Kevin Keegan, former England and Newcastle manager, reveals stage four diagnosis

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The former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer. “He was a Liverpool supporter so I went to meet him.

I knew I wouldn’t be walking alone, if you know what I mean.”Newcastle, where Keegan spent two years as a player before having two spells as a manager, sent their best wishes to Keegan in a post on X on Monday, saying he would “always be warmly welcomed” at St James’ Park.“We send our heartfelt support and warmest wishes to Kevin Keegan and his family following his recent diagnosis of stage four cancer,” the club said. He scored 21 goals in 63 England appearances and played at the 1982 World Cup finals.As a manager, Keegan took charge of former club Newcastle in 1992 and led them into the Premier League, where they came close to winning the 1995-96 title but missed out to Manchester United.

Keegan then took charge at Manchester City before leaving in March 2005 and made a return to Newcastle in 2008 that lasted eight months.Speaking at the event, Keegan stated he would like to return to St James’ Park to say goodbye. He said: “I want to say goodbye.