Kevin Keegan dies at age 75

Published Jul 20, 04:07 PM UTC

Mirror chief sports writer Andy Dunn pays tribute to Kevin Keegan, the Liverpool and Newcastle icon who died at age 75. Keegan, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, is remembered as an irrepressible, infectious, and down-to-earth character who was a joy to watch and be around. Dunn highlights Keegan's elite playing career, including his defining performance in the 1977 European Cup final and his two FA Cup final goals for Liverpool against Newcastle. The article notes Keegan's nuanced place in Liverpool history, his successful stint at SV Hamburg, and his later managerial career with Newcastle and England, including his famous 'I'll Love It' rant. Dunn argues Keegan's contribution to football has been slightly under-appreciated and that he should have been a national treasure, possibly knighted in modern times.