Kevin Keegan cause of death as Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to icon
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Kevin Keegan, who died aged 75 in July, will be honoured as Newcastle United host Liverpool in the Premier League. Keegan, a stalwart of Liverpool's 1970s squad who subsequently became a beloved figure on Tyneside as both player and manager of Newcastle, died on July 20 aged 75.
Speaking at an event in Newcastle in May, Keegan expressed his wish to return to St James' Park to bid farewell. Read our Privacy Policy Trending A Newcastle statement said: "The opening Premier League match of 2026/27 sees Newcastle United hosting Liverpool – where Kevin made 323 appearances between 1971 and 1977."To ensure his memory is marked fittingly before the game, the club is in communication with Liverpool and will work closely with supporter groups, including its Fan Advisory Board, the Newcastle United Supporters Trust and Wor Flags, as well as the Premier League, to shape tributes."Liverpool said: "LFC is also in direct contact with Newcastle United, ahead of the Premier League opener at St.
James' Park, regarding special tributes to Keegan, who represented both clubs so successfully."In addition, a further tribute will be held ahead of the Reds' first Premier League home match of the season, on Saturday, August 29 against Nottingham Forest."This will provide another opportunity for supporters to pay their respects with a special fan mosaic and a period of applause observed before kick-off, with players also wearing black armbands."Tributes to Kevin Keegan outside St James' Park (Image: PA)Kevin Keegan was a huge success at Liverpool (Image: Mirrorpix)Born in Doncaster, Keegan began his career at Scunthorpe before Bill Shankly brought him to Liverpool in 1971. In 1992, Keegan took his first managerial role at Newcastle, steering them into the Premier League and agonisingly close to the 1995/96 title.He subsequently took charge of Fulham, England and Manchester City before a brief return to Newcastle, where he lasted just eight months before stepping down following a dispute with owner Mike Ashley.