One of the great favourites of the modern game, who retired to Costa del Sol in Spain, has managed Newcastle United (twice) Fulham, Man City and England, Ran a Soccer Circus in Scotland and is now a television pundit for ESPN.

Keegan had been out of football for almost three years when he returned to Newcastle for a second spell as manager in January 2008. However, this lasted only eight months, as he resigned in September, following speculation about a dispute with the club's directors.

Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan claimed the most difficult decision of his life had been vindicated after being awarded £2million in damages for constructive dismissal in his second spell in the St James' Park hot seat.