Kevin Keegan: From superstar footballer to elite manager
Football legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy as both a superstar player for Liverpool and a beloved manager at Newcastle United. He is remembered for his charismatic personality and significant impact on English football.
Why it matters
Keegan was a transformative figure in British sports culture, and his passing marks the end of a significant era in football history.
Image source, BBC Sport Image caption, Kevin Keegan is arguably the most beloved figure in Newcastle United's history for his deeds as player and manager
Chief football writer Published 1 hour ago Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75 , was one of football's most charismatic and influential figures in a career of many chapters that took him from superstar player to elite manager.
While some may remember him best for his ill-fated reign as England manager, he will rightly be much more celebrated as a world-class player at Liverpool and Hamburg, captaining England, and shining latterly at Southampton and Newcastle United , before becoming arguably the most beloved figure in the Tyneside club's history.
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