Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue their Kevin Keegan series, following his 1977 move from Liverpool to Hamburg for a far higher salary and the difficult start marked by teammate resentment, managerial upheaval, a humiliating Super Cup loss at Anfield, and an eight-week ban after he struck a defender in a friendly at Lübeck. They chart his turnaround under Branko Zebec as Hamburg win the Bundesliga in 1978–79, Keegan becomes a German celebrity, learns the language, and wins the Ballon d’Or twice, before turning down Juventus and returning to England with an underwhelming Southampton spell and a breakdown with Lawrie McMenemy. The episode also covers Keegan’s burdened England captaincy amid missed World Cups, including a beating by Yugoslav police, threats in Belfast, Euro 1980, and injury-hit World Cup 1982, before his high-profile move to Second Division Newcastle, the lift he gives the city, and his retirement after a sobering FA Cup loss to Liverpool.00:00 Keegan Cashes In01:06 Hamburg Move Explained01:39 The Bubble Perm Era03:40 Frosty Dressing Room06:36 Lübeck Punch Up09:46 Backlash and Doubts10:58 Turning Point Return12:01 Zebec Sparks Revival14:03 Pop Star in Germany17:20 Ballon d'Or Debate21:12 European Cup Heartbreak23:14 Shock Southampton Switch25:07 Saints Reality Check27:22 Keegan Takes Criticism Personally28:27 England Captain Burden30:38 Poland Wembley Heartbreak31:47 Belgrade Police Beating34:20 Euro 1980 Chaos35:38 Thatcher Photo Fallout36:51 IRA Threats Belfast40:28 World Cup 1982 Injury43:50 Newcastle Homecoming Move46:52 Robson Drops Keegan49:31 Keegan Lifts Newcastle55:12 Lawrenson Moment Retirement55:54 Helicopter Farewell Wrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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