Kevin Keegan starts his managerial career at Newcastle in 1992, and sets about creating a team full of attacking flair

But the Magpies let a 12-point lead slip in 1996 to gift Man United the title, prompting a famous outburst from Keegan

Keegan joins resurgent Fulham in 1997 as Chief of Operations, but soon takes over team affairs after Ray Wilkins' departure

Fulham win Divison Two in 1999 to the delight of owner Mohamed Al Fayed, but Keegan leaves days later

He replaces Glenn Hoddle in the England hot-seat, and guides England to Euro 2000 after a play-off victory over Scotland

But England's defensive frailties are exposed and they fail to progress beyond the group stage after losing to Romania

Keegan walks away from the job after Germany beat England in a World Cup 2002 qualifier at a rain-sodden Wembley

After six months out of the game, Keegan takes over from Joe Royle at newly-relegated Manchester City in May 2001

Keegan steers City straight back into Premiership, racking up 99 points and 108 goals en route to promotion

Keegan makes some bold moves into the transfer market, bringing in a string of big names, with mixed results

An animated Keegan inspires 10-man Man City to come from 3-0 down to beat Spurs 4-3 in an FA Cup replay last year

Over a year shy of his planned retirement, Keegan leaves, and the game bids farewell to one of its most colourful characters