Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to Keegan amid classic match relive
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Newcastle, under Kevin Keegan, lost a thrilling match to Liverpool in a celebrated Premier League encounter. As both teams prepare for their upcoming fixture at St James' Park, they will honor Keegan's contributions to the game. The clash is recognized as one of the league's best ever games, highlighting the intense rivalry between the clubs. Fans and players are reflecting on the match as anticipation builds for the league opener.
- •Match celebrated as one of Premier League's best games.
- •Newcastle managed by Kevin Keegan during the memorable encounter.
- •Both clubs will pay tribute to Keegan at St James' Park.
- •Upcoming Premier League opener set between Newcastle and Liverpool.
- 2:27 PMThe Guardian Sport — Newcastle United v Liverpool: Premier League – live
- 5:17 AMBBC Sport — Relive: Keegan's Newcastle lose thriller to Liverpool
"⚽ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm (BST) kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Get the Football Daily email | Drop us a line If there is a match between Newcastle and Liverpool, the mind instantly goes to Kevin Keegan. The man was a genius and King Kev will be rightly honoured today at St James’ Park as the two clubs meet. Tifos, banners and a 52,000-card salute is planned, while a mosaic has been designed to fit inside the centre circle, made up of shirts that were left in tribute by Newcastle supporters at the ground following the news of his death last month. RIP Keegan. If talk of a club legend has dominated the historical discourse off the pitch, it is a much less popular, less permed individual that is a more defining figure for both clubs on this particular match. Continue reading...
"BBC Sport looks back at one of the Premier League's best ever games as Newcastle, then managed by Kevin Keegan, lost a thriller to Liverpool. Both clubs will pay tribute to Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportAug 23, 2026, 2:27 PMNewcastle United v Liverpool: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm (BST) kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Get the Football Daily email | Drop us a line If there is a match between Newcastle and Liverpool, the mind instantly goes to Kevin Keegan. The man was a genius and King Kev will be rightly honoured today at St James’ Park as the two clubs meet. Tifos, banners and a 52,000-card salute is planned, while a mosaic has been designed to fit inside the centre circle, made up of shirts that were left in tribute by Newcastle supporters at the ground following the news of his death last month. RIP Keegan. If talk of a club legend has dominated the historical discourse off the pitch, it is a much less popular, less permed individual that is a more defining figure for both clubs on this particular match. Continue reading...
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 5:17 AMRelive: Keegan's Newcastle lose thriller to Liverpool
BBC Sport looks back at one of the Premier League's best ever games as Newcastle, then managed by Kevin Keegan, lost a thriller to Liverpool. Both clubs will pay tribute to Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park.
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