Dalglish defends record in second spell at Anfield

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Look at it this way, would have Dalglish fared better without Commoli doing all the transfer dealings?...Did Commoli's transfer dealings got Dalglish sacked? Would have Dalglish been under pressure to justify the price tags on some of the signings bought by Commoli hence constantly leaving out Kuyt & Maxi...Would Dalglish pay 20 million for Downing without Commoli?...it goes on, doesn't it?
Commoli with Dalglish just didn't fit & with that, Dalglish was left to deal with Commoli's extravagance in the transfer window...I can see why Spurs dumped Commoli & did it themselves.
Another summer of the "drunken spending" of a frenchman!...remember 2003?

Good post. Tbh none of us know the real in's and outs of what went on back then, Commoli was hired to do this type of business after all, but then Kenny should have known the price for AC was too large, then again so should our owners, and if they didn't they should have found out.

Everyone in decision influencing and making positions at lfc dropped the ball during that window imo, and for various reasons, they all have mitigating factors that could be used as excuses, but for me..the whole club ****ed up, everyone stood back and watched as Newcastle took the piss and more or less stole 20mill of our money, that's how it feels anyway, and apparently all based on the premise of...'oh it's ok,..we've just got 50mill off Chavski! .

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Dalglish held discussions with Ayre and he had no hesitation in taking the role. He returns with immediate effect. (Guardian)

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Kenny Dalglish is set to return to #LFC as a non-executive board member. (Guardian)

Dalglish: "It's an honour and a privilege to be asked to return to #LFC. I am looking forward to working with the board directors. "

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JWH: "We are delighted Kenny has accepted our offer to join Liverpool as a non-executive board director."

[SB]

Back to the future. The spice boys are back, now Kenny is back. Grobelaar for goal keeping coach next?

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(Guardian (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Kenny Dalglish is to make yet another return to Liverpool, this time as a nonexecutive director on the board in a move that will see him "contributing to strategic issues" at the club, 16 months after being sacked as manager.

Dalglish's second spell in charge at Liverpool ended in May 2012 after an eighth-place finish in the Premier League, but having held discussions with the club's American owners, Fenway Sports Group, and the manager, Brendan Rodgers, he will return in a new role that intends to use his "decades of experience".

The 62-year-old, who spent 13 years as a player at Liverpool between 1977 and 1990, was previously an ambassador for the club before his appointment as caretaker manager in January 2011 following the dismissal of Roy Hodgson. Dalglish, who held discussions with Rodgers and the managing director, Ian Ayre, before accepting the club's offer, returns with immediate effect, and will present at Anfield against Crystal Palace today. Dalglish said he had "no hesitation" when making a decision.


He said: "It is an honour and privilege to be asked to return to Liverpool as a director of the club. I have always said if there is anything I could do to help this club I would make myself available - when the call came I had no hesitation.

"I am looking forward to working with the board of directors and contributing to the strategic issues that affect Liverpool Football Club. Liverpool has given me and my family so much since we came here just over 36 years ago and my priority is and will always be to have the club's best interests at heart." There were amicable comments from Dalglish and the club when he was sacked last year after an 18-month spell at the helm, but the Scot opted to take a clean break from the game before making a return, despite suggestions at the time that he would be appointed in a separate capacity away from the dugout.

John Henry, the principal owner of Fenway Sports, believes Dalglish can make a "valuable contribution" to Liverpool's future strategy, while Rodgers is also in favour of the decision. Henry said: "We are delighted Kenny has accepted our offer to join Liverpool as a non-executive board director and we are sure he will make a valuable contribution to the Club's strategy.

"Kenny has a unique relationship with our supporters and embodies everything that is special about Liverpool.

"Kenny has a unique insight on the values and traditions that helped to make Liverpool one of the greatest sporting institutions, not just in football, but in world sport. We are proud and honoured to have him back at the club he has represented with such distinction." Liverpool play Crystal Palace in the Premier League today and currently sit second, two points behind Arsenal.

On Dalglish's return, Rodgers added: "When I met Kenny to discuss this appointment, I was struck by the passion and drive he still has in wanting to see Liverpool return to where it should be; one of the most successful club's in the world.

"We are all together in that goal - owners and supporters, players and management and also icons such as Kenny Dalglish. I want people around us who have this club and what it stands for in their heart." Captions: Kenny Dalglish returns to Anfield where he will bring "decades of experience" to his new role as a board member (c) 2013 Guardian Newspapers Limited.
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[Chazza]

Great news and back in the right position.

[Chris]

Excellent news. One of the greatest human beings thats ever lived and a football genius!

[Alex]

We are starting to feel like Liverpool again.

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Pleased the King is back. True Legend in every aspect of the word. Glad the club are treating him correctly.

[-V-]

Its only right! Very glad to see it, get as people in as possible that genuinely care about the club

[Fredo]

Bendey's back?

May the Lord bless that piece of great news.

[SimonNo7]

Pleased the King is back. True Legend in every aspect of the word. Glad the club are treating him correctly.

[~LFCHistory~]

Just as long as he isn't on the transfer committee then I suppose this is a nice gesture.

[Fivex]

Just as long as he isn't on the transfer committee then I suppose this is a nice gesture.

You complain about your Christmas presents too?