Kevin Keegan was rejected by Doncaster and Coventry as a schoolboy but joined Scunthorpe United as an apprentice in 1968 and made his league debut at the age of 17 against Peterborough Utd. Bill Shankly then paid £35,000 for him to join Liverpool in May 1971. He was sold to... Read more
Kevin Keegan was rejected by Doncaster and Coventry as a schoolboy but joined Scunthorpe United as an apprentice in 1968 and made his league debut at the age of 17 against Peterborough Utd. Bill Shankly then paid £35,000 for him to join Liverpool in May 1971. He was sold to SV Hamburg West Germany for £500,000 in June 1977. In August 1982 he returned to England to join Southampton for £100,000. He moved to Newcastle in May 1984 for £100,000.
Kevin made his England debut against Wales in Cardiff at the age of 22 in 1972. He won 63 caps scoring 21 goals and played his last game for England at World Cup in 1982
Kevin joined Newcastle United as manager in February 1992. Newcastle were promoted as champions in 92/93 with a record number of points and because of their style of football became known as the entertainers.
He joined Fulham FC in September 1998 who were the 18th in the second division.
In his first year in charge as manager they won the second division championship with a record number of points.
He was approached by the FA to manage England Part Time until July 1999 with the objective being to qualify for EURO 2000. England subsequently qualified and he agreed to take up position full time in May 1999.
He managed Manchester City between 2001 and 2005. In his first season, City were promoted as First Division champions after scoring 108 league goals.
He returned to Newcastle in 2008 but after just one season he resigned.
Honours:
Football League Championship Medal 72/73 75/76 76/77
F A Cup Winner 74
European Cup Winner 77
UEFA Cup Winner 73 & 76
Englands Footballer of the Year 75/76
European Footballer of the year 77/78 78/79
PFA Player of the year 81/82
Kevin is a captivating speaker on the motivation and teamworking skills that brought him success both as a player and as a manager.
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Kevin Keegan's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Kevin tailored to your event.
Kevin Keegan speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Kevin to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Kevin Keegan for events worldwide, subject to Kevin's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Kevin Keegan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Kevin can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Kevin Keegan on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Kevin can offer.
Kevin Keegan delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Kevin Keegan's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Kevin's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Kevin Keegan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Kevin's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Kevin Keegan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Kevin Keegan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Kevin's current availability for your dates.