Here's a look at the chequered career path of former Liverpool and Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan.

1951: Born 14 February in Armthorpe, Doncaster, England

1967: Signed by Division four side Scunthorpe United.

1968: Makes his debut for Scunthorpe United aged just 17 and made 29 league starts in his maiden season.

1971: After scoring 18 goals in 124 games for Scunthorpe, Keegan is snapped by Liverpool boss Bill Shankly, for US$70,000.

1971: Makes his debut for the Reds on 14 August 1971, opening his account after just 12 minutes against Nottingham Forest.

1972: Makes his full England debut against Wales at Ninian Park in a World Cup qualifier.

1973: Claims first domestic trophies for Liverpool, partnering new striker John Toshack as Liverpool claim the league title for the first time after seven years as well as the UEFA Cup, where Keegan scored twice in their 3-2 triumph over Borussia Mönchengladbach.

1974: Keegan ‘s double strikes against Newcastle United in the 1974 FA Cup final saw Liverpool claim the coveted trophy.

1976: Helped Liverpool win the league title and the UEFA Cup against FC Bruges, where he scored in both legs of the final.

1977: After helping Liverpool claim the treble consisting the league, FA Cup and the European Cup and after 323 appearances and 100 goals, Keegan left to join German powerhouses Hamburg.

1978: Scored 12 goals in first season with Hamburg and was bestowed the honour of the European Footballer of the Year award.

1979: Helps Hamburg claim the Bundesliga title and earns the nickname "Might Mouse" from the Hamburg faithful for his dynamite performances.

1980: After losing to Nottingham Forest in the European Cup final and pipped by Bayern Munich to the league title, Keegan shocks the football fraternity by joining English strugglers Southampton in 1980.

1980: Makes his debut for the Saints Shamrock Rovers on 23 July 1980 at Lansdowne Road.

1982: Won PFA Player of The Year award and was granted an OBE for his services to Association Football.

1982: Was in England's squad for the World Cup in Spain but missed a point blank header against the hosts in a game the Three Lions had to win to progress.

1982: After 2 years of squabbles with the Southampton management, Keegan jumped ship to the Second Division with Newcastle United.

1984: Helps Newcastle gain promotion to the top flight, scoring 48 goals in 78 matches.

1984: Announces retirement from football, and plays his final league game against Brighton and Hove Albion, scoring in a 3-1 victory.

1992: Returns to Newcastle United, this time as coach, on 5 February 1992.

1993: Keegan resurrects Newcastle and the club wins promotion once again after being relegated to the second tier in 1989.

1994: Keegan led Newcastle to a superb third placed finish after coming as the league's new boys.

1996: After leading the Premier League table with a 12 point lead over second placed Manchester United in the 1995/1996 season, Keegan's Newcastle fade away as United claim the championship.

1996: Keegan makes his now legendary "I'd love it if we beat them! Love it!" rant against Manchester United after seeing his side overtaken by Fergie's charges.

1997: Keegan stuns the world by announcing his resignation as Magpies boss on 7 January.

1997: Returns to football, this time as "Chief Operating Officer" at Second Division side Fulham on 25 September before taking over as manager in the few months ahead.

1999: Keegan led Fulham to promotion to Division 1.

1999: Takes over the England hot seat, replacing Glenn Hoddle in February 1999.

1999: Leads England to victory in his first match in charge, in a 3-1 win over Poland in the Euro 2000 qualifiers.

2000: Double 3-2 losses against Portugal and Romania sandwiched between a 1-0 win over Germany in the Euro 200 group stages saw England crashing out.

2000: Resigns as England boss immediately after their 0-1 home loss to Germany on October 7 in their 2002 World Cup qualifiers at Wembley, the last match to be played at the stadium before it was torn down.

2001: Returns to coaching, this time at Manchester City on May 24, 2001.

2001: Helped City win promotion to the Premier League.

2005: After four inconsistent years with the Citizens, Keegan agreed to leave his post on 10 March 2005 in order to completely retire from football.

2008: Keegan makes a shock return to Newcastle United as coach on 16 January 2008.

2008: After eight winless games on his return, Keegan finally breaks his duck with a 2-0 success over old club Fulham on 22 March 2008.

2008: Following the closure of the transfer window, newspaper sources cited that Keegan had either been sacked or quit the club on 2 September 2008 after disagreements with the board over transfer targets .

2008: Newcastle issue a statement on 3 September 2008 a insisting that Keegan had not been sacked or quit as boss, although discussions are still ongoing.

2008: Resigns as Newcastle manager on 4 September. 

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