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Alan Shearer Comes Clean on Match of the Day Decision After BBC Announcement
BBC pundit Alan Shearer has admitted wanting to watch more Newcastle United games is why he will only be on Match of the Day once every month. The BBC recently confirmed Shearer would be part of their line-up for the 2026/27 season and he subsequently appeared alongside Wayne Rooney for the first show of the year.
TL;DR
- Alan Shearer will appear on Match of the Day only once a month.
- His decision stems from a desire to attend more Newcastle United matches.
- Shearer will also increase his co-commentary duties for FA Cup games.
- The BBC confirmed Shearer's participation in their 2026/27 Match of the Day line-up.
- He believes Newcastle needed a 'reset' after finishing 12th last season.
- Shearer is optimistic about Newcastle's prospects but doesn't anticipate European qualification.