Jamie Carragher and Liverpool FC lead tributes as Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
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Liverpool FC NewsLiverpool FCFormer teams, players, and managers have been pouring in with tributes to the late Kevin Keegan, as the ex-Liverpool forward passed away at the age of 75.Tributes have been paid to Kevin Keegan after the announcement of his death at the age of 75(Image: (Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images))Tributes have been pouring in for Kevin Keegan after it was announced that the former soccer player and manager had died at the age of 75.The former Liverpool man was a memorable figure from the 1970s up until his passing, leaving fond memories of his superstar qualities as a player and his entertaining style as a head coach. It's those qualities that many tributes focus on, following the announcement of Keegan's death, with Jamie Carragher among those who led the way with a statement on social media.A post on Instagram from the former defender starts: "RIP Kevin Keegan."One of the greatest players this country has ever produced, trophies & goals galore, two-time Ballon d'Or winner shows he was a giant of our game.
One of the most important men in making Liverpool FC what it is today."Keegan spent six years with Liverpool, after making a move to Anfield in 1971 at the age of just 20, and quickly established himself as an elite forward.In that time, he made 323 appearances with 100 goals to his name, winning nine trophies with the Reds as well as two Ballon d'Ors before moving on to other opportunities.Liverpool also led the way with a tribute, as a club statement reads: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened and mourning the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan...Content cannot be displayed without consent"The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Kevin's family and friends at this hugely difficult time."The tribute ended with the touching line: "Our 'Mighty Mouse', his legacy at Liverpool will be forever etched in history. Rest in peace, Kevin Keegan."Keegan was also remembered fondly for his spell playing for the England national team, where he captained the team in a ten-year period of playing from 1972 until 1982.(Image: Getty Images)He also spent time in charge of the team from 1999 until 2000, with the Three Lions also paying tribute to the impact of the former star to the nation.It reads: "We are incredibly saddened by the news that Kevin Keegan OBE has passed away.
Kevin earned 63 international caps and scored 21 goals between 1972 and 1982, before managing the Three Lions from 1999 to 2000."Our thoughts and condolences are with Kevin's family, friends and former clubs."As the soccer world continues to pay tribute and grieve over the loss of Keegan, the wide array of positive words continues to show the impact he had wherever he went, and the legacy he leaves behind.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJamie Carragher