The footballing world has been mourning the late Kevin Keegan following the 75-year-old's passing's earlier this week.
Fans have flocked to St. James' Park in their thousands, laying scarves, memorabilia and flowers at the foot of Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer's statues in recent days.
Supporters can now also leave a message for 'King Kev' in the memory book situated at the St. James' Park, based at the Box Office, in the coming days.
Those who cannot attend the stadium in person can leave an online message to Keegan, by clicking here.
Hundreds have already shared their memories and tales of the former Newcastle United player and manager. Below, find some of the emotive messages of condolences from supporters so far.
Fans leave online tribute messages for Kevin Keegan
Julie: Thank you for everything you did for our club and firmly putting it back in the map. You will never be forgotten as our Messiah but most importantly you were a husband , father and grandfather and my thoughts are with your family at this sad time . RIP King Kev.
Ian: Rip King Kev... You were more than a legend, you were "Mr Newcastle United" and you united all the fans. The best years I can remember were with you at the helm. Your name will ring forever at St James Park
Gary: Newcastle fans don't expect a team to win but we expect effort. Kevin lit a candle and because of him we dared to dream again. That candle ignited our club, enabling it to shine bringing hope and happiness to millions. Thank you Kevin.
Iain: A true gentleman and will always be a legend in my eyes. RIP King Kev.
Ch: Dear King Kev, you are the reason why a little boy many miles away in a tiny island of Singapore fall in love with football, the club and the city of Newcastle. The ‘Entertainers’ captured my heart and ever since, I’ve been a loyal supporter of the club for over 30 years. You have touched more lives than you could ever imagine. May you rest in peace and bless us from above, together with Sir Bobby Robson.
Ben: As a lad growing up in the 90s, Kevin Keegan gave me some of the best memories I've ever had as a Newcastle United fan. He made us believe that anything was possible. The football, the passion, the pride he brought back to our club – it was something special that I'll never forget. He didn't just build a team, he brought a city together. Every match at St James' Park felt full of hope, excitement and belief because of him. Thank you for everything you gave to Newcastle United and to the fans. You'll always be one of our greatest legends, and your legacy will live on every time the black and white shirts step onto the pitch. Rest in peace, there's only one King Kev. Once a Geordie, always a Geordie.
Conner: Forever a hero and a legend, to young fans and old, a man with a story worth telling for generations, rest easy King Kev.
Emma: Kev, thank you for believing and teaching us to never stop. You will forever be part of us and forever sorely missed. Sleep well.
Craig: I was born a Geordie, born to support Newcastle United, but you made me fall in love with the club, made us dream of what we could be. King Kev, Special K, you saved the club, made it was it is today. You gave us the best times, never to be forgotten.
Wendy: The only words I can possibly say about Kevin Keegan is - My hero. Newcastle United’s king & saviour to be matched with Sir Bobby Robson. Heartbreaking that you have gone.
Mike: King Kev! At the heart of many of my memories from 60+ yrs a NUFC supporter. That "last match" as a player, the emotional roller coaster of the 95/96 season ...and trying (and failing) to catch up with you in the Great North Run! A life very well lived. RIP.
Karl: The first Newcastle manager I can remember from my childhood, giving me so many amazing experiences of following a team that everytime they stepped out onto the pitch showed passion, enthusiasm, commitment and never failed to entertain me. My passion for football has never waivered since and you brought that simple concept of how football should be played at all times. RIP King Kev
Simon: Always thought it was appropriate that someone born on 14th February would make me fall in love with football. Thanks so much for always being a fantastic ambassador for the club and allowing us to dream and for waking a sleeping giant of a football club. We will always be walking in a Keegan wonderland. Rest easy.
Helen: You made football fun and exciting again. Your enthusiasm was contagious. RIP.
Kristian: You and your style of football was the reason I support Newcastle. I'm from Manchester and could have quite easily supported one of the Manchester teams but from the start I was obsessed with Newcastle, with you in charge and I wouldn't change it for anything. Now I get to visit Newcastle 5 or 6 times a year with my Son who like me is obsessed, so for that I can only thank you! RIP KING KEV.
Kelly: Thank you for all you have given to our beloved club! I will always cherish the amazing and memorable moments I experienced with the rest of the Toon Army. Your departure as a player and both arrivals as manager, those are the days we will talk about forever. What a ride! You will always be the face of NUFC King Kev, once a Geordie, always a Geordie. Sleep well sir and thank you.
Barrie: A true giant of the game and a truly nice man. Brought back my love of football and my life long support of newcastle. I was honoured to meet him and the world today is just a little less bright for the loss of a shining star. RIP King Kev gone but never forgotten.
Paul: King Kev. The Messiah. My first and only real football hero. RIP boss.
Graham: Thank you Kevin, thank you for saving this club and transforming it in to what it is today. Thank you for giving me a football hero to look up to and thank you for all the memories and the wild ride you took us on. Rest in peace our legend.
