Source: REUTERS/JASON CAIRNDUFF
[Saba Sports News] During the sixth round
of the Premier League, newly promoted Sheffield United suffered a crushing 0-8
defeat at their home stadium against Newcastle. Newcastle legend Alan Shearer
was present at the game, watching from the fan box. Whenever Newcastle scored,
Shearer stood up and applauded. However, this gesture was met with disdain from
Sheffield United fans, who responded with offensive gestures. To avoid any
potential conflict, Shearer decided to leave the game early. In a subsequent
interview with The Rest Is Football, Shearer expressed sadness regarding the
behavior of Sheffield United fans and referred to them as idiots. He emphasised
that the final score of the game was 8-0, not 2-2 as the fans seemed to imply.