Lordy Geordie! - Tough days ahead for Newcastle United

With Easter just around the corner, the time of year has come in the Christian calendar to celebrate the demise and return of a Messiah. At Newcastle United, the return of their messiah came somewhat earlier. Just five weeks ago, Kevin Keegan walked back through the St James’ Park gates to take charge of the first team after eleven years away from the club  and three years in the footballing wilderness. As a player his time with the Magpies was brief but prolific and when he rejoined the club in 1992 as a manager he worked some similar magic. In a five year tenure, he guided the North East giants into the newly formed Premier League and set about a revolution in attacking free flowing football with some of the most exciting players in the game. When club owner Mike Ashley made the monumental decision to re-establish “King Kev” in the Newcastle hot seat following the departure of Sam Allardyce, the fans turned out in force celebrating his return like an old war hero. Their ... (link)