Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75, was a charismatic and influential figure in football, celebrated as a world-class player for Liverpool and Hamburg, and a beloved manager at Newcastle United.

As a player, Keegan won three league titles, the European Cup, FA Cup, and two Uefa Cups with Liverpool. He later achieved significant success with Hamburg, winning the Bundesliga and earning the Ballon d'Or twice in 1978 and 1979. His return to England saw him star for Southampton and then become a legendary figure at Newcastle United, both as a player and manager.

Keegan's managerial career at Newcastle was marked by thrilling football and a challenge for the title, famously encapsulated by his "I will love it if we beat them" outburst. Despite an ill-fated spell as England manager, his career was defined by passion, talent, and a vibrant personality that endeared him to fans.