Wor Flags Confirm Kevin Keegan Tribute Plans for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Newcastle and Liverpool planning tribute to Kevin Keegan in season opener

Newcastle United and Liverpool are planning a tribute to Kevin Keegan ahead of their Premier League season opener at St James' Park on Sunday, August 23.Keegan, who passed away this week at the age of 75, holds iconic status at both clubs.He enjoyed a trophy-laden six-year spell as a player at Anfield before becoming a beloved figure on Tyneside as both a player and a manager.Newcastle confirmed in a statement that it is liaising with Liverpool …

Newcastle and Liverpool in talks over Kevin Keegan tribute

The Ballon d’Or winner was a cult hero at both Premier League clubs

Kevin Keegan: Newcastle United and Liverpool planning tribute at Premier League opener

Newcastle United and Liverpool are in discussions over a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park on Sunday 23rd August.

The day Kevin Keegan put Merseyside sports shop on the map

It was the summer of 1971, and Liverpool FC had just signed an exciting young striker from Scunthorpe United

Wor Flags confirm Kevin Keegan tribute plans for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Two of the clubs most closely associated with Keegan meet at St James' Park in the opening weekend of the Premier League season

Wor Flags plan historic Kevin Keegan banner before Newcastle United vs Liverpool

St James’ Park will host the two English clubs that loved Kevin Keegan best on the opening day of the Premier League season.