SIR Kenny Dalglish?

I recently stumbled across a letter I wrote to LFC Magazine almost 10 years ago when the topic at the time was on the lines of  "Should  Kenny Dalglish be given a Knighthood?" (an extract of this was used in the article - yay me!)

As it turned out, this is only part one of the story.

Liverpool were in turmoil and disarray soon after new owners took over in 2007.  The Rafa Benitez era, which looked so promising, came to an end in June 2010.  By this time, Kenny Dalglish was already back at the club working in the Academy and acting as Club Ambassador.  He was asked for help in looking for Rafa's replacement and, despite wanting the role himself, the job was give to Roy Hodgson.

Roy's reign came to an end after just 6 months.  Too many defeats from the start of the season left Liverpool far too close to the relegation zone.  Kenny Dalglish took the reins as Caretaker Manager on January 8th 2011.  With the transfer window open, Kenny was thrust into the spotlight on the very last day.  Selling Torres to Chelsea for £50m and buying Carroll from Newcastle for £35m - Shrewd business or a panic buy?

After a relatively successful end to the campaign, considering the poor start, Liverpool finished in 6th place just missing out on a Europa League place.
In May 2011, Kenny signed a 3 year deal and he was back for a second term.

A disastrous spell of league form in 2012 should not overshadow the fact Kenny, in his first full year in charge, guided Liverpool to their first cup win in 6 years when they lifted the Carling Cup in February. With the FA Cup still to play for, is the 2011-2012 season really as bad as people and many 'fans' think?
The 'Kenny Out' brigade need to look at the bigger picture and realise most teams in the Premier League won't win a single trophy never mind be fighting for two.

Kenny Dalglish is a Liverpool legend and always will be.  It surely must only be a matter of time, as I stated almost 10 years ago, before the powers that be recognise Kenny for what he has achieved and give him the Knighthood he deserves.

All this without mentioning all the charity work he does away from football!

SIR Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish - you will never walk alone.