Dalglish sacking cost me Liverpool move, claims Diame

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Paying the price: Dalglish won't have much to spend after failing to deliver top four finish

Kop's American owners have decided to end the mega-spending and seek bargains and Bosmans after missing out on the Champions League

The Kop chief spent £108million on just six players, including Andy Carroll, Luis Suarez, Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson, in 2011.

But it has been made clear to him that those days are over and he has now started to seek bargain signings instead - including free agents.

Dalglish delivered the Carling Cup in February and got to the FA Cup Final but failed to qualify for the Champions League, despite that huge outlay.

The club's American owners, Fenway Sports Group, have decided to rein in the huge spending - a move which could actually benefit Dalglish, who is now more likely to give some of last year’s big-name signings a second crack at proving themselves rather than sign replacements.

NG QIBO AARON AUBREY SG

can he play himself?

Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1) SG

Aquliani is back i assume

dragg SG

oops. there goes their big dream.
if he cant do it with a few hundred million i seriously doubt he can do any better without any financial support.

Susanteo2011 SG

Dalglish totally irrelevant liao lor still keep him...................

next season.................Suarez will leave................Liverpool will drop further............

I.imba SG

Kenny better pray hard that Carroll, Downing and Henderson can become something next season.

Btw Aquliani is back. he can be consider as a new signing for liverpool

Medicated Oil SG

If Downing and Henderson want to prove something this season, they are given more than enough chances this season to make their claim.

Both of them are simply mid-table players.

Without Kuyt and Maxi, Ah Ken have to bring back Aquaman for trickery in the midfield.

Only Shelvey is promising and Spearing have screwed up quite a few times.

Pony Tail will score goals in Euro 2012 and become a flop on the season.

As for Ah Ken, he is paying his price for playing powerball when given the money.

I see the departure of Reina also.

I.imba SG

If Downing and Henderson want to prove something this season, they are given more than enough chances this season to make their claim.

Both of them are simply mid-table players.

Without Kuyt and Maxi, Ah Ken have to bring back Aquaman for trickery in the midfield.

Only Shelvey is promising and Spearing have screwed up quite a few times.

Pony Tail will score goals in Euro 2012 and become a flop on the season.

As for Ah Ken, he is paying his price for playing powerball when given the money.

I see the departure of Reina also.

Xiao liao if Reina want to go also. Doni already say he want to go already. Become that Jones Brad keeper liao....then like that liverpool can dun need play le. Btw, on goal.com say Skrtel want to leave liverpool le. Then liverpool seriously shitting in all 3 line already.

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Under pressure: Kenny Dalglish has faced strong criticism this season

Kenny Dalglish has travelled to Boston for crunch talks with John W Henry to determine whether he remains Liverpool manager.

The Scot flew to the United States after Liverpool's final Barclays Premier League game, a defeat at Swansea on Sunday, for a crucial debrief with Henry, the club's principal owner.

Speculation has been mounting about Dalglish since Liverpool's quest to qualify for the Champions League unravelled.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been touted as a possible replacement.

Fenway Sports Group have given no indication Dalglish retains their support. Henry declined all interview requests after Liverpool were beaten in the FA Cup final by Chelsea 10 days ago.

Though FSG credit Dalglish with reviving Liverpool's spirit since they took him back to Anfield in January 2011, they have been unhappy with performances after investing £113million in the playing staff.

Director of football Damien Comolli was sacked after negotiating a string of expensive signings that failed to provide value for money. FSG also axed Peter Brukner, the club's head of sports science and sports medicine, and director of communications Ian Cotton.

It has been a turbulent season at Anfield. While winning the Carling Cup was viewed as a bonus, FSG wanted a push for the top four and the riches of the Champions League.

Flop finish: Liverpool ended the season with a defeat at Swansea

Dalglish will have to explain why Liverpool finished eighth, their lowest position since 1994, with just 52 points.

Before the trip to Swansea, Dalglish launched a staunch defence of what Liverpool have achieved in the past 12 months, given he has guided them to their first silverware since 2006 and secured a return to Europe.

It was always the plan for him to meet Henry once the campaign had ended. Rather than the Americans going over to Merseyside, Dalglish has crossed the Atlantic to accelerate the situation being resolved.

He is eager to press on with transfer window plans and does not believe Liverpool, who are looking into the possibility of taking back former goalkeeper coach Xavi Valero, will lose any of their prized assets.

