The childhood Newcastle chant which Alan Shearer now questions

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer discussed a popular Gallowgate chant about former Magpies striker Tony Cunningham with fellow pundit Ian Wright

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer admits a childhood Gallowgate chant about former striker Tony Cunningham now makes him feel uncomfortable.

The Magpies' record goalscorer joined fellow pundit Ian Wright to discuss their own experiences in light of the 'No Room for Racism' and 'Stop Online Hate' campaigns.

Football has taken a stand against persistent online abuse with the Magpies and The Chronicle joining other clubs and organisations in a four-day boycott of social media platforms.

Shearer joined Wright for a powerful interview on behalf of the Premier League to discuss both their current experiences and instances from their playing days.

The recent renewed focus against racism prompted the Newcastle legend to recall a popular chant about Cunningham from his time on the terraces.

He told the Premier League: "When I went to watch football [at] Newcastle in the early eighties, when I was 12, 13, 14, we had a black centre-forward Tony Cunningham.

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