Kev Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2007/11/30/i-ll-always-love-this-club-says-king-kev-72703-20184330/ KEVIN KEEGAN made a sensational return to Tyneside last night – and admitted his love affair with the Toon Army was still alive and kicking. Special K sent 850 lucky and privileged fans into a frenzy at the Federation Brewery’s Lancastrian Suite in Dunston, with Geordie fans turning back the clock with chants of “Keegan” and “Walking in a Keegan Wonderland”. With the packed audience hanging on every word from the Messiah, Keegan spoke of both good times and bad in reference to a five-year period in which he not only transformed Newcastle United but almost changed the face of football with an exciting brand of attacking soccer. Keegan – who now runs his own successful Soccer Circus theme park in Glasgow – and fellow United legend Peter Beardsley were in Toon for a talk-in organised by Graeme Forster’s www.grass.uk.com which supports local grassroots sports. KK talked about a wide range of subjects, including: :: the day he pleaded with fans for patience on the steps at St James’s Park following the sale of Andy Cole; :: how he once lambasted and subbed Steve Watson at half-time for a poor performance before recalling him from the showers 10 minutes later to tell him he was back on following another injury; :: how Eric Cantona showed the humility to shake Keegan’s hand after Man United were thrashed 5-0, and admit United were a great team; :: looking back on the 1995/96 season, when Newcastle came within a whisker of being crowned Premier League champions. But addressing the crowd – which included ex-players Kevin Carr, Rob Lee, John Beresford and Paul Bracewell – at a sell-out dinner, Keegan said: “It’s always great to come back for me and not just to see Pedro – I have a lot of friends here. “I played for the club and I managed the club. It was my dad’s favourite club too, he was from Hetton. “My grandfather was in the Stanley pit disaster and was one of the few who got out alive. So my roots are here. “I’ll always love Newcastle United and, more importantly, the fans.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I thought you had started to talk about yourself in the third person for a moment then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 ABSOLUTE LEGEND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I thought you had started to talk about yourself in the third person for a moment then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 ABSOLUTE LEGEND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I thought you had started to talk about yourself in the third person for a moment then. you think im king kev like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I'm just glad we welcomed him back in a great manner when he 1st returned with Citeh. Was a feel good moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3-1 NYD Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Would have him back tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Would have him back tomorrow KKs finished in football. Good days but they deserve to be kept in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Was priveleged to meet him at his soccer circus and have no shame in boring people to death telling them so. He's a top bloke though. KEEGAN! KEEGAN! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 My first memories of football included King Kev and I'll never forget what he did for us. Apparently the great man shook my hand when I was still in my pram as my mam went to get the tickets for the testimonial. Hero. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Would have him back tomorrow KKs finished in football. Good days but they deserve to be kept in the past. I'd agree that his days as a manager are over but I wouldn't say he's finished with football, I still think he could do something in football and I'm sure he'd be very good at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i sat on his knee in his ford when i was about 4 and done something lots of players for nufc never did ...... lifted the fa cup with kk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i sat on his knee in his ford when i was about 4 and done something lots of players for nufc never did ...... lifted the fa cup with kk I thought that was going to end with pissing on him or something along those lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i sat on his knee in his ford when i was about 4 and done something lots of players for nufc never did ...... lifted the fa cup with kk I thought that was going to end with pissing on him or something along those lines. Kinky! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i sat on his knee in his ford when i was about 4 and done something lots of players for nufc never did ...... lifted the fa cup with kk I thought that was going to end with pissing on him or something along those lines. haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 So the stories are true then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jinky James Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Fantastic night , but lets not forget Pedro who was also on top form, first time I have ever heard him swear. It was like the first time you heard your mother swear, it just didn't seem right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 He swore loads when he came to our club. Mind you, John Gibson was far 'worse' for that. Top blokes like some of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 So the stories are true then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 my greatest days watching keegan play and also manage our club ,oh for those days again . A legend in geordie folklore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Fantastic night , but lets not forget Pedro who was also on top form, first time I have ever heard him swear. It was like the first time you heard your mother swear, it just didn't seem right. Apparently Beardsley's got a terribly foul mouth from all reports! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Aye was a good laugh, good banter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 What a Guy!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Aye, unfortunately this thread has put that Whitney Houston song in my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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