Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former rival Kevin Keegan
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to his late rival Kevin Keegan, praising his impact on Newcastle United. Ferguson highlighted Keegan's passion and the excitement he brought to the Premier League during the 1990s.
Why it matters
The tribute honors a significant era in English football history, reflecting on the professional respect between two iconic managerial figures.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Keegan and Ferguson were involved in managerial battles while in charge of Newcastle United and Manchester United respectively
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Kevin Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" as he paid a fond tribute to his former rival.
Keegan's death aged 75 was announced on Monday and Ferguson, recalling their managerial battles, praised the former Newcastle United manager for the impact he made with the Tyneside club.
"I had the utmost respect for him," Ferguson, whose team famously beat Newcastle to the Premier League title in 1995-96, told Track Radio.
"We had many duels when he was manager of Newcastle, but I have to say the job he did at Newcastle was fantastic."
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