Kevin Keegan invited to Newcastle-Liverpool game despite Saudi problem

Newcastle is set to invite Liverpool legend and former Magpies manager Kevin Keegan back to St James’ Park for the Premier League clash against the Reds next month

Newcastle might be welcoming a familiar face back to St James’ Park when the team goes head-to-head with Liverpool next month.

The Magpies are set to host the Reds on December 4, as Eddie Howe’s players aim to ascend the Premier League rankings. As per MailOnline, Newcastle is considering inviting Kevin Keegan to the match against Liverpool, with the Toon preparing a special tribute.

It’s claimed the former Magpies manager and Reds legend has previously declined such offers. Indeed, Keegan hasn’t been seen at a game at St James’ Park since his dismissal by Mike Ashley in 2008.

It’s believed the 73-year-old has been hesitant to align himself with the new Saudi owners, who took over the club in October 2021. It’s also mentioned that Keegan is an admirer of Howe, who has turned the club into one of the Premier League’s top teams.

While Howe will be keen to impress his fan, the Magpies haven’t managed a win against Liverpool in 15 matches. The last time the Tyneside team triumphed over the Reds was in December 2015; Steve McClaren’s team beat Liverpool 2-0 at St James’ Park during Jurgen Klopp’s inaugural term as head coach.

Georginio Wijnaldum, a future Liverpool midfielder, scored a late winner after an own goal by Martin Skrtel had given Newcastle the lead. Klopp didn’t mince his words post-match, admitting: “Nearly everything [went wrong], I would say – the start, the middle and the end. This was obviously not a really good football game.