Keegan departure saddens club and angers fans

Newcastle were tonight facing a fans revolt as an 11th-hour rescue plan failed to prevent Kevin Keegan’s resignation.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2008 - 22:34

Newcastle were tonight facing a fans revolt as an 11th-hour rescue plan failed to prevent Kevin Keegan’s resignation.

The 57-year-old unilaterally announced his departure as manager after three days of talks with club’s hierarchy.

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