With england international Trippier's transfer on the horizon, Newcastle United officially started in the transfer market. With the financial resources of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, it is not difficult to get the Magpies to complete the revival along the path of Chelsea and Manchester City.
But for Newcastle United fans, it wasn't the deciding factor, they missed the team of the 90s, and despite not having a title, Keegan's era was full of good hope.
On 18 January 1997, Dalglish welcomed his first game as Manager of Newcastle United, and the club hoped the legend who led Blackburn to the Premier League title would be replicated, but for the Magpies' die-hard fans, their king was dead. Kevin Keegan unexpectedly resigned as head coach 10 days ago, for reasons that remain unclear.
At the time, Newcastle finished fourth in the Premier League and signed Alain Shearer for a world record £15 million. In Keegan's last two games, the team first beat Tottenham Hotspur 7-1 and then beat Leeds United 3-0.
Keegan's departure ultimately proved to be the end of an era, and the team may not win every game, but he always guarantees that fans can have fun at St. James' Park.
Full of enthusiasm and personality, Keegan has implanted his personality into the team and players, whether it is the unknown Steve Howy or the famous David Ginora, Keegan has the ability to convey information and inspiration.
Describing his team as simply "driven" doesn't make a fair assessment of their shining style of football. By modern standards, Keegan's tactical approach may seem simple, with the 442 formation and two traditional wingers being his killers, although today's tactical philosophy has long been seen as outdated.
In their four seasons in the Premier League, Newcastle United finished twice runners-up and one third place, with the worst result being sixth place, they did not win trophies, but managed to become the top team in the Premier League and attracted a large number of fans.
Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. When Keegan agreed to sell Cole to Manchester United in January 1995, the fan's relationship with Keegan was put to the test. But Keegan showed extraordinary confidence, asking the fans to stay calm and continue to support the team, and he was confident of bringing the team into the continental competition and rekindling the dream of the fans. The team's signing of Shearer from Manchester United a year later became an important motivator for achieving Keegan's ambitions.
When assessing Keegan's Newcastle coaching experience, there is a game that must not be ignored, and the five-goal victory over Manchester United at home is definitely a perfect performance. Facing the biggest rival at the time, the team completed its revenge. After that game, the always arrogant Cantona took the initiative to shake Keegan's hand in the players' tunnel, "Your team is really fantastic. ”
Subsequently, the team's boss at the time, Sir John Hall, declared: "Today, everyone saw who was the champions of England. Ironically, though, Hall was a slur as United lifted the trophy again, but Newcastle United won the hearts of many with their attacking football.
Three months after that game, Keegan issued a statement that gently resigned without anger, only with suppressed disappointment.
When Newcastle fans fought Ashley, they remembered Keegan's greatest achievement. What impressed them was not the flamboyant playing style, the big names or the big wins after win, but the trust That Keegan built between his supporters and the club. This, too, is important for the Saudis.
Having money, having a famous coach, having big stars and champions, of course, is everything the fans want, but that alone is not enough. (Supine Braces/zz)