Keegan's Toon future in doubt
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Keegan's Toon future in doubt
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is understood to have been holding talks with senior officials amid speculation about his future at the club. Rumours that Keegan had quit were strong enough to have fans despairing at the state of the club. Speculation is rife that a split between owner Mike Ashley and the popular Keegan had forced the manager to walk away. The former England boss only returned to St James' Park for a second spell as manager eight months ago but bookies have stopped taking bets on his departure. Frank Gilmour, of the Independent Newcastle United Supporters Association, said: "It's an absolute farce, you cannot run a football club like this." Keegan appeared to have been undermined by having Dennis Wise and other directors appointed after he took over from former Toon boss Sam Allardyce. There was speculation that the club's trading before the transfer window closed caused the rift between the manager and Ashley. Keegan walked out on the club in January 1997 when he was manager, citing off-pitch interference. Mr Gilmour said: "This is on a par with what happened 12 years ago. I wouldn't blame Keegan for going whatsoever."
ITN | September 2, 2008
