He Was One Of My Best Mates…Mick Channon Has Broken His Silence With A Devastating Tribute To Kevin Keegan—and His Emotional Words Have Left Football Fans In Tears. The Football World Continues To Mourn The Loss Of Kevin Keegan, But It Was Mick Channon’s Deeply Personal Tribute That Has Struck An Especially Emotional Chord. Reflecting On Decades Of Friendship, Channon Shared Heartfelt Memories Of The Man He Considered One Of His Closest Companions, Painting A Picture Of Keegan Far Beyond The Football Legend The Public Knew. His Touching Farewell Has Become One Of The Most Emotional Tributes To Emerge Since Keegan’s Passing.
View 4 Images Kevin Keegan (right) with Mick Channon at his stables(Image: Mike King) Mick Channon described Kevin Keegan as ‘one of my best mates’ following the death of the former England and Liverpool legend aged 75. Channon, the former professional footballer turned racehorse trainer, led tributes from figures in the sport to Keegan, who … Read more