Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan after his passing
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Sir Alex Ferguson commemorated Kevin Keegan, who passed away at the age of 75, praising his role in building what Ferguson called Newcastle's greatest team. Ferguson acknowledged their rivalry for Premier League titles during the 1990s, particularly Manchester United's victory over Newcastle in 1996. Keegan was recognized for revitalizing Newcastle and fostering a passionate fanbase. Tributes continue to pour in for the former England manager and player, remembered for his love of the game.
- •Ferguson described Keegan as carrying 'the love of the game on his sleeve.'
- •Keegan died on Monday following a battle with cancer.
- •Ferguson praised Keegan's ability to energize Newcastle supporters.
- •Both managers had fierce competition during the Premier League's rise in the 1990s.
- •Ferguson remembered Keegan for his significant contributions to football.
- 12:41 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘The utmost respect for him’: Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan
"Ferguson says Keegan’s Newcastle was their best ever team ‘Kevin carried the love of the game on his sleeve’ Sir Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle’s “greatest team”. Keegan, who had cancer, died on Monday at the age of 75 and Ferguson has joined the tributes for one of football’s most endearing characters. Ferguson and Keegan were involved a fierce battle for Premier League supremacy, with Ferguson’s Manchester United pipping Newcastle to the title in 1996. “I had the utmost respect for him,” Ferguson told Track Radio. “We had many duels when he was manager of Newcastle, but the job he did at Newcastle was fantastic. He re-energised that club and he brought that enthusiasm and fanaticism great supporters can give. Continue reading...
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