Tony Pulis believes Cardiff City is a massive club that would grace the Premier League, but warns they will need to step up a level as they return to the Championship after a season in League One. The experienced former Premier League manager - whose lengthy career included spells in charge at Stoke City, Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough - was impressed by the Bluebirds as they won promotion in their first season under boss Brian Barry-Murphy. "Obviously Cardiff had a fantastic season last year and they get promoted back up to the Championship," Newport-born Pulis told Radio Wales Breakfast.
Liverpool have confirmed a series of tributes that will take place to honour club legend Kevin Keegan, who died at the age of 75 last month. After completing a move from Scunthorpe United in 1971, Keegan won three league titles, the European Cup, two Uefa Cups and the FA Cup during a trophy-laden six years at Anfield. In a club statement, Liverpool confirmed they are in communication with Newcastle United "regarding special tributes" before their Premier League season opener on 23 August.
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