Alan Shearer Makes BBC Sack Admission After Raging over Aston Villa Controversy - Birmingham Live

Alan Shearer makes BBC sack admission after raging over Aston Villa controversy - Birmingham Live

Alan Shearer was frustrated about referee Chris Kavanagh's performance during the controversial FA Cup fourth-round tie between Aston Villa and Newcastle United

Alan Shearer admits BBC could have sacked him over FA Cup controversy

Alan Shearer was very critical of referee Chris Kavanagh and his officials for their blatant errors in Newcastle's 3-1 FA Cup win over Aston Villa.

Alan Shearer fears he might have been sacked from BBC on Saturday as refereeing decisions against Newcastle United built up

It's Monday morning, and we're still talking about that performance by the officials at Villa Park on Saturday that saw Newcastle United fans left scratching their heads.

‘There was a lot of errors’ - Howe backs Shearer rage amid farcical refereeing

Everyone was in agreement on Saturday, including Eddie Howe and Alan Shearer, that the standard of refereeing was supbar as Newcastle beat Aston Villa 2-1.