England striker Michael Owen has again hailed the positive impact Kevin Keegan has had on Tyneside, saying the Newcastle manager has brought a real ‘feelgood factor’ back to the Magpies.
Michael Owen, whom Kevin Keegan made captain on his return to St James’ Park for a second spell as manager in January, enjoyed a productive end to the campaign with seven goals in nine games, and finished the season with 16 tohis credit.
The Newcastle team finished the season impressively after Keegan’s second reign got off to a slow and difficult start, and England striker Owen is confident the former national team manager can bring success back to Tyneside.
Owen said: “He’s had a massive impact. It was never going to happen straight away because we had some tough games and a lot of players low on confidence.
“But if you could ever ask for a man to pick people up and get the best out of them it’s Kevin Keegan.
“I think there is more improvement to come from that aspect too.
“We all enjoy training and playing alongside each other. When you enjoy training you do your job better.
“Kevin has brought a real feelgood factor into the club.
“Tactically he is very good and I think he has been a fantastic appointment for us and we’ve all enjoyed his time so far.”
Mark Hinton,Goal.com
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