Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan reveals he has stage four cancer.
Stage four is the most advanced stage of cancer, and means the disease has spread to other parts of the body. The football world has since rallied around the two-time European footballer of the year, who has been undergoing treatment in recent months.
In one of his first public appearances since the news, Keegan was handed an emotional standing ovation as he returned to"Whilst having the scan for the operation, they found out I had cancer. They said they had an absolute top doctor for fighting what you have got, which is stage four cancer.
"He said, 'Kevin, this new treatment, I've got a tremendous strike rate'. I said, 'What's your strike rate?
' He said, '33%'. I thought it would be 80%, 90%. 33%!job in 2021 to try and get the inside track on the club and the mindset he needed to succeed. Howe has just endured a bruising league season after the Magpies slipped to 12th place in the Premier League table. But Keegan is firmly behind the "first manager to win anything since most of us have been alive" after he lifted the League Cup last season.
An open invitation remains for Keegan to return to St James' Park and, though he was conscious of "intruding", the club legend reiterated he "wants to say goodbye" having not taken in a game at the stadium since winning his case for constructive dismissal following his departure in 2009.
"You will have to wait until I die, I'm afraid," he added. "I'm not against the statues that are outside at all, but it's not something that really means that much to me. "His passion, leadership and connection to the club and city have shaped some of our most memorable moments. "Everyone at the club is behind Kevin and sends strength and best wishes to him and his family for the journey ahead.
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