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Magic-Al memories book plea

May 14 2006 By The Sunday Sun

Think you're Alan Shearer's number one fan? Then here's your chance to spell out your admiration for the Toon hero in black and white.

Tyneside publisher Tonto Press is offering supporters the chance to contribute to a book in tribute to "Wor Al", with fans being invited to put their memories and thoughts of the Newcastle United legend onto paper.

The book, compiled by local authors Paul Brown and Stuart Wheatman, will look at Shearer's brilliant career through the eyes of his supporters and hopes to feature hundreds of fans' comments submitted via the internet.

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It will also have a unique tribute cover illustrated by Roy of the Rovers artist Tony O'Donnell.

Paul said: "I'm still trying to accept the fact that we'll never see Alan score another goal for Newcastle United, but he has left us with so many fantastic memories and they're well worth writing down."

Submissions can be of any length and fans are asked to include their name and location.

Fans can log on to www.tontopress.com/shearer or email shearer@tontopress.com with their contributions until the end of May.