Keegan had been out of football for almost three years when he returned to Newcastle United for a second spell as manager in January 2008, but this lasted only eight months, as he resigned on 4 September 2008 following speculation about a dispute with the club's directors. He had won a total of 63 caps and scored 21 goals. [50] As a result of young Keegan's lack of positional discipline, Keegan was then tested upfront in a preseason reserve match against Southport. [60], In 197273, Keegan won his first major honours. Newcastle began the season with 11 successive wins and led the league virtually all season, and the club record signing of Bristol City striker Andy Cole in February further strengthened their side; Cole netted 12 goals in his first 12 games for the club. Show Archive footage (31 credits) Edit Personal Details Other Works: Tv commercial: Brut 33 Deoderant Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) Spouse: Jean (2 children) Edit Did You Know? Peter said, 'No, we won't be signing him, definitely, we don't need him.'" [192] Following Dennis Wise's resignation as director of football at Newcastle in April 2009, many fans directed the blame of Keegan's exit at both owner Mike Ashley and Dennis Wise as a result of such a role being established and poorly used. [196], Keegan's dispute with the club was resolved in October 2009.
'That's just what we did by being open, allowing people to come and watch us train, going into the community. [104] There were also rumours that McMenemy had charged the whole team of cheating after a 30 defeat by Aston Villa in April 1982 to which Keegan took great exception. After scoring, Keegan did something he had never done before, Keegan instinctively, and famously, threw himself into the crowd to 'show the fans he was one of them,'[111] and explained to the press afterwards that 'I just wanted to stay there for ever'[114] Keegan had a fear of letting the fans down, constantly telling himself 'You can't let them down. He was named in the squad for the tournament, but was suffering from a chronic back injury and was unfit to play in all of England's group games. Celtic Tiger restaurateur Marcus Sweeney up to his oxters in organised crime, court told, Chris Heaton-Harris: Difficult decisions needed if Stormont fails to return, Northern Secretary will not call Assembly election right away, Migrant workers earning substantially less than Irish counterparts, ESRI finds, Holly Cairns left terrified after online stalker showed up at her home, Donohoe backer made further contributions to Fine Gael after 2016. Should think if I went First Division, I'd struggle a bit. In 1976, Keegan competed in the BBC's television programme Superstars. [11] His father never saw Keegan play for Newcastle.[12]. The nuns wanted Mammy to sign adoption papers. My wife Jean has always taken football with a pinch of salt. [123] Keegan who had been in a one on one with the goal keeper many times in training, and in football matches, felt, with his pace, with his experience in this position, it was second nature to finish the move. [88] Zebec's squad did a lot of running and Keegan claimed he had never been worked as hard in his life. Andy Cole was the Premier League's top scorer with 34 goals from 40 games, and managed a club record total of 41 goals in all competitions. Keegan had a clause inserted into his contract when he joined Hamburg in 1977, giving Liverpool the option to buy him back. The 500,000 super-star Keegan, who flies to Hamburg on Sunday with his wife Jean, ready to join his new club, took a fond look at the 200-year-old cottage that has been home during his years with Liverpool and said: "I certainly will miss it - it's been lovely living here." Kate Mcgreavy For Mailonline, Transfer Window REACTION: All the latest news after a stunning 12 weeks of transfers draws to an epic close. Their campaign in the competition had started with a tie against the club which had rejected Keegan, Doncaster Rovers, and it was Keegan who scored both Liverpool goals in a 22 draw. Keegan also guided City into the UEFA Cup, qualifying via the UEFA Fair Play ranking. [137] Keegan was not upset and he did not punish either player. He had been made offers from clubs across Europe, and chose to join Hamburger SV in the West German Bundesliga for 500,000. [119] Keegan, finished this season with 21 goals in 37 appearances and won North East Player of the Year. [116], To Keegan, Cox was a task master,[117] with a good sense of humour. Kevin Keegan and wife Jean out with their dogs. This time it was a British Home Championship match that England won 20 on 11 May 1974, his