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Newcastle Names Stand After Kevin Keegan Amid Fan Tribute

7/21/2026

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Newcastle United will name a stand at St James’ Park after Kevin Keegan.
Thousands of fans gathered with flowers, scarves and Newcastle Brown Ale to honor him.
Alan Shearer called Keegan his hero during the tribute.
Keegan declined a ceremonial role from the owners, saying “statues are for dead people.”
Supporters remembered his mid-1990s spell that built an attacking side that almost won the league.

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Newcastle United will name a stand at St James’ Park after Kevin Keegan.
Thousands of fans gathered with flowers, scarves and Newcastle Brown Ale to honor him.
Alan Shearer called Keegan his hero during the tribute.
Keegan declined a ceremonial role from the owners, saying “statues are for dead people.”
Supporters remembered his mid-1990s spell that built an attacking side that almost won the league.