

Alan Shearer took the acclaim of the Toon Army when he walked on pitch at St James's Park with wife Lainya and children Chloe, Hollie and Will at his testimonial game with Newcastle against Celtic. © Reuters
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Albert Luque put the Magpies ahead with a 70th-minute volley.
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Shearer, 35, came off the bench to win the game with an injury-time penalty before saying his goodbyes to the club's fans.
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Celtic threatened to spoil the party when Shaun Maloney levelled from the spot and John Hartson headed the visitors in front.
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Shearer applied the finishing touch with a last minute goal in front of a crowd of 52,275 adoring fans, securing a Newcastle victory of 3-2.
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Former England player Paul Gascoigne waves Shearer goodbye.
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There were emotional scenes as Shearer said goodbye to fans. 'I thank the fans for everything they have given me,' he said after completing a lap of honour of the pitch.
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Geordie presenters Ant and Dec pay their tribute to the soccer legend.
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