Kevin Keegan Tribute: Newcastle United and Liverpool plan joint honour at St James' Park

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However, that seems to have very much been the case for Kevin Keegan. In a statement on their official statement, Liverpool expressed their sadness at his passing: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened and mourning the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan... the thoughts of everyone at the club are with Kevin's family and friends at this hugely difficult time... his legacy at Liverpool will be forever etched in history.

He made 85 appearances for Newcastle United towards the end of his career, while also managing the Magpies 273 times across two spells. Newcastle too very movingly expressed their sadness at the news: "Kevin was more than a legendary footballer and manager.

He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters... It will live on in the memories he created... the dreams he inspired wherever he went, and the generations of supporters around the world who fell in love with football because of him."Newcastle UnitedNewcastle later confirmed that they will pay tribute to Keegan ahead of their opening weekend Premier League fixture against Liverpool, describing this as "poignant", given his legendary status at both clubs.