Keegan who has managerial experience of the poison chalice which is Newcastle from 1992-1997, replaces former City defender Sam Allardyce.
Mick Harford, who made one appearance and scored against Newcastle at Highfield Road, is the new manager of Luton Town. Kevin Blackwell, who had handed in his notice, was today sacked by the administrator and Harford has been brought in until the end of the season.
Liam Daish could find himself with new owners if members signed up to website myFootballClub vote for a take-over of Ebbsfleet United. 27,000 members are expected to vote on a takeover worth £635,000