Lucy: Rest in peace King Kev, thank you for the happiest childhood memories of the entertainers, they & you were my heroes. Never ever forgotten, condolences to all family & friends.
Colin: Dear Kevin, Newcastle is the house that you built. You were more than a Footballer, you were ever-present in my life growing up in the 1980s. You will be unbelievably missed. Godspeed my Hero.
Steven: They say you should never meet your heroes, well I had the privilege of attending an evening with King Kev last year and the biggest compliment I can give is that somehow he managed to surpass my expectations. You build a picture in your head of what a person might be like and he was everything and more than you could wish for. He gave up so much time for everyone and was unbelievably warm and generous. He was my boyhood hero but spending just a few moments in his company it felt as though I had known him for a lifetime. There are not many people that I have ever met that make you feel a sense of pride in your belonging but that is exactly what he did. We have been blessed to have had such an inspirational leader to have played such an influential role in shaping the history of our football club. Thank you for the hope, the belief and the wonderful memories. RIP KING KEV.
Carole: I was extraordinarily lucky to meet King Kev in the last few weeks. Even towards the end of his life, he had time for everybody and his personality shone. They say never meet your heroes - they clearly never met KK. We love you so much, we hope you felt that last month, and will treasure everything you did for our club. Carole
Craig: It was an absolute privilege to be a season ticket holder during the magnificent seasons where we shared a dream that almost became a reality. To me you will always be the manager in your early 40s who made it your business to turn a vision into something wonderful and real. We may not have realised the full potential, but I wouldn't change that era for a moment. It happened because of you, and only because of you and for that I, and many other fans of this wonderful club will be forever in your debt. Thank you for letting us walk in a Keegan Wonderland and offering us something beyond our wildest dreams. You will never be forgotten and I just hope you rest in eternal peace. Farewell, Kevin, you truly were my footballing legend, and hero.
Jacqueline: I was fortunate to start going to games in 1980, so when you arrived it was an unbelievable time. Then when you came back as manager, I got my season ticket and still have it to this day. Thank you for everything you gave us, as fans and as city. King Kev, you will forever be a Geordie and a legend.
Alan: Can’t believe that you’re gone. I was always hoping that you’d come back in some capacity….sadly that wasn’t possible. Your love for the club and the region was always beyond measure. You were always the soul and passion of Newcastle United and that will never change. The club and city will never ever forget you. Always and forever a legend.
Timothy: Thank you, Kevin, for making me fall in love with Newcastle United. I will never forget your enthusiasm and drive to make the club a success. May you rest in peace and remember the love that all football fans had for you.
David: Every thing changed for me and many others that beautiful day in August when you took a place in every Geordie heart with that winning goal! I was in the Gallowgate that day and I’m not sure the elation of that single goal will be surpassed ! Rest in peace King Kev, you will never be forgotten
Alan E: I went to my first game in 1984, your last league game as a player against Brighton and Hove Albion, I was 8 years old, and after watching you I was hooked, thank you for everything you did for our great club, you were an amazing kind hearted person whose memory will live on forever. RIP King Kev.
Gary J: Extraordinary man, legendary player and manager. Heartfelt thank you from the bottom of my heart for some of the best moments I'll ever experience in a football stadium. Long live King Kev in our memories.
Wayne: Thank you King for giving me the best years of my life as a Newcastle United fan. You gave us Geordies hopes and dreams. This club wouldn’t not be here if it wasn’t for you! My heart goes out to your family.
Alan A: Rest in Peace, Kevin. I will never ever forget what you did for my football club. You were a fantastic footballer, a fantastic manager and above all, a fantastic person. Always humble, always respectful, honest and so very passionate. A true legend, forever in our hearts. God Bless you.
Trevor: The great man lit a spark the day he walked back into SJP as a manager. He just got the Geordie nation. The joy, the entertainment, the togetherness, best days of my life. Thank you King Kev. Long live the King, you will always be remembered as a true legend.
Jade: Rest in peace, King Kev. You gave us some of the most magical, unforgettable moments in our club's history - first as a talisman on the pitch, and later by bringing the belief and passion back to St James' Park that we had been missing for so long. Thank you for everything you did for Newcastle United. My deepest condolences to Jean and all the family. Howay the Lads, forever.
Kristopher: Thank you for making me fall in love with this club as a 7 year old boy. I am now 41 and your legacy and contributions to this club will never be forgotten. To many you were the "Messiah" and the reason we all flocked to SJP every home game. That legacy continues even now with tales of the "entertainers" and the absolute joy you filled those stands with. Thank you for everything King Kev. We love you.
Lisa: Kevin Keegan gave Newcastle United more than memories — he gave us hope. He made us dream, believe, and stand proud. His passion for the club, the city and its people united generations of supporters and helped shape the spirit that still lives on today. Thank you for everything you gave to Newcastle United. Your legacy will forever be woven into the fabric of this football club and this city. You will be greatly missed, but forever celebrated. A true hero. Forever a Geordie.
