Ginola backs Keegan comeback

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Keegan, who signed Ginola during his first stint at St James' Park, has refused to rule himself out of the running following Sam Allardyce's exit.

Asked about a potential return for the ex-England boss, Ginola told BBC Radio Five Live: "Why not?"

The Frenchman was part of the side that were on course to win the Premier League in 1996 before famously surrendering a 12-point lead in the title race.

"When I was there, we didn't achieve what we expected at the time," Ginola said.

"Kevin Keegan was the main reason I signed for the club. He really brought something special in terms of spirit.

"He really was the man for the job, especially at Newcastle.

"I learned a lot about how to respect everybody at the club and I am sure this is why he was so loved and appreciated."

Keegan, who quit his last job as Manchester City boss in March 2005, said in October he was unlikely to manage again.

But he has been linked with a return to the club where he was in charge from 1992-97 and told Sky Sports News today: "I'm not ruling myself out or in. It's a club I love, everyone knows that."