Keegan defends McManaman swoop

Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan has defended his decision to sign Real Madrid reject Steve McManaman.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2003 - 10:41

Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan has defended his decision to sign Real Madrid reject Steve McManaman.

Keegan swooped for the former England winger over the weekend after it became clear McManaman no longer had a long-term future in the Spanish capital.

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