‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to the late Kevin Keegan, praising his managerial impact at Newcastle United. Ferguson highlighted Keegan's ability to energize the club and create one of the most exciting teams in Premier League history.
Why it matters
It marks the passing of a significant figure in English football history and highlights the mutual respect between two legendary rival managers.
‘We had many duels when he was manager of Newcastle, but the job he did was fantastic,’ said Alex Ferguson. Photograph: Adam Butler/PA ‘We had many duels when he was manager of Newcastle, but the job he did was fantastic,’ said Alex Ferguson. Photograph: Adam Butler/PA Newcastle United ‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan Ferguson says Keegan’s Newcastle was their best team
‘Kevin carried the love of the game on his sleeve’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Sir Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle’s “greatest team”. Keegan, who had cancer, died on Monday at the age of 75 and Ferguson has joined the tributes for one of football’s most endearing characters .
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