Iconic manager Kevin Keegan, famed for his time in charge of Newcastle and England, has been diagnosed with cancer, his family have revealed. The 74-year-old was recently admitted to hospital after experiencing symptoms, and will continue to be monitored. Keegan's last managerial role was in 2008 when he completed a fairytale return to Newcastle, only to fall out with owner Mike Ashley.A statement released by his family and published on the Newcastle club website read: "Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment. Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care. During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment."Newcastle sent their well wishes to Keegan at the same time, posting on social media: "Our former player & manager, Kevin Keegan will undergo treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, having been admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. King Kev. We're with you every step of the way. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery."Keegan managed Newcastle between 1992-1997, as well as that short stint in 2008. As a player, he turned out 78 times for the Magpies, scoring 48 goals along the way.After starting out at Scunthorpe, Keegan's most prolific time as a player was at Liverpool, where he made 230 appearances. With 68 goals to his name between 1971-1977, the former attacker won three titles before heading to Germany for a few years. He then returned to England in 1980, where he spent a few years at before moving on to Newcastle, and eventually retiring with Blacktown City in 1985. In terms of individual accolades, Keegan was named European Footballer of the Year twice at Hamburg.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting