Kevin Keegan was my first football hero. My first hand football memories begin as an eight year old in 1979 and he was the England captain then. If he'd been playing in England at the time I would probably now be a supporter of whichever team he was at then. As it was his almost telepathic understanding with Trevor Brooking in the England team (the only real bright spot for England back then) led me towards West Ham.
His rapport with Newcastle was genuine, although not a geordie, and loved the club. The team he built there was, despite winning nothing, a breath of fresh air to the game. His passion shone through and the "I'll love it if we beat them!" rant still gives me goosebumps.
RIP Kevin.
By
The Hammer ·
I was curious as to what happened to the various players who Terry decided he didn't want. Here's what I've found.
Recent Trialists
Callum Morris (ex-Newcastle and Ireland U21 defender) - Blyth Spartans
Darren Lough (left back, ex-Newcastle) - Ashington AFC
Andy Milne (ex-Leeds) - signed for Barrow, but soon got loaned out to Gainsborough Trinity
Samuel Oji - still unattached as far as I can see. He was the one who seemed very injury prone, and never featured for us in any friendlies.
Gary Mackay Steven - still unattached as far as I can see. He was the other one who seemed very injury prone.
Players Released
Dan Stratford - Hereford (League 2)
Robert Eagle - Grimsby (Conference)
Nauris Bulvitis - FK Ventspils (Latvia)
Jamie Duff - Elgin
Lionel Djebi-Zadi - no idea. I suspect he's playing non-league somewhere in France.
Andrew Barrowman - gave up on football altogether
Feel free to correct or add to this, or to go back further than last season.
All in all though, I don't think Terry will be losing any sleep that he let a star slip through his hands.