00:01Thousands of tributes left for Kevin Keegan at St James' Park have reflected the lasting
00:06affection many supporters feel for one of Newcastle United's most influential figures.
00:10The club says the public can make final visits before floral tributes begin to be removed
00:15while longer-lasting memorials are considered.
00:18Keegan died on the 20th of July aged 75.
00:22Flowers, cards, shirts and scarves have been placed outside the stadium by supporters remembering
00:26his achievements as both a player and a manager.
00:29Though he wasn't born in Newcastle, his connection with the club and the city made him one of
00:33Tyneside's most admired football personalities.
00:37Newcastle United says non-perishable items will be stored while discussions continue with
00:41supporter groups about permanent ways to preserve them.
00:44One suggestion being considered is using shirts and scarves to create a commemorative flag although
00:49no final decision has been announced.
00:51The club thanked everyone who visited St James' Park to pay their respects and says decaying
00:57flowers could be recycled into soil conditioner for use on academy pitches.
01:01Keegan helped Newcastle win promotion after joining as a player before later returning as
01:06manager, creating a legacy still celebrated across the region.
01:10The club says supporters will be updated once decisions are reached on preserving lasting memorial
01:14items.
01:15Consultation with supporter groups is continuing and the club says every non-perishable tribute
01:20will remain carefully stored until future plans are agreed.
01:23His legacy continues to resonate with generations of Newcastle supporters.
01:27We are
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