KEEGAN RESIGNS

Newcastle make a solid enough start to the season, opening up with a 1-1 draw with Premier League champions Manchester United at Old Trafford and following up with a 1-0 defeat of Bolton.

However, rumours begin to circulate about Keegan's imminent departure from the club before his side's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, and on 4 September, the 'Messiah' resigns as manager for a second time.

Keegan cites interference in transfer matters, and the fans turn their fire on owner Mike Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise.