Now this match with Kevin Keegan took place exactly 29 years ago, where has the time gone…?After promotion in the 1992/93 season, Keegan’s team took the Premier League by storm. With Cole and Beardsley scoring for fun, Newcastle finished third in the table, but instead of qualifying for the Champions League, it meant the UEFA Cup at the time.
It may not seem important to Newcastle fans, but the European adventure in Belgium was a treat under the guidance of Kevin Keegan.
The 1994/95 season began with six consecutive Premier League wins for Newcastle United, five of which came before traveling to Belgium.
Despite the level Newcastle are playing at under KK, many wise men still warn that European football is very different and needs to remain close. A draw or even a loss by just one goal isn’t too bad. Hmmm, within a minute Rob Lee had put United ahead, within nine minutes he had made it 2-0, Scott Sellars had made it 3-0 before half-time.
Rob Lee scored a hat-trick (all with headers!) in the 50th minute, then Steve Watson tied the score in the 12th minute.Royal Antwerp
