Newcastle, Liverpool planning Keegan tribute at season openerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kevin Keegan earned legendary status at Newcastle United during his spells as player and managerByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished22 minutes agoNewcastle United and Liverpool are in discussions over a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James’ Park.
Keegan, who died at the age of 75 this week, is revered at both clubs, having enjoyed legendary spells as a player with Liverpool and as both player and manager at Newcastle.
The two clubs are to face each other in the opening match of their 2026-27 season on Sunday, 23 August (16:30 BST).
Newcastle stated in a statement that it is in communication with Liverpool “to ensure [Keegan’s] memory is marked fittingly before the game”.
The club added they “will work closely with supporter groups, including its Fan Advisory Board, the Newcastle United Supporters Trust and Wor Flags, as well as the Premier League, to shape tributes”.
Keegan spent two seasons as a Newcastle player from 1982 before returning as their manager 10 years later, while he won three league titles, the European Cup, two Uefa Cups and the FA Cup during a trophy-laden six years at Liverpool.
