Eddie Howe pays tribute to Kevin Keegan after Newcastle edge seven-goal thriller

A message in support to former Newcastle player and manager Kevin Keegan was shown on the screen. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe sent Kevin Keegan his best wishes after watching his side put on the kind of performance in which he revelled during his time at St James’ Park.

Harvey Barnes’ goal in the 12th minute of stoppage time snatched a remarkable 4-3 home win over Leeds hours after the Keegan family’s announcement that the man known on Tyneside as ‘King Kev’ was undergoing treatment for cancer.