Career
He made 175 Football League appearances in the years after the First World War. Keating played locally for Prudhoe Castle, then joined Newcastle United for £130 in January 1922. Alex Raisbeck signed Smailes for £650 in November 1925 for Bristol City.
Keating joined Blackburn Rovers along with Clarrie Bourton for £4,000 in May 1928.
He moved to Cardiff City in February 1931 before rejoining Bristol City in November 1932. In July 1933 Keating returned to his native north-east and joined North Shields.
His last club was Throckley Welfare. After retiring from playing Keating became a referee on Tyneside.
Keating"s younger brother Regional also played League football.
With Bristol City.