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How Newcastle and Liverpool fans are honouring Kevin Keegan at St. James' Park

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Once Liverpool's Premier League opener against Newcastle United kicks off, expect a red-hot atmosphere. Newcastle United meantime stated that they were "devastated" by the news, adding that Keegan "gave supporters hope and pride", labelling him "one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history".



Keegan Was the Greatest..On Sunday both ourselves and @NUFC will pay tribute to Kevin Keegan. Newcastle have invited Keegan's family and members of his legendary entertainers from the mid-90s, that almost won the Premier League in 95/96, will be in attendance too.

As well as being one of the most successful managers the Magpies have ever had, he also played for the club towards the end of his career. After beginning his career at Scunthorpe United, Keegan first made a name for himself at Liverpool.