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Premier League - Newcastle: Keegan not sackedNewcastle have insisted they have not sacked manager Kevin Keegan after a day of intense speculation over his future.
The Magpies boss had been rumoured to be on the verge of leaving St James' Park following a reported difference of opinion with the board over recent transfer activity.
But a statement on the club's official website confirmed the manager would not be pushed out of the club.
"Newcastle United can confirm that meetings between members of the board and manager Kevin Keegan were held both yesterday and today [Tuesday]," it read.
"Kevin has raised a number of issues and those have been discussed with him.
"The club wants to keep progressing with its long-term strategy and would like to stress that Kevin is extremely important, both now and in the future.
"Newcastle United values the effort and commitment shown by Kevin since his return to St. James' Park and wants him to continue to play an instrumental role as manager of the club.
"For the avoidance of doubt the club has not sacked Kevin Keegan as manager."
Angry supporters had earlier gathered at St James' Park and chants of "sack the board" were repeated as the Toon Army voiced their dissatisfaction at reports Keegan was set to part company with the club less than eight months after his high-profile return to Tyneside.
As well as the club's transfer policy, Keegan was thought to be unhappy with the level of influence he has been afforded as manager, with Dennis Wise operating as director of football since being brought in by owner Mike Ashley last season.
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