'I don't know what the Champions League clubs are going to do but we are looking to bring people in,' Dalglish said. 'Our intention is to add to what we have got. We don't want anyone to go.'

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The american owner will buy a hot dog stand for Dalglish to take over in New York City next season

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Liverpool have declined to comment on the future of manager Kenny Dalglish on Tuesday, amid rumours the Scot could be set to part company with the club.

Dalglish's future has been the subject of conjecture following a disappointing Premier League, with Liverpool finishing eighth after a series of poor results at Anfield.

They did, though, lift the Carling Cup trophy, courtesy of a penalty shoot-out win over Cardiff, while they reached the FA Cup final, only to be beaten 2-1 by Chelsea.

Dalglish, accompanied by assistant Steve Clarke, travelled to Boston this week for talks with the club's owner, and speculation has subsequently intensified over whether he will be remaining as Liverpool manager.

ESPN sought to obtain clarity amid the rumours over Dalglish's future, but no comment was given - although an official statement is anticipated within the next 24 hours.

The Scot has come in for criticism after spending over £100 million on new players but failing to oversee a convincing challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

gunner77 SG

He left already

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Checking out: Kenny Dalglish flew to Boston for crunch talks

End of the road: Dalglish has been sacked after holding crunch talks with the club's owners regarding his future

Kenny Dalglish was dramatically sacked after Liverpool’s owners held him responsible for the club’s dismal Barclays Premier League campaign.

Just 34 days after Liverpool chairman Tom Werner had said the Scot retained the ‘full support’ of Fenway Sports Group, Dalglish became the highest-profile victim of their ruthless cull.

'He did more than anyone else to stabilise Liverpool over the past year-and-a-half. We owe him a great debt of gratitude. However, results in the Premier League have been disappointing and we believe to build on the progress that has already been made, we need to make a change.

'We are committed to delivering success for our supporters and our ambition remains resolute to return this great club to the elite of England and Europe, where it belongs.'

Anfield icon Dalglish was informed on Wednesday lunchtime of the decision by principal owner John W Henry that his contract, which had two years left to run, was being terminated. It was a tacit acceptance that he lacked the ability to deliver Champions League football.

Other contenders could include Swansea’s Brendan Rodgers, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, Marseille’s Didier Deschamps and Borussia Dortmund’s Jurgen Klopp.

Dalglish’s future had been the subject of intense scrutiny ever since he returned from a whistle-stop trip to Boston on Monday without any word from FSG about how their meeting had gone.

Under pressure: Dalglish's side finished below rivals Everton in the table after a disappointing campaign

Kop that: Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is listed as one of the favourites to succeed the Scot in charge of Liverpool

Roberto Martinez (6/4)
Rafa Benitez (13/8)
Alan Pardew (10/1)
Jose Mourinho (10/1)
Andre Villas-Boas (12/1)
Frank Rijkaard (12/1)
Brendan Rodgers (14/1)
Paul Lambert (14/1)

Though Liverpool won the Carling Cup and reached the FA Cup final, they finished eighth in the Premier League, one place behind neighbours Everton, with 52 points.

Dalglish, who left the country on Wednesday afternoon for a family holiday, follows director of football Damien Comolli, director of communications Ian Cotton and head of sports science Peter Brukner in being axed by FSG in the last five weeks. His assistant Steve Clarke also left with him.

Whoever comes in will need to bring success without spending swathes of cash, and part of the reason Dalglish has gone is because FSG were not convinced he would utilise their funds wisely this summer.

Up for the Cup: Dalglish celebrates Liverpool's penalty shootout Carling Cup win over Cardiff in February

'He is in many ways the heart and soul of the club.

'He personifies everything that is good about Liverpool Football Club.

'He has always put the club and its supporters first. Kenny will always be a part of the family at Anfield.

'Our job now is to identify and recruit the right person to take this club forward and build on the strong foundations put in place during the last 18 months.’

Emotions were running high on Merseyside, with many supporters feeling that Dalglish had been treated poorly by FSG.

As well as retaining the backing of fans, there was no sign that any members of his squad had lost faith in his project.

Dalglish led Liverpool to their first trophy for six years at Wembley in February and insisted that Carling Cup success over Cardiff City meant the world to him.

He said in a statement: 'It has been an honour and a privilege to have had the chance to come back to Liverpool Football Club as manager.

'I greatly appreciate the work that Steve, Kevin, the players and all of the staff put in during my time and feel proud that we delivered the club's first trophy in six years winning the Carling Cup and came close to a second trophy in the FA Cup final.

