NSG Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Link GEORDIE Messiah Kevin Keegan is set to make a sensational return to Tyneside to meet members of the Toon Army. The return of Special K to Newcastle is sure to cause a late scurry for tickets – but the bad news is the event is almost sold out, with the Lancastrian Suite set to be bursting at the seams on November 29. Keegan and his former team-mate and star player Peter Beardsley, who he played with and managed throughout his memorable footballing career, will both be present at the Grass Roots Arranged Sports Show talk-in, with Graeme Forster set to play host at what will be a sell-out. Speaking on his return to Newcastle, Keegan simply said: “It will be great to visit Newcastle again.” But it’s a safe bet that you will be able to hear a pin drop when Keegan speaks on the night. Keegan’s influence as manager of United in the 1990s proved to be nothing short of phenomenal, with many Toon fans still clutching to memories of his five-year stint in charge. And with Beardsley also present, it will rekindle memories of the early Premiership years, when the Geordie striker made a stunning second coming to the club. The night, sponsored by Team Valley Reinstatement Ltd, follows in the footsteps of a similar talk-in earlier in the year when Alan Shearer and Rob Lee both wooed Geordie fans in a unforgettable talk-in. Keegan now runs his successful Soccer Circus business in Scotland after leaving full-time management which included a spell as England boss. The popularity of the two icons will ensure a magic atmosphere when they will speak after dinner about their careers whilst answering questions from guests. Funds raised on the night will be shared amongst local clubs as well as Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit. For further information contact Forster on 07769 706 611. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://evostikleague.pitchero.com/england-legend-stars-as-durham-guest-5371/ The Evo-Stik League News England Legend Stars As Durham Guest RSS Feed Share Saturday, 2nd July 2011. Posted by Tom Snee An Evening With Kevin Keegan England Legend Stars As Durham Guest Durham City AFC pulled off a massive coup on Thursday when one of the most famous and charismatic figures in football gave up his time to attend a fundraising function at the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club in front of 1100 guests. Billed as ‘An Evening with Kevin Keegan’, football supporters from all over the north east snapped up the first 1000 tickets at a rate that the British Olympic Committee would be proud of. A reserve list was set up of approximately 400 hopefuls and the Ramside Hall Hotel managed to accommodate a further 100 of these on the night. The event was supported by the Club’s main sponsors C.N.K. Civils Ltd, SG Petch and the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club (who, thanks to John Adamson, Director of Ramside Estates, pulled out all the stops to ensure a most successful evening) as well as a host of other regular sponsors and supporters of the Club including two of the Directors of Halifax Town FC (David Bosomworth and Bobby Ham) with whom the Club has a good relationship and who made the journey specially. Local company, Rufus, provided most of the printing at the event free of charge. Tickets were priced to sell at £25 each and included a 4 course silver service dinner. The MC for the evening was Willie Miller, a well known circuit comedian in the north of England whose wit and banter ensured plenty of laughs. In between courses, guests were treated to the vocal talents of swinging sensation Steve Walls who seemed to sing non-stop for 2 hours (and provided his services for free). During that time Keegan met just about every single guest that was prepared to queue and signed autographs, posed for photos and talked for as long as was necessary. Given the chance he would have carried on all night. Prior to this he had attended a VIP reception where he spent an hour or so mixing with guests and seemingly posing non-stop for photographs. It was here that he and John Adamson were presented with Kevin Keegan paintings as a ‘thank you’ from Durham City AFC. These were provided by Rufus and were created by illustrator Alex Handy. During his speech, Keegan stood up and told the story of how his roots lay in County Durham and how ancestors of his had worked in the coalfields. Coupled with his times at Newcastle United he had developed a great affinity with the area. He told of his youth and his search for a football club right through to his career both as a player and manager. He didn’t just stand up and speak. A tailormade presentation displayed on a number of screens around the Ballroom and which he constantly made reference to, took the audience on a journey through his life. His humour shone through as did his passion for the game and the region. A large number of the audience were Newcastle United fans and they enjoyed everything that made reference to their ‘close’ rivals i.e. Sunderland and Manchester United but this was all delivered in good faith. Unfortunately due to time constraints he was only able to take 3 questions from the floor. A memorabilia auction then followed which included a lot of very generous bidding for some top drawer items. Finally, well-know comedian Kevin Connelly took to the stage and delivered his famous catalogue of impressions which had the audience hanging on to his every word. A good time seemed to be had by each and every one of the 1100 guests. The event proved to be exceptional value for money and to cap it all Kevin Keegan had driven from Manchester with his wife and was driving back the next day for no reward other than a game of golf and a good nights sleep. He was presented with an