Kevin Keegan’s second coming as Newcastle United manager has earned him messiah status amongst many in the north east. Newcastle’s enterprising Journal newspaper tracked down a nun, sister Josepha Matthews, to reassure the world that Jesus wouldn’t be offended. She says we’re all messiahs if we can raise people’s spirits and give them hope.

Keegan’s return was without doubt the biggest sports story of the week. I remember the days when Keegan formed a powerful striking partnership with John Toshack, which helped Liverpool FC on the road to English and European glory. Sceptics are saying that the man who blew a 12 point lead in the Premier League in 1995/96, and who hasn’t watched a game of football for three years, is hardly likely to end Newcastle’s 50 year quest for a domestic trophy. But after recent years of grim football and sliding league places, Keegan inspires much needed faith and hope. It will be fun watching what happens next.