third full cap. After leaving Hamburg in 1980, he played for Southampton and Newcastle United. Joseph Kevin Keegan OBE (born 14 February 1951)[2] is an English former footballer and manager. He played 78 times, he was prolific and he scored 48 goals and helped them to promotion from the Second Division in 1984, within a team which also contained Peter Beardsley, Chris Waddle and Terry McDermott. One of the reasons for leaving was Zebec's training regime. The 70-year-old, who has been out of the game since leaving the Magpies in 2008, was spotted with his wife Jean and two grandchildren taking a stroll. This trial would lead to the Scunthorpe manager Ron Ashman giving Keegan his first contract in professional football. Keegan's first goal for his country also came in a game against Wales in Cardiff. Keegan then missed only one game in his last season. In the title run-in Keegan's explosive rant at Sir Alex Ferguson live on Sky Sports was iconic. His final appearance for Newcastle came in a friendly against Liverpool some days later, leaving the pitch in a helicopter while still dressed in his kit. Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. [168], Following the dismissal of manager Sam Allardyce,[169] Keegan made a sensational, unexpected return to Newcastle United on 16 January 2008. [170] He managed his first game at the club since 1997 against Bolton Wanderers on 19 January 2008. Keegan, along with Terry McDermott, Jeff Clark and David McCreery, now had a senior status. [56], On 14 August 1971, Keegan made his Liverpool debut against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, scoring after 12 minutes. [112] People had warned Keegan that whatever he was thinking his welcome would like, it would not be enough[113] To Keegan, who had played in a European Cup final, Wembley and Hamburg, the atmosphere on his debut was unique, explaining that the noise on his debut come from all sides of the ground like a surround-sound system. Kevin Keegan and his wife Jean were brilliant, very supportive. [85] Keegan maintains this was the lowest ebb of his time in Germany and following this moment Keegan then decided to master the German language and be in a position to fully integrate in order to be in a strong position to ask the players why they were not passing to him, and to show the players in the training ground caf, he too loved the club. Keegan was given his first football by his uncle Frank[14] and his first pair of football boots by his father after he had a win on the horses. Keegan's Newcastle went on to lose the title to United by four points. Keegan did not score, but he did make a late run which led to a foul inside the penalty area by Berti Vogts. Nevertheless, Keegan was irrepressible as Liverpool clinched the title and reached the finals of both Cup competitions. [19], Keegan participated in various sports, such as cross country running, rugby, football, and even captaining his school's cricket team. Ferdinand was Newcastle's biggest signing at 6 million, while the 4 million paid for Barton was the highest fee paid for a defender in English football at the time. [88] Zebec was a man who was known to work players to the max. [11], After 323 appearances and exactly 100 goals, Keegan left Liverpool. I feel I have taken the club as far as I can, and that it would be in the best interests of all concerned if I resigned now. [85] Keegan who knew he was going to be sent off, walked off the pitch prior to any decision by the referee. [99] Liverpool, however, opted not to exercise this clause when he returned to England three years later. [208][209], In early July 2008, Flybe International announced the naming of one of their new Bombardier Q400 aircraft in honour of Keegan's service to Newcastle United, both as a player and as manager. Rudi Gutendorf, the manager some believe was appointed for Keegan, would last until October. [36] Keegan made his debut against Peterborough United at the age of 17, making 29 league starts in his first season. With two games remaining Newcastle and Manchester United both had 76 points. Newcastle United F.C. Former Newcastle player and manager Kevin Keegan, who saved the club from relegation to the third tier, enjoyed some downtime with his grandchildren in Cheshire on Monday. [52] Keegan played for the first team and scored 4 in a 70 victory. [197] Although Wise's signing of Spanish striker Xisco was not mentioned in the hearing, Keegan stated that this had also been a central factor in his departure. [86] Keegan knew the dressing room was turning, when he was getting invited to the squad nights out, when one player told him he could