Liverpool and Newcastle fans come together to pay stirring tribute to late Kevin Keegan

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The Newcastle supporters displayed Keegan’s shirt number in black and white, while ‘Keegan’ was shown in red and white in the Liverpool end. Liverpool and Newcastle fans collaborate for a stunning tifo in tribute of Kevin Keegan (Getty)Newcastle fans unfurled a banner showing one of Keegan’s many powerful quotes, which read: “I want people to dream about their football club.

Players wore ‘Keegan 7’ shirts while warming up (Reuters)A minute’s applause was also held following a video tribute and several of Keegan’s former players at Newcastle, including Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand and David Ginola, were in attendance along with members of Keegan’s family.Tears were shed by fans during the pre-match tribute as chants of “There’s only one Kevin Keegan” rang around the ground.Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush led the Liverpool tributes and were also present at St James’ Park to lay a wreath of red flowers outside of the stadium. Kenny Dalglish, Shola Ameobi and Bobby Moncur (right) lay down a wreath of roses in memory of the late Kevin Keegan (PA)The Premier League curtain-raiser was all about to Liverpool and Newcastle club legend (PA)A beloved figure in English football history and one of the country’s first true superstars, Keegan was revered for his playing achievements at Liverpool and later for his leadership and charisma as a manager with Newcastle.

Newcastle led the tributes following Keegan’s death in July and said: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history. He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters.”Liverpool added: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss.