Kevin Keegan leaves Newcastle United

September 5, 2008

After Alan Curbishley’s departure from West Ham United, Kevin Keegan has become the second manager to leave his club in this season.

King Kev left Newcastle United in disarray. With all the rescue plans for preventing his departure failed, Magpies is sure to be facing a revolt from their fans in the coming times.

This news ended a 3 days of strong speculation in St James Park. According to sources, Keegan’s relationship with club’s hierarchy was broken to an irreparable situation over the latter’s transfer policy.
Keegan, who made a comeback to Newcastle for his second spell in January, didn’t take training after transfer season closed.

In a statement to LMA, Keegan was reported saying that he has been working hard for finding a way forward with club owners, but his voice could barely reach their ears.

Keegan said ‘It is my personal opinion that managers should have the right for managing club. No one, even owners, should impose their decisions on player contracts. Eventually, it the managers, who face all the criticism for the decision in regards to a player.’

‘Though I want to see the side do well in the current season, I am in no state of working with them. Although I might have let down players, staff and supporters, I am sure that they will respect my decision.’

Now, Hammers and Magpies are without managers at a crucial juncture of the season. They will be hoping to gather the same spirit that Chelsea showed after Jose Mourinho vacated them in the previous season.

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