'Of course I am disappointed with results in the league, but I would not have swapped the Carling Cup win for anything as I know how much it meant to our fans and the club to be back winning trophies.

'Whilst I am obviously disappointed to be leaving the football club, I can say that the matter has been handled by the owners and all concerned in an honourable, respectful and dignified way and reflects on the quality of the people involved and their continued desire to move the football club forward in the same way as when they arrived here.

Fanfare: Dalglish welcomed club record signing Andy Carroll and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez to Anfield in February 2011

Defeat: Crestfallen Dalglish leads his players down the steps of Wembley after losing the FA Cup final to Chelsea

Final straw: Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Swansea in the final game of the Premier League season on Sunday

'Our job now is to identify and recruit the right person to take this club forward and build on the strong foundations put in place during the last 18 months.'

A 14th defeat of the season at Swansea on the final day of the season condemned the club to an eighth-place finish, their worst for 18 years and their lowest points tally (52) since 1953/54.

'I would like to thank all of the staff at the club for their effort and loyalty. I said when first approached about coming back as manager that I would always be of help if I can at any time and that offer remains the same.

'Finally, I want to put on record my heartfelt gratitude to Liverpool's fans, who have always given me and the club their unwavering support. Without them neither the club nor I would have achieved anything.'

Controversy: Dalglish was criticised by some quarters over his support for Suarez during the Patrice Evra racism row

Return: Dalglish was ushered back in for a second stint as Liverpool boss in January 2011 following the sacking of Roy Hodgson

All smiles: Dalglish was all smiles following his comeback at Anfield

Former managing director Christian Purslow told BBC Radio 5 Live: ‘I’m extremely surprised and disappointed. They invested a lot of money in his team and I’m not sure they’ve given him anywhere near enough time to make the investment work. It seems bizarre to me.’

Club legend John Barnes said: ‘Liverpool have been a good cup side over the last few years but doing well in the league is what it’s all about.’

dragg SG

i cannot stand his ‘i wouldnt swap the carling cup trophy for anything..’ comment.

is liverpool so desperate for a trophy?

zocoss SG

I like how the Straits Time puts it...

The King Has LEFT The Building... Laughing

But i am a little disappointed he left as now Pool may start to do better...

charlize SG

The candidate list only Mourinho and Benitez can make it.

If they get any of the others, I think Liverpool will drop even further.

zocoss SG

Remember this story back in Jan...

http://sgforums.com/forums/2497/topics/444892

Kenny Dalglish tried to offload Andy Carroll to Manchester City in a straight swap for Carlos Tevez, according to a new book to be published next week titled "Mancini: Diary of a Champion".

Dalglish's poor return from the £100 million spent on signings, notably Carroll, has been cited as one of the key reasons behind his downfall in his second spell as Liverpool manager.

It appears that the Scottish coach began to lose patience with Carroll's prolonged struggle for form following his record-breaking £35 million move from Newcastle - until the final few games which pushed him unexpectedly into Roy Hodgson's squad for Euro 2012.

The book chronicles the day-to-day happenings on and off the field in City's impressive 2011-12 season , details the move by Liverpool to swap Carroll for Tevez.

Perhaps had Dalglish pulled off the swap deal it might have reinvigorated Liverpool's season and saved him from the sack, with his departure was confirmed on Wednesday.

There were rumours of the proposed move at the time of the January transfer window, yet no confirmation came to the fore. The book, however, cites a City insider substantiating that "tentative enquires" were made from Anfield.

Liverpool were willing, according to the book, to take a £10 million "hit" on Carroll and drop the valuation to £25 million, precisely the valuation being placed on Tevez to take him from City, who had insisted that a loan deal to either Milan club was out of the question.

Carroll has recently regained his form to help the Reds to the Carling Cup, but defeat in the FA Cup fFinal coupled with a disastrous league campaign put Dalglish's return to management at Anfield into the spotlight.

Dalglish's signings, with Carroll the most expensive, have particularly been under scrutiny. At the time of Liverpool's audacious move, Roberto Mancini, who had been an admirer of Carroll when he plied his trade at Newcastle, was unimpressed by his dramatic slip in form since joining Liverpool.

As it turned out, Mancini and Tevez patched up their differences, with the latter backing down with an apology for the incident on the bench in Munich in the Champions League, and returned to help the team to their first title in 44 years.