get cheap meat for his dogs and when the full back Peter Hidien even got a perm. Save up to 70% off with image packs Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They did not return to the top five of the Premier League until the 200102 season, when they finished fourth under Sir Bobby Robson. [64] Tudor and Keegan's friend, Macdonald, gave interviews confidently proclaiming they had more ability whilst also being critical of older Liverpool pros such as Tommy Smith. He scored in the first fixture in a 32 loss to Canberra City. The Hamburg fans then flooded him with parcels of his favourite cereal with lists of the suppliers. [80], In one early interview Keegan mentioned how he was settling in. Kevin Keegan and wife Jean out with their dogs Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images [78] There was also a belief and a resentment amongst the players that the previous coach, who the players liked and did not think needed replacing, was replaced by Krohn, to accommodate Keegan. [109] As a child Keegan's father would tell him football stories about Milburn and Gallagher. [101] Despite this, Keegan was voted the PFA Player of the Year and awarded the OBE for services to Association Football. [45] On the drive back to Scunthorpe Ashman was critical of Keegan's bluff that he was almost earning 45 a week at a fourth division football club. I know Rangers are not popular in Aberdeen, but there is no need for any sup porter to show a lack of respect. [73] Later, when Keegan was at Newcastle United as a manager, he and Terry McDermott would joke about the perm on a national kit supplier advert. [95] Keegan then implied to Zebec that players have different roles and not all players run the same distances on match days; he pointed out to Zebec that because of his role and his effort, on match days not many players in the squad ran as much as himself. The club's signing of Gonzlez meant that they had violated his employment contract, which amounted to constructive dismissal. His assailants later said in court that they needed money for a drugs debt and had no idea they were attacking Keegan. After playing against Keegan, Nellis became impressed by the ability of Keegan and offered him a trial at Fourth Division side Scunthorpe United one of just two professional sides in the division. They reached this conclusion based on their view that the club's "defence on the primary liability issue was, in our view, wholly without merit". On 14 March 1992, following a 31 win over Swindon Town, Keegan had become frustrated with Chairman John Hall. [15] Keegan played football at Hyde Park using his baby brother Michael's pushchair as a goal post. Fulham finished sixth in the final table, but Wilkins was sacked just before the first leg of the playoff semi-final and Keegan took over as manager. ", Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers, Bamford and Gnonto both at the double as Leeds hammer Cardiff in FA Cup replay, Olises free-kick frustrates Manchester United in Selhurst Park draw, Rufus McLean suspended by Glasgow after guilty plea to domestic abuse charges, Ross Byrne set to be named as one of four outhalves in Ireland Six Nations squad, Murray and Earls back in the mix for Munsters trip to Toulouse, Roy Keane buys luxury home in Irelands most expensive apartment development, I will inherit my aunts house, so my cousins dont think theyre responsible for her any more, I was born in a mother and baby home. After Scunthorpe had agreed to the fee Keegan was driven the four hours to Bill Shankly's office by manager Ron Ashman who was determined to get a cash influx for Scunthorpe United. [213] He also advertised Brut aftershave alongside boxer Henry Cooper. After a 20 defeat at West Ham United on 21 February, the lead was cut to nine points. Newcastle's seven-game unbeaten run came to an end in a home defeat to Chelsea, and they finished the season in 12th place. Kevin Keegan and wife Jean out with their dogs (Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images) Embed. They married on 23 September 1974 and have two daughters, Laura Jane and Sarah Marie. [42], In 1971, he attracted the attention of Liverpool's head scout Geoff Twentyman,[43][44] whose opinion was held in high regard by manager Bill Shankly. [127] Keegan would also famously rule out football management.