Marc: As a young lad I was lucky enough to attend one of the Blue Star Days held by Newcastle United. My uncle who took me to the match regularly won the competition to take me and I'll never forget it. I still have the jumper, poster and photo of me sitting on King Kev's knee. I knew you were a huge figure and worshipped by all who attended the club but who would've thought how integral you would become to the rebirth of the club and City. You will never be forgotten Kev. We'll sing your name forevermore. Walking in a Keegan Wonderland.
Jacob: Kevin, I became a Newcastle United fan long after you had brought the club from the second tier to the heights enjoyed not relatively long ago. It's been wonderful to see how far the club has come simply because you were a part of it as a player and as a manager. Newcastle United and every fan, both long-time and new, have you to thank for it. Forever King Kev.
Doug: How fortunate we were that your path crossed ours Kevin. You made us the centre of the football world for a brief period. Always in our hearts, thank you for everything you did. RIP to a legend.
Anne: Such very sad news. We only saw Kevin end of May at a talk in he was on top form, reminiscing about his career such funny stories. He had time for everyone - and I mean everyone. Kevin is Newcastle United and he just got it/us. Many happy memories going to watch training in Durham with lots of photos with Kevin and the players. Condolences to his family. Rest easy King Kev, never forgotten.
Chris: You brought football into my life and heart! As a child in the 90s you saved my club and with it gave me the start of my football journey and love of Newcastle United. Your “Entertainers” encapsulated everything that is beautiful about the game. For that alone you were my hero growing up! RIP King Kev.
Malcolm: Kevin Keegan knew what the North East was, he loved it for what it was, and we all love him back.
Aaron: King Kev and The Entertainers! As a young boy, this era made me fall in love with football and had a direct impact on my life to this very day. Thank you, KK, and rest in peace.
Graham W: To the one and only King Kev. Thank you for the memories. You changed the direction and reputation of our club beyond all comprehension. Your passion and style of football made us the entertainers and that will live forever in the hearts of those of us who had the privilege of watching you work. Rest in peace the ‘Geordie Messiah’.
Mohamud: Kevin Keegan, the man who made Newcastle United what it is today. He brought us out of the depths and into the glorious lights of success, both home and abroad. An adopted Geordie, who connected our club with its fans and brought a city closer than ever. To the players he was the gaffer, for the Toon army he'll always be a legend. Rest in peace.
Ged: The first British footballing superstar. A real superstar, because of your humble, hard-working, people-first brilliance; on and off the field. True legends never die. From the bottom of my heart, thank you King Kev.
Tom E: I'm too young to remember Kevin's incredible impact on the club in his playing days and first managerial stint, but I grew up on the stories and watching repeats of the Entertainers. Seeing him return and build an exciting half-season around the Owen, Viduka and Martins front three felt special enough for me. His positivity, relentless desire for more and refusal to accept the pecking order remains inspirational - an energy that should be the foundation of our club forever more. His legacy will live on. Thanks, King Kev.
Maxine: You gave me football in my life. Always in our hearts. R.I.P King Kev.
Graeme: Kevin was the reason I started to support Newcastle United in the 90's. His style of football was so exciting to watch and made you want to play football that way. Kevin will never be forgotten by any Newcastle United supporter. RIP Kevin.
Trevor S: The man who made me fall in love with NUFC. I’ll never forget my first match back in 1984. I was hooked and have been ever since. I cried when you left in that big white helicopter! But then you came back! You gave me some of the best experiences as an adult supporter following the team at home, away and abroad. Too many to mentions. Thank you for the memories, you’ll always be The Messiah! RIP King Kev.
Jane: It's difficult to fully express how much you meant to Newcastle supporters. I am honoured to have been there for those times and will carry those memories for the rest of my life. A true legend.
Michael W: Kevin, you brought pride, joy and beautiful football to Newcastle. You will always have a place in hearts and history. I feel privileged to have been able to experience your presence in the Toon. God Bless.
Roberto: I have been an Italian fan of the Magpies since 1993 when I was only 11 years old. You were on the bench and you made us great again, I will never stop thanking you! THANK YOU KING KEV.
Amy: A legend who will be forever remembered at our wonderful club Thank you for everything.
David: Your playing days were before I was born and I was too young to remember your managerial career at Newcastle but you have had a profound effect on the club and it would not be in the position and stature it is today. Thank you. Rest in peace Kevin.
Gary S: King Kev, Special K, you were my first hero and you have stayed my hero all of my life. Without you, Newcastle United would never be here. You re-energised a whole City, you made us believe, you gave us a club to be proud of. Above all, you got us, we got you and you were just an incredible man of honesty and integrity. Kevin we will always remember you, you will be in heaven but we were always in heaven, because we had Kevin. Love to all the family. Legend.
