One of Keegans first jobs will be in deciding who should be the next Newcastle United Captain. On Wednesday night it was Shay Given. Against Man United it was Alan Smith. Previously it had be Geremi. But who do you think should become Captain?
I would personally hand the armband to Stephen Taylor. Yes hes young […]

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So what did you think of Kevin’s first conference since coming back?
I for one was certainly impressed and had me iching to get to the game tomorrow for the first time in a long time… (apart from Wednesday night). Even though we are down to the bare bones I see us getting the result and […]

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Hi everyone. Just wanted to do a quick update on how things are going here at Newcastle United Blog.
I started this out the other week as you all know and the reason for that was to encourage a bit of fans banter. Its getting visits from quite a few of you and good to see […]

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Well having let everything settle down a little bit and everyone have their say, just wanted to let everyone know that the official unveiling of Special K will be today at 2pm. It is for press only and can be seen on SkySports. No general public will be allowed as Kevin has requested for the […]

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Well I have to say. I liked the idea of Keegan as our new manager but had my doubts as well.
Now that its actually happened I actually had goose pimples!! Shivers down my spine!! I am sure geordies all over the world are having the same feeling and its GREAT!
A friend has already hit the […]

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Kevin Keegan is now 56 years old.
Previously managed Newcastle United from 1992 to 1997.
He last managed Manchester City and quit in March 2005.
He setup and has since been managing his ‘Soccer Circus’ in Glasgow.
Signed Alan Shearer for £15 million.
Lost 12 point lead to Manchester United in 1995/1996 with Newcastle United just missing out on the […]

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Its official! The return of King Kevin!
More to follow but Kevin Keegan is the new official Newcastle United manager.
One thing… FANTASTIC!

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Houllier - Apparently a none starter and is likely to stay where he is.
Shearer - Doesn’t believe they want him but would be more than willing to do it and thinks capable of turning fortunes around.
Hughes - All gone a bit quiet here and is looking more and more unlikely while he concentrates on the […]

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Must be commited.
Able to cope with extreme pressure.
Ability to work with youth.
Speak good English.

Chris Mort today outlined in his programme notes for Wednesday what the ideal candidate for the Newcastle United managers job. Expect it to be listed in Thursday’s Chronicle jobs section for further contact details.
Mort says : “There has been a great deal […]

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Shearer touched down from his trip to Bardbados today quoted as saying ‘One day, hopefully’ when asked whether he would want to be manager of Newcastle United. When questioned further about the possibly partnership pairing of himself and Kevin Keegan he said he had not spoken to Keegan for a long time and that we […]

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