[127]. [81] There were language difficulties early on. [72], Following his move to Hamburg, Keegan became an early trendsetter with his new haircut, the perm. [13] His aunt's house was chosen as she had electricity that made it safer for childbirth. [28], In 197677, Keegan helped Liverpool get close to an unprecedented "treble" of League championship, FA Cup and European Cup, although midway through the season he announced his intention to leave in the summer to play abroad. Keegan was born at his aunt Nellie's house in Elm Place in Armthorpe. Caretaker manager Terry McDermott said: "It's got nothing to do with me and I'm not going to comment on speculation. Liverpool, however, progressed to the FA Cup final. Afterwards he claimed he would never hit a psychological brick wall again with regards to running. Kevin Keegan with his wife Jean RM Image ID: B5F19Y Preview Image details Contributor: Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix / Alamy Stock Photo File size: 11 MB (510 KB Compressed download) Releases: Model - no | Property - no Do I need a release? He is an actor and director, known for English Premier League 1995/1996 (1995), Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018) and ESPN UK: Barclays Premier League (2009).
[174] This was his first win as Newcastle manager since beating Leeds United on 1 January 1997, and he followed it up with wins over Tottenham and Sunderland, maintaining his perfect record over the club's local rivals in the Tyne-Wear derby and also putting Newcastle on top of the league's form chart. Newcastle excelled in the first half of the 199596 season, going ten points ahead on 23 December 1995 and holding a 12-point lead from early in January to 4 February. Newcastle were promoted to the Premier League as Division One champions. [3], Keegan's paternal ancestors arrived in Newcastle from Ireland. A Sardinian central defender with over 300 Italian league appearances to his name, Festa has agreed terms with Middlesbrough in a 2.7 million transfer from Inter Milan. They have two children. [121] It was only when they saw him in action that they knew he had something about him. Kevin Keegan was born on February 14, 1951 in Armthorpe, Yorkshire, England as Joseph Kevin Keegan. [17] His favourite player was Alick Jeffrey,[17] a player, once described by Matt Busby's assistant Jimmy Murphy as the English Pel,[17] and once described by Jackie Milburn as "the best young player he had ever seen". Keegan became renowned for his "poodle perm" hair in the 1970s, and has regularly appeared at the top of "worst hairstyles" surveys. In 2019 Lawrie McMenemy explained that prior to the start of the 198283 season, Keegan believed that Southampton did not match his footballing ambitions and therefore Keegan had made up his mind and demanded to leave, and there was nothing the club could do about it. He narrated the 90-minute documentary Keegan on Keegan, released via Castle Vision on VHS cassette in 1992. [5] His father Joe and uncle Frank were Newcastle United fans,[6] describing their favourite players as Hughie Gallacher and Jackie Milburn. [138] Keegan perceived he had not given the transfer funds he had been promised. On 21 October, a subsequent meeting of the same panel found that the club should pay all legal and associated costs incurred by Keegan as a result of the tribunal. Keegan had scored 26 of the team's 72 goals and was voted the club's Player of the Year. [89] The 197879 season saw a vast improvement on the club's 1978 finish. When Sven-Gran Eriksson became England manager, Eriksson appointed the 64-year-old Tord Grip as his assistant. [18] Keegan also had a trial with Doncaster Rovers, arranged by his father, but when Keegan arrived, he found out he had been given the wrong information and the trial was earlier in the day and at a different place. Forest played with 11 men behind the ball, and won the game 10 with a goal from John Robertson. [57] Keegan made his England debut at under-23 level later in 1971. This crop included: Lee Clark, Steve Watson, Steve Howey, Alan Thompson and Robbie Elliott. Keegan appeared in only the two matches against Wales during this campaign as England failed to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.[129]. [35] Young Keegan, fellow driver Nigel Jackson and fellow young professionals Jimmy Coyne, Alan Olbison and Steve Hibbotson, once borrowed coach Jack Brownsword's stop watch and had timed rallies around the Old Showground with the club's vintage tractor. "[172] Keegan announced on 22 January that he and Alan Shearer held talks about the two linking up with Shearer as his assistant, but decided against the idea, leaving the door open for him to take other roles he was interested in. [203] Keegan has continued to criticise Ashley, accusing him of a lack of respect for the fans. These drawings were left in his training ground locker. 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