Kevin Keegan returns to Newcastle United with fans expecting him to revitalise the club.Can he achieve the success he brought to the club in his previous time as manager?
Newcastle United have appointed their new manager - former player and manager, Kevin Keegan. The supporters disliked the style of play adapted by their previous manager, Sam Allardyce, and made their views known.
Numerous names were proposed in the media - Harry Redknapp turned down their offer, Alan Shearer was a fans' favourite but lacked experience, Gerard Houillier was suggested along with Didier Deschamps but in the end, Keegan accepted the position.
Immediately the supporters recalled the successful and exciting football played by Keegan's Newcastle team of the mid-1990s. Euphoria and optimism erupted on Tyneside - the 'glory' days were to return.
However, has Keegan been wise to return to the scene of his former success?
That's not always a sensible thing to do. Obviously, the financial package on offer would have been very attractive and tempting to lure Keegan out of retirement.
Will he be able to re-create the success of his previous time as manager?
The Premier League is totally different to when Keegan last managed Newcastle. It is now dominated by four clubs and they all have the finanacial backing to retain their position.
The players at Newcastle United are below the standard required to challenge those top clubs and he doesn't have a 'talisman' goalscorer like Alan Shearer. While the fans may appreciate his previous success and regard him as a 'legend', the players will not be so impressed.
Money will be available for transfers but he may not find it easy to attract top class players - they only want to play for clubs which guarantee success and European football.
Many have tried to retrace their steps, both as players and managers, by returning to former clubs where they had achieved success but have found it very difficult the second time round.
Keegan may have the same difficulty this time.
