Fun times here again as Magpie Messiah is back in Toon

CALL it romantic. Call it foolhardy. Call it the quixotic whim of a billionaire.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2008 - 00:00

But maybe also call it the most daring and potentially brilliant managerial appointment in the history of the Premier League.

Kevin Keegan is back in charge of Newcastle United.

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