Kevin Keegan makes farewell plans after heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

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Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, and the Liverpool and Newcastle legend has said that he wants to say goodbye to his beloved fansKevin Keegan is battling cancer(Image: Getty Images)Kevin Keegan is planning to return to his cherished Newcastle to bid farewell following his stage four cancer diagnosis.The Liverpool icon, affectionately known as 'King Kev,' received a standing ovation after revealing to a Newcastle audience: "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got. He was a Liverpool supporter, so I knew I wouldn't be walking alone."Earlier this year, Keegan's family disclosed his cancer battle.

On Sunday, he discussed his stage four diagnosis, the most severe stage of cancer, indicating the illness has metastasized to other areas of the body."I was in a car accident and, through that, I had to have an operation," he explained on stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House."The doc said, 'Kevin, this new treatment, I've got a tremendous strike rate.' I said, 'What's your strike rate?'"He said, '33 percent.' I thought it would be 80 percent, 90 percent. I'm still here at the moment."Keegan is one of Liverpool's greatest ever players(Image: Getty Images)Throughout his distinguished playing career, Keegan represented Scunthorpe, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle.He subsequently managed Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City.

He "wants to say goodbye," as he hasn't returned to watch Newcastle at St. James' Park since winning his case for constructive dismissal in 2009.However, he admitted he is not yet ready for a statue to be erected in his honor at the ground."You will have to wait until I die, I'm afraid," he added.