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Newcastle and Liverpool plan Kevin Keegan tribute before season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:54 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Newcastle and Liverpool plan Kevin Keegan tribute before season opener

Summary

Newcastle United and Liverpool are coordinating a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League season opener on Sunday, 23 August. Keegan passed away at the age of 75, having had a notable impact at Newcastle as both a player and manager. Newcastle will wear black armbands during pre-season and hold a minute's silence prior to a match against Gateshead on Saturday. Keegan's image will also be displayed in the seventh minute of games against Bristol City, Bayer Leverkusen, and Strasbourg on 15 and 16 August. The club is consulting Keegan's family for a permanent tribute.

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By the Numbers

•Kevin Keegan died earlier this week at the age of 75.
•Newcastle will wear black armbands during all pre-season matches.
•A minute's silence will be held before the Gateshead match.
•Keegan's photo will be displayed in the seventh minute of select games.
•Newcastle is working with Liverpool on a fitting tribute before the season opener.

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4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle will honour Keegan throughout pre-season

What they're saying

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Newcastle United and Liverpool are in discussions over a tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League season opener on Sunday, 23 August (16:30 BST). Keegan, who scored 28 goals and contributed 13 assists in his final season as a player at St James' Park, died at the age of 75 this week. In a club statement, Newcastle United confirmed they are in communication with Liverpool "to ensure his memory is marked fittingly before the game".
— Yahoo Sports

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