Newcastle United have revealed these planned tributes to Kevin Keegan.
The club making public what is going to happen on Sunday.
Liverpool are the visitors to St James’ Park.
The perfect opposition in terms of honouring Kevin Keegan on the first Premier League matchday of the season on Tyneside.
An official release from the club on Wednesday stating: ‘On Sunday, we will be paying tribute to Kevin Keegan as we host Liverpool in the first match of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The football world was devastated by the news of Kevin’s passing in July, and the outpouring of love for one of our greatest players and managers has been remarkable and profound. Thousands of supporters created a memorial for Kevin that was seen around the world, reminding everyone of the deep affection held for him in Tyneside and far beyond. At St. James’ Park on Sunday afternoon, both clubs will come together to honour Kevin, acknowledging a legendary figure loved by both sets of supporters.’
Newcastle United have asked fans to get inside St James’ Park in plenty time ahead of kick-off.
The club requesting: ‘We are asking supporters to arrive early in order to be part of honouring Kevin’s life. A video tribute will be played on stadium screens looking back at Kevin’s legendary playing and managerial career. There will also be stadium display by Wor Flags that includes home and visiting supporters. On the pitch, a centre-circle mosaic will be laid after the players’ warm-ups that is made from shirts left at St. James’ Park by supporters in his memory.’
Then immediately before kick-off, the players will gather around the centre circle for a minute’s applause to remember Kevin Keegan.
Also, the players of both teams will warm up wearing shirts dedicated to Kevin Keegan both sides will wear black armbands during the match.
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The club also revealing: ‘Kevin’s family and a number of former players will be special guests of the club for the match, including members of Kevin’s famous Entertainers side. A short private ceremony will be held between both clubs and Kevin’s family before kick-off.’
Sunday’s matchday programme will have Kevin Keegan on the cover and will include ‘a range of tributes alongside exclusive features from those who knew him best.’