Newcastle United ended their 70-wait to lift a major trophy on Sunday following their 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, and Alan Shearer was right in the thick of the celebrations
11:22, 17 Mar 2025
Alan Shearer celebrating at Wembley
Alan Shearer was at Wembley as Newcastle lifted the Carabao Cup(Image: James Marsh/REX/Shutterstock)
Alan Shearer was nowhere to be found on the latest episode of The Rest Is Football podcast - and for good reason.
The Newcastle United legend, 54, had far bigger priorities at Wembley, where he watched his beloved Magpies finally end their 70-year trophy drought in dramatic style. A gripping 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final saw Eddie Howe's team make history, with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak delivering the decisive goals that secured a long-awaited triumph.
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Federico Chiesa's late strike was little more than an afterthought as Newcastle's name was at last etched onto silverware, capping off a performance that justified the decades-long wait. Shearer was seen celebrating wildly in the stands at the final whistle, and according to Gary Lineker, the party didn't stop there - he spent much of the night celebrating with the squad, savouring the moment alongside fans and players alike.
"Alan's had an amazing day at Wembley. Needless to say, he isn't going to make the pod as we're recording this on Sunday evening," Lineker chuckled.
"I think he's at the party maybe with the players, certainly with a lot of supporters... Fantastic stuff, what a day out Alan's had. I'm so pleased for all the Newcastle fans.
"I know it's a very disappointing day for Liverpool and their supporters, but they've won lots of things over the years and it's been a long while for Newcastle to wait. And boy, they deserved it. I thought they were absolutely superb."
Alan Shearer celebrating
Shearer was pictured going wild after the final whistle(Image: ITV/Sky Sports)
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Despite holding just 34 per cent of possession, Newcastle were the superior side from start to finish, carving out the better chances and even seeing a second-half goal ruled out for offside.
In a poetic twist, it was lifelong Newcastle supporter Burn who opened the scoring, sending half of Wembley into raptures as he powered home a thunderous header from a corner just before the break. After the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: "I've never seen in my life a player from that far away heading a ball with so much force into the far corner.
"Ninety-nine out of 100 times that will not lead to a goal. Credit to him, he's one of the few players that can score a goal from that distance with his head."
Alexander Isak of Newcastle United lifts the Carabao Cup trophy
Newcastle's win ended their 70-year wait for a major trophy(Image: Kieran McManus/REX/Shutterstock)
Seven minutes into the second half, Isak doubled Newcastle's advantage, slotting the ball home from close range after Jacob Murphy's knockdown. That second goal finally spurred Liverpool into action, and the Magpies found themselves under mounting pressure for the remainder of the game.
However, it wasn't until Chiesa's 94th-minute strike that Newcastle's defence was breached. What followed was pure agony - eight minutes of excruciating tension for the Magpies faithful. Every tackle, every block, and every passing second felt like an eternity.
Dan Burn of Newcastle United scores
Dan Burn opened the scoring with a bullet header(Image: James Gill/Getty Images)
Finally, John Brooks' whistle signalled the end, unleashing an outpouring of joy, relief, and elation from the Newcastle faithful.
This historic victory didn't just bring an end to seven decades of waiting - it shattered a long-standing curse, delivering a long-overdue cup final triumph after five previous disappointments. Shearer himself had suffered the heartache of defeat twice, losing FA Cup finals to Arsenal and Manchester United in 1998 and 1999.
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But on this unforgettable evening, those painful memories faded into insignificance. Alongside thousands of Geordies, Shearer revelled in the glory - this time, with nothing but unfiltered joy - as his boyhood club finally lifted a trophy.
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