Micky Quinn has opened up about the “hurt” over leaving Newcastle United and his frosty relationship with Kevin Keegan. In the late 80s and early 90s, the former Magpies striker relished the opportunity to wear the iconic number nine shirt.
A ruthless 34 league goals in 1989-90 made Quinn the top scorer in English football as Newcastle struggled in the old Second Division. If it were not for the 60-year-old’s exploits, United may have struggled to stay afloat.
Tyneside was hit by a wave of euphoria in February 1992 when Kevin Keegan ended an eight-year hiatus from football to become Newcastle manager. While the rest of the city was bouncing, Quinn’s Toon career took a swift U-turn after a turbulent fallout.