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Shearer Took You Down
Leeds taunt reminding Newcastle that Alan Shearer took them down.
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Aimed at Newcastle and their own legend. Alan Shearer took caretaker charge of Newcastle in April 2009 and could not stop them being relegated. The Leeds end turned the club's hero into the punchline.
Lyrics for Shearer Took You Down
He took you down,
He took you down,
He took you,
Shearer took you down...
(repeated...)
Language · English
Team · Leeds United
Behind the chant
When was Shearer Took You Down first sung?
A Leeds taunt at Newcastle, aired in a pre-season meeting, recalling Alan Shearer's caretaker spell in April and May 2009 that ended in relegation.
What's the story behind Shearer Took You Down?
Shearer's caretaker spell yielded 5 points from 8 games, and Newcastle went down on the final day after a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
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