Kevin Keegan

The twice European Footballer of the Year is still the coach of Newcastle. Smentito the "Sun" who had announced his relief, triggering the fans against the leadership. Meanwhile arrives Spanish Xisco LONDON (GB), September 2, 2008 - Contrordine, Magpies. Kevin Keegan was not sacked by Newcastle. Indeed, the club wants to remain coach now and in the future and puts it in black and white in an official statement on its website, thereby closing a day, how can we not fail to stress the "Sun", was transforming the second reign of King Kevin to Newcastle (he had arrived in January, replacing Sam Allardyce) in ... Read Full Story

The Kevin Keegan and Newcastle saga was finally put to an end today and it is now official that Kevin Keegan HAS left Newcastle United. It was announced a few days ago nationwide that Kevin Keegan had resigned as Newcastle boss but that turned out to be false information, however, we can now flip that “false” information and make it a fact. The reasons behind Keegans departure are understood to be due to his differences with the Newcastle board and the overall management of his team including transfers. “It’s my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should ... Read Full Story

Newcastle United have issued an official statement claiming that manager Kevin Keegan has not been sacked, but have not clarified if Keegan is still in charge at St James’ Park, amidst reports that Keegan had quit the Magpies earlier today. The statement read on the official website: “Newcastle United can confirm that meetings between members of the Board and manager Kevin Keegan were held both yesterday and today. ‘Kevin has raised a number of issues and those have been discussed with him. “The Club wants to keep progressing with its long-term strategy and would like to stress that Kevin is extremely important, both now ... Read Full Story

News is breaking this lunchtime that Newcastle United assistant manager Terry McDermott has been sacked by the club. McDermott's departure comes just a few days after former manager Kevin Keegan quit the Magpies, citing the excessive meddling of United owner Mike Ashley in team affairs. Reserve team coach Adam Sadler faced the same fate at a crunch meeting this morning at St James' Park. Toon supporters are already furious at Kevin Keegan's forced resignation from the club. News of McDermott's dismissal is likely to receive an equally critical reception from United's loyal fanbase. The club also announced that former Republic of Ireland international Chris ... Read Full Story

There are unconfirmed reports this lunchtime that Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan has left the club after only nine months at the helm. Keegan has been in talks with United owner Mike Ashley and, according to Sky News sources, is deeply unhappy with recent restructuring of the club - in particular Ashley's decision to appoint Dennis Wise as executive director of football. News of Keegan's departure closely follows United's 3-0 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. It will come as a bitter blow to the Toon faithful, many of whom still reminisce fondly about the Keegan golden years. Read Full Story