Kevin Keegan receives flood of support after cancer diagnosis

Fans have been sending well wishes to former Newcastle United forward and manager Kevin Keegan after he revealed a stage‑four cancer diagnosis.

Keegan, 75, had his family disclose the cancer in January following further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms in hospital.

The family’s statement linked the diagnosis to the earlier abdominal investigations.

Newcastle United issued a public statement after the announcement.

The club’s statement expressed heartfelt support for Keegan.

It also conveyed the warmest wishes to Keegan and his family.