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Derek Fazackerley was the main man for Kevin Keegan when he was at Newcastle United. The former Blackburn player proving a brilliant NUFC first team coach.

Bayern Munich News / NUFC The Mag / October 27

Harry Kane follows in the Ballon d’or footsteps of Kevin Keegan

Harry Kane has been crowned the2026 Ballon d/or winner. The first Englishman in 25 years to win the award. Harry Kane crowned the world’s best footballer at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / October 22

Iconic Kevin Keegan, Johan Cruyff, George Best, Franz Beckenbauer match-worn shirts go under the hammer

An iconic Kevin Keegan match-worn shirt is set to go under the hammer, along with those worn by the like of Johan Cruyff. George Best, Franz Beckenbauer and Kenny Dalglish.

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The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

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Kevin Keegan News / NUFC The Mag / October 22

New Baltic 48 hours tribute to Kevin Keegan announced with free tickets available

A new Kevin Keegan tribute has been unveiled. Newcastle United fans getting a chance to visit. The special Kevin Keegan tribute will only be on show across 48 hours, a couple of days.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / October 20

Exactly 30 years (30 years!!!) ago today Newcastle United 5 Manchester United 0 and watch here

It was 20 October 1996 at St James Park, Newcastle United 5 Manchester United 0. Yes, exactly 30 years (30 years!!!) ago to the day when we watched Kevin Keegan’s team totally dismantle the reigning champions.

Lee Clark interviewed about his love for Newcastle United, Kevin Keegan and deal agreed with Liverpool

An exclusive interview with Lee Clark. This interview took place over zoom on Wednesday 23rd September. We began by talking about Lee supporting the Toon from the terraces.

Kevin Keegan, Gordon McKeag, Tony Cunningham, Newcastle United heroes and villains

Here at The Mag we invited a number of regular/irregular contributors to give us their Newcastle United heroes and villains. Our thanks to ‘Matt Busby said to Joe Harvey’ for taking up the challenge.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / September 26

England pay tribute to the great Kevin Keegan on Saturday as Three Lions play Spain

England are today paying tribute to Kevin Keegan. The Nations League match against Spain is the first game for the Three Lions since the national team’s former captain and manager sadly passed away on 20 July 2026.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / September 7

Kevin Keegan view on Academy football Is now prophetic

I’m sure I’m in the company of millions when I say I’m still emotionally hit by the loss of Kevin Keegan. His former Liverpool teammate Phil Thompson summed it up when he said “so many people will say [Keegan] was my first hero”, which is the moment it hit me that King Kev was exactly that for me.

Nottingham Forest News / NUFC The Mag / September 7

Breathtaking Hamburger SV tribute to Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan stunned the footballing world in 1977 when moving from Liverpool to Hamburger SV. The Anfield talisman had just helped the scousers win yet another league title and their first ever European Cup.

Very special Wor Flags display today at Newcastle United home match v Bournemouth

Will the Wor Flags display honouring Kevin Keegan at Liverpool match ever be surpassed? Never say never. The departure of Mike Ashley meant the return of Wor Flags to matches, as they ended their boycott just under five years ago now.

Lille News / NUFC The Mag / September 4

Philippe Albert advises MFP: ‘I lived in Newcastle for five fantastic years, the most beautiful of my life’

Just over 32 years ago, Kevin Keegan signed Philippe Albert after watching him excel at the 1994 World Cup. After playing for Belgium in those World Cup finals in the USA, the defender chose Newcastle United ahead of Juventus and Fiorentina.

Historical sitcoms and the trials of supporting Newcastle United

As Newcastle United prepared for their first match of the Premier League season, which the fates decreed would be known as the Kevin Keegan derby, a couple of memorable lines were bouncing around my empty head.

BBC Sport comments from ‘neutrals’ on Newcastle United after 2-2 draw with Liverpool

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport ‘neutrals’ comments, following on from Newcastle United drawing against Liverpool. United taking the lead twice, only for the scousers to equalise both times.

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Newcastle United and Liverpool Unite to Pay Emotional Tribute to Kevin Keegan at St James' Park

The atmosphere inside the stadium reflected profound respect for Keegan before kick-off. Supporter groups Wor Flags and Spion Kop 1906 collaborated to coordinate displays across all four stands, marking the first time away fans joined in a full venue display at St James' Park.

Liverpool fans comments ahead of Sunday’s match against Newcastle United – Interesting

Liverpool fans have been commenting ahead of this Newcastle United match. A 4.30pm kick-off on Sunday at St James’ Park. Always a big occasion, this time arguably the biggest for a long time, give or take a cup final at Wembley.

Wor Flags new updates on special Kevin Keegan display at Newcastle United v Liverpool match

The departure of Mike Ashley meant the return of Wor Flags to matches, as they ended their boycott almost five years ago now. The pre-match flag displays once again becoming part of the matchday routine, starting with the first post-takeover match against Spurs at St James’ Park in October 2021.

Matthias Jaissle Liverpool press conference on Kevin Keegan, injury update and new signing(s) ready

Matthias Jaissle has been speaking ahead of the Liverpool match. The Newcastle United head coach giving his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon.

Emotional tribute! Newcastle and Liverpool unite to honour Kevin Keegan before Premier League opener

In a powerful display of unity between two of English football's most storied institutions, Newcastle United and Liverpool players will jointly honour Keegan's memory this Sunday.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / July 20

Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan passes away at 75

Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan has sadly passed away at the age of 75. The former Newcastle manager lost his battle with cancer, his family confirmed in a statement released on Monday afternoon: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 8

Liverpool send support to Kevin Keegan following health update

Liverpool’s sense of identity is often tested away from the pitch, and this moment says far more about us than any result ever could. The club confirmed via Liverpoolfc.com that Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, with thoughts and support sent from Liverpool FC and Forever Reds to the former No.7 and his family.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Football World Rallies Around Kevin Keegan Following Cancer Diagnosis

Few icons have made a greater impact on English football than Kevin Keegan. On Wednesday, the 74-year-old former England national team boss was revealed to be battling cancer and will undergo treatment.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker

The top goal scorers in Liverpool history

Liverpool is one of the jewels of English football. It’s either the Reds or Manchester United who stand as the greatest club in the country’s history. Liverpool has featured many impressive goal scorers over the years, some of the best to ever do it.

Soccer News / Yardbarker

English players who finished in the top three of Ballon d'Or voting

Four English footballers have won the award a total of five times, but those who have finished second and third have been catalogued as well.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / January 24, 2025

Postecoglou branded 'incredibly naive'; thinks he’s 'Kevin Keegan at Newcastle MKII'

Although Stan Collymore loves the way that Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur side play the game, he has suggested that the Australian is “incredibly naive” to try and get away with it in the Premier League.

Jordan Henderson to Sunderland should feel right - so why does it feel wrong?

Football is ultimately cyclic. It always kind of has been. At Sunderland, we have seen that for years. In fact, at the height of Sunderland’s darkest days in League One, I found myself at a work event at which Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan was the guest speaker.