Kevin Keegan Playing Career Managerial Career Newcastle

Keegan joined Scunthorpe United in 1968 as an apprentice. He was transferred to Liverpool F.C. in 1971, scoring on his debut against Nottingham Forest. He won four League titles, the FA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup commonly known as the FA Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association. The FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world. As such its presti, two UEFA CupThe UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams. It was founded in May 1955 as the Inter-Cities' Fairs Cup. It is the second most important competition for European club teams, the first being the UEFA Champions League. Qualification for ths and one European Cup during his time at AnfieldAnfield is a football stadium in the district of Anfield, in Liverpool, England. It is the home of Liverpool F. The stadium was built in 1884 on land adjacent to Stanley Park, and was originally inhabited by Everton F. They were founder members of the Foo. His last game for the club was the 1977 European Cup final against Borussia MönchengladbachBorussia Monchengladbach is one of the most famous and most supported German soccer clubs. Founded in 1900, it took 20 years to the club's first title: the West German Championship. In 1960 the first national title, the German Cup, was won. After entering, which Liverpool won 3-1. Keegan did not score, but did win the penalty kick which clinched the game for Liverpool.

Keegan obtained his first international cap in 19721972 is a leap year starting on Saturday (click link for calendar). Events January events January 2 the Pierre Hotel Heist Six men rob the safety deposit boxes of the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Loot is at least $4 million January 5 President of the Un, representing England playing against WalesFor alternate meanings, see Wales (disambiguation Wales ( Welsh: Cymru pronounced /"k@mrI/ SAMPA, km IPA, 'Kumree' approximate pronunciation) is one of the four nations comprising the United Kingdom (the other three being England, Scotland and Northern Ir in Cardiff. His last England game came in the World Cup 1982 as substitute against Spain in Madrid. During his international football career, he won 63 caps and scored 21 goals, and was captain of his country from 1979 to 1982.

2 Managerial career

2.1 Newcastle

In February 1992, after eight years of retirement and golf in Spain, Keegan returned to the game as manager of Newcastle United. He led Newcastle to promotion to the Premier League as First Division champions in 1993.

Although Keegan was appointed Director of Football in 1994 and agreed a new deal that tied him to the club for next 10 years, he resigned as manager of Newcastle on 8 January 1997.

During Keegan's reign as manager, Newcastle finished runners-up to Manchester United F.C. in the Premier League in 1996. England striker Alan Shearer was transferred from Blackburn Rovers F.C. to Newcastle with a world breaking record of 15 million pounds ($21.21 million).

It was during his time at Newcastle that Keegan had his famous rant on Sky Sports . Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson (famous for playing psychological games with opponents), had suggested that teams tried harder against Man Utd than Newcastle United. After Newcastle's hard fought victory over Leeds United in their next match an emotional Keegan was interviewed on Sky Sports. Seeming to be on the verge of tears Keegan said:

"I think you have to send a tape of the game to Alex Ferguson - isn't that (the Leeds performance) what he wants? You just don't say that about Leeds".

"I would love it if we could beat them. He's gone down a lot in my estimation. Football in this country is honest. You sometimes wonder about abroad but not in this country."

"I would love it if we beat them. Love it!".

After this game Newcastle managed to throw away what had previously been seen as an unassailible lead in the Premier League. Keegan's bitter rant is remembered by football fans everywhere and is often seen as the turning point in the season of 95-96.

2.2 Fulham

On leaving Newcastle, Keegan was appointed as chief operating officer at Second Division club Fulham F.C., with Ray Wilkins as manager. When Wilkins was sacked as manager in 1998, Keegan took over his coaching role.

2.3 English International team

Keegan was named new England coach in February 1999 succeeding Glenn Hoddle. He led the team for a winning start with 3-1 win over Poland to reignite England's Euro 2000 qualifying campaign.

Keegan resigned as England coach on 7 October 2000 after England were eliminated from Euro 2000 at the group stage and lost to Germany in their first World Cup qualifier in the last game ever to be played at Wembley Stadium.

2.4 Manchester City

He was appointed manager of first division Manchester City F.C. on 24 May 2001. They were promoted to the Premier League the following year and remain there to this day.

3 Miscellaneous

Keegan infamously advertised Brut aftershave alongside boxing legend Henry Cooper in the late 1970s. During his career he has also advertised Dentyne chewing gum and Sugar Puffs cereal.

One of the first real celebrities of the game, Keegan has famously never refused an autograph request from a fan.

Keegan is married to Jean and has two daughters. He was awarded the MBE in 1982. He speaks fluent German and Spanish.

Keegan was famous for having a mullet haircut.

Preceded by
Howard Wilkinson ( caretaker)

England national football team manager

Succeeded by
Peter Taylor (caretaker)

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1 Playing career