ON THIS DAY

Alan Shearer made his home Premier League debut for Newcastle against Wimbledon on this day in 1996 – and of course scored. His late goal sealed a 2-0 Newcastle victory and he took the first step to achieving legend status at St James' Park.

Jock Stein becomes manager of Leeds United, but moved on just six weeks later when he became the Scotland manager.

In the Bolton v Charlton Second Division match Charlton goalkeeper Mike Rose was injured after 11 minutes and left the pitch. Full back John Hewie took his place in goal and Keith Peacock came on as substitute – the first sub in the Football League. At the time each club was only allowed one sub a match and then only to replace an injured player.