Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the fierce managerial rival who built Newcastle’s “best ever team” amid an ongoing outpouring of affection for Kevin Keegan. We had many duels when he was manager of Newcastle, but I have to say the job he did at Newcastle was fantastic. “He re-energised that club and he brought that enthusiasm and fanaticism that great supporters can give. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe laid down flowers outside St James’ Park, surrounded by a number of supporters who had congregated at the ground to pay tribute to Keegan. Kevin Keegan and Trevor Brooking played together for England (PA/PA)“My friendship with Kevin goes back many decades, to our playing days for England.