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The TV Star Breaks Down in Tears over the Death of Childhood Idol Kevin Keegan

Lord Mayor credits departing manager Eddie Howe with saving the club from relegation and restoring fan hope.

  • Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe is leaving the club, prompting Lord Mayor of Newcastle Cllr Henry Gallagher to publicly thank him for his contributions and stability.
  • During his tenure, Howe 'saved' Newcastle United from relegation and delivered the club's first domestic trophy in about 70 years, restoring hope reminiscent of the Kevin Keegan era.
  • Gallagher, a season ticket holder for over 20 years, invited Howe to the Civic Centre for tea, saying he will never need to buy a pint in Newcastle again.
  • Football icon Kevin Keegan died July 20 at age 75, with TV presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly paying emotional tributes to their 'childhood hero' on their podcast.
  • Newcastle United described Keegan as the 'beating heart of the city,' while McPartlin called him a 'true legend' whose attacking philosophy and passion defined The Entertainers era.
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The death of Kevin Keegan shocked many fans of HSV. The "Mighty Mouse" remains unforgettable and the new away shirt helps a little.

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Chronicle Live broke the news in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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