20 Jul 2026 16:39:01
How apt our first game of the season is away to Newcastle, a 3-4 for old times sakes anyone? RIP Kevin Keegan.
20 Jul 2026 17:02:08
I didn't really know much about Keegan as he's well before my time, but nobody has a bad word to say about him, which, given he was in the public eye for over 50 years, probably says a lot about the man he was!
RIP Kevin Keegan.
20 Jul 2026 17:31:26
How fitting our first game away to Newcastle. what a wonderful atmosphere and show of appreciation from a sold out st James it will be for the man.
KK was way before my time, I find it strange he won European player of the year twice (not whilst at Liverpool) won 3 leage titles with us yet he doesn't make most people's all time 11. or doesn't get mentioned as much as Barnes Kenny Gerrard souness and the 80s crowd. is this just a timing and age of the supporters who would remember him?
I'm not trying to be ignorant to his contributions but I am curious.
Ed1 please feel free to not post if you feel it is in bad taste to ask the question.
RIP KK.
20 Jul 2026 18:33:26
It's a fair question, Mr.
I can't speak for anyone else, but I suppose people of my age, who were kids in the 70s, he was our talisman. Never failed to perform on the biggest of games - 73 UEFA Cup final, 74 Cup semi, 74 Cup final, 76 away to Wolves, 76 UEFA Cup final, 77 European Cup final, he was all over these games & scored vital goals in most.
All-action player who never left an ounce on the pitch and a born winner.
Never had the natural skills of Kenny but he made up for all that in total effort, plus the fact he was vastly underrated as a finisher - pretty lethal in front of goal and just a fantastic team player.
I've no doubt he had a few poor games sprinkled in, but I can't remember seeing or hearing about any.
Again, for my age group Shanks loved him, which says everything!
Sad day. RIP KK.
21 Jul 2026 04:21:34
Always remember him smacking Billy Bremner in the Charity Shield. Stood up for himself, right enough. Great player, great manager, great bloke.
Sincere condolences to family and friends.