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Kenny Dalglish - Kenny Dalglish sacked: five games which cost him his job as Liverpool manager

The search for his replacement has begun. FSG will pursue a young, dynamic manager in tune with the demands of the European game, with Borussia Dortmund manager Jürgen Klopp an early front-runner.

The club insists no approaches were made to any candidate prior to Dalglish’s exit, but it is understood Dutch national coach Bert van Marwijk and German boss Joachim Löw will also be considered for the role as Liverpool look for the highest calibre managers. Despite his interest in a return to Anfield, former manager Rafael Benítez will not be considered.

“Our job now is to identify and recruit the right person to take this club forward and build on the strong foundations put in place during the last 18 months,” said Werner.

Given Henry made his fortune analysing statistical data, it is no surprise Dalglish’s departure ultimately came down to a numbers game. Liverpool spent £120 million on seven new players and finished eighth.

They were 37 points behind the title winners and 17 points adrift of fourth placed Spurs. Dalglish’s team scored fewer goals than relegated Blackburn and won the same number of home games. Their Anfield record was the worst since relegation in 1953-54.

Dalglish’s latter days were dominated by pleas to look at the bigger picture and he hoped the Carling Cup win and occasional flashes of brilliance would save him. Dalglish’s cause was hindered by the fact he was never FSG’s man.

Henry candidly admitted he’d turned to Dalglish during a period of volatility after his takeover. Henry wanted a young coach such as Didier Deschamps or Andre Villas Boas (both also back in the reckoning for the job) to replace the beleaguered Roy Hodgson. At the time, neither were available and the FSG vision was immediately compromised.

So they turned to the ultimate Kop icon and Dalglish was asked to resume where he had left off in 1991, initially in a caretaker capacity while the search for a full-time appointment continued.

In his six months in temporary charge, Dalglish was an instant catalyst for improvement.

The arrival of Luis Suárez two weeks after his appointment helped, but other fundamental changes convinced the Americans to offer a three year deal. More varied training, assisted by Clarke’s arrival, a more attractive brand of football and personable management of players who adored their boss even if, privately, many of them wondered if the tactical nous would match the off-field charisma.

In his first six months, Dalglish won as many points as the top four. The numbers began to add up for Henry. Dalglish, he decided, could be trusted with the huge summer outlay that was so critical to restoring Liverpool’s position among the European elite. Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing, Charlie Adam, José Enrique and Sebastián Coates arrived at a cost of more than £60 million, building on the £58 million already invested in a new strike force.

“We’ll be disappointed if we’re not in the top four,” said Henry, setting heightened expectations.

But the shape of the team was altered. Raul Meireles, voted the second best player of the 2010-11 season, was sold. Maxi Rodriguez and Dirk Kuyt, two of the best players in Dalglish’s first six months, were increasingly marginalised for the new arrivals.

Returning to the Champions League after one season was a target rather than a job condition. Had Liverpool still been in a fight for a top four place at Easter, Dalglish’s position would not have been subject to a review, but the league position was a growing concern after a sequence of home draws.

Then there was Suárez-gate. Dalglish influenced every miscalculation from the moment an inflammatory word was aimed at Patrice Evra.

It seemed the Director of Football, Managing Director and, initially, even the owners, bowed down to the conspiratorial accusations against the Football Association and Manchester United. Wearing a 'Suárez’ T-shirt played out beautifully to those Liverpool supporters who relished a scrap but poorly to everyone else. Eventually, the saga ended with apologies and FSG intervening to take control of their own club.

When Comolli was dismissed before the FA Cup semi-final, the implications for Dalglish were clear. Although Comolli took the blame, Dalglish could not escape culpability. He won the Carling Cup and reached the FA Cup Final, but the league form deteriorated. Weekly hard luck stories made no impression on Henry and Werner.

When Dalglish was appointed the permanent Liverpool manager a year ago it was described by the Anfield board as 'a no-brainer’.

Despite the tributes, with Liverpool nearer the bottom three than top four despite a £120 million investment in the squad, Liverpool’s owners evidently feel his departure was a no-brainer too.

charlize SG

In the league they can lose to Man U, Arsenal or Chelsea and people would not complain much.

But to lose to teams like Swansea, Stoke, Fulham, Wigan and Sunderland all in one season is a bit too much.

I.imba SG

Aiya.. why so kan chiong to sack him? give him a bit more time, at least half a season more lah.

Stability very important for a club one.

If the FSG want to have immediate success that would be very unlikely non matter which guy come take over kenny.