Kevin Keegan tributes pour in as Alan Shearer shares heartbreaking message
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Sleep easy Boss [Crying emoji]."Keegan was considered one of the greatest players of his generation, making nearly 750 club appearances for Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle, having started at Scunthorpe United.As a coach, he managed 273 matches at Newcastle in two separate spells, almost taking them to Premier League glory in the 1990s when they finished second twice.The official Newcastle United account released an emotional tribute on X, writing: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history. He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters.We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history.Kevin was more than a legendary footballer and manager.
It will live on in the memories he created with club and country, the dreams he inspired wherever he went, and the generations of supporters around the world who fell in love with football because of him."At this profoundly sad time, we send our love and deepest sympathy to Kevin’s wife Jean, his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.Alan Shearer described Keegan as his "hero" (Image: Getty)It added: "Today, we mourn the loss of a true giant of our history, and at the appropriate moment, we will carefully consider how we shape a lasting tribute to Kevin’s remarkable life and legacy. Rest in peace, King Kev."Liverpool also posted a heartfelt tribute, saying that the club was "deeply saddened and mourning" Keegan's passing.The club wrote: "Keegan's association with Liverpool began when he arrived from Scunthorpe as a 20-year-old in May 1971."He endeared himself to Kopites soon after joining, scoring on his debut in the 1971-72 league opener against Nottingham Forest at Anfield."A forward partnership for the ages with John Toshack would blossom, and with it came success for the second of Bill Shankly's great Liverpool teams."Keegan produced 41 goal involvements (22 goals, 19 assists) in year two of his Anfield career, helping deliver the First Division title and a maiden European trophy.We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss.
1951-2026— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 20, 2026"In the two-legged UEFA Cup final with Borussia Monchengladbach, the bona fide superstar scored two of his side's goals and set up another in the 3-2 aggregate win."He was the standout performer again in the 1974 FA Cup final with a double at Wembley to down Newcastle, where in the future he would be known as 'King Kev' for more terrific service.”It added: "He signed off at Liverpool in the best way possible, though, by firing in 20 strikes en route to earning a third league winner's medal and lifting the club's first European Cup."Our 'Mighty Mouse', his legacy at Liverpool will be forever etched in history."Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said: "RIP Kevin Keegan. Our thoughts and condolences are with Kevin's family, friends and former clubs."Keegan's impact reached well beyond the pitch, reflected in the tributes paid by figures from outside the world of football.Channel 5 presenter Dan Walker posted: "Incredibly sad news about the death of Kevin Keegan.