Honorary Life Membership to the Ramside Hall Hotel Golf Club by John Adamson and was made a Lifelong Member of Durham City AFC and presented with a ‘named’ Durham shirt by Chairman Austin Carney. Keegan came across as a warm and sincere person and spending some time in his company one can see that he wears his heart on his sleeve and that he is totally genuine. He took an interest in anyone who took time to talk to him and it was plain to see that he was enjoying every minute. He stated that he had never before attended a function of this sort on this scale and it really is difficult to think of another figure who could command as much respect and fill a Ballroom of this size for a cause such as Durham City AFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If only we weren't owned by a cunt; he might well still be our manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethH Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Apparently Sam Jacks were looking at getting him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Bit of a step down, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If only we weren't owned by a cunt; he might well still be our manager. I know he isn't perfect, far from it in fact but it's hard to describe the buzz he created in such a short time when he was here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hate the bastard with a passion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If only we weren't owned by a c***; he might well still be our manager. I know he isn't perfect, far from it in fact but it's hard to describe the buzz he created in such a short time when he was here Was in the metro centre when it got announced , you could feel the buzz in the air. Kids running and chanting Keegan in a shopping centre is something i'll never forgot. Felt like joining in myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Coupled with his times at Newcastle United he had developed a great affinity with the area. He told of his youth and his search for a football club right through to his career both as a player and manager. had so much success with Liverpool and Hamburg, european footballer of the year twice. And did plenty as a manager elsewhere. but I can guarantee if he had to name any club as his club, it would be Us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 He was asked that on a Manchester radio station about 6 weeks ago. And yes, he said NUFC is his club and always will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 He was asked that on a Manchester radio station about 6 weeks ago. And yes, he said NUFC is his club and always will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Oh this should be fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If only we weren't owned by a c***; he might well still be our manager. I know he isn't perfect, far from it in fact but it's hard to describe the buzz he created in such a short time when he was here Was in the metro centre when it got announced , you could feel the buzz in the air. Kids running and chanting Keegan in a shopping centre is something i'll never forgot. Felt like joining in myself. Despite the fact it was nailed on to end in disaster the atmosphere in town that night against Stoke was amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 He was asked that on a Manchester radio station about 6 weeks ago. And yes, he said NUFC is his club and always will be. KK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dogbeak Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 they enjoyed everything that made reference to their ‘close’ rivals i.e. Sunderland and Manchester United was this talk in 15 years ago like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Keegans Dad was a fan, He was indoctrinated at an early age as so many of us on here will be familiar with. Is it any surprise that we are his team and he is happy to do stuff like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 His biggest regret was his dad not seeing him play/manage the Toon was it not? Same with Sir Bobby. Even Sir Bobby Charlton who for me is a red, says his one regret was to never play for his hometown club NUFC which is what his dad most wanted for him. To any Geordie NUFC will always tug on the old heart strings and... unless you're a Gateshead lad called Andy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Oh and KK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hate the b****** with a passion Jesus wept.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 His biggest regret was his dad not seeing him play/manage the Toon was it not? Same with Sir Bobby. Even Sir Bobby Charlton who for me is a red, says his one regret was to never play for his hometown club NUFC which is what his dad most wanted for him. To any Geordie NUFC will always tug on the old heart strings and... unless you're a Gateshead lad called Andy! Or Paul, or Chris, or even a lad from Longbenton called Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Despite the fact it was nailed on to end in disaster. It certainly didn't have to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If Keegan professes to love Newcastle so much why doesn't he come to any of our games? Just saying like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If Keegan professes to love Newcastle so much why doesn't he come to any of our games? Just saying like. Have a vague feeling he didn't watch any live games since his last stint in management before ours tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hobshobs Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hate the b****** with a passion Take it your single and live on your own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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