i doubt the americans would appoint dalglish who himself, is not
a proven winner.
what can he bring to liverpool?
more trouble?
They just did...
The only saving grace for him is, he is appointed as an
interim manager. So in the event he cannot deliver, they will let
him save some face and said he is stepping down and not get the
sack... lol.
Now Pool fans got what they wish for, lets see how Kenny
Dalglish manage...
Gone: Roy Hodgson's unhappy time as Liverpool
manager ended today
Liverpool's
owners New England Sports Ventures finally put an end to manager
Roy Hodgson's miserable six months at Anfield in ruthless fashion
and immediately installed club legend Kenny Dalglish to take over
in the interim.
Although Hodgson knew he was on
borrowed time after NESV suggested after last week's home defeat
to Wolves they were looking for alternatives he probably
expected to remain in charge at least for tomorrow's FA Cup third
round tie at Manchester
United.
He even gave an interview to the club's television channel
yesterday previewing the game but less than 24 hours after that was
aired he had been relieved of his duties.
Although the club statement said the 63-year-old's departure was
by mutual consent there is no doubt the club's American owners
pulled the trigger - especially as less than a fortnight ago
Hodgson insisted he had no intention of resigning.
By bringing in Dalglish, widely regarded as the club's best
player and their last manager to win the championship in 1990, NESV
have bought themselves some time while also immediately getting
disgruntled supporters back on side.
The 59-year-old put his name forward for the permanent job when
Benitez left but was overlooked by the previous regime.
He will now see this as his chance to get the job for good after
the end of the season.
Hodgson was never the fans' first choice as manager and he was
certainly not the owners', who completed their £300million takeover
three months after Hodgson's July appointment.
I'm back - for a while: Kenny Dalglish will take
charge of Liverpool at Manchester United tomorrow
'We are grateful for Roy's efforts over the past six
months, but both parties thought it in the best interests of the
club that he stand down from his position as team manager,' said
principal owner John Henry.
'We are delighted that Kenny Dalglish has agreed to step in and
manage the team for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Old Trafford and for the
remainder of the season.
'Kenny was not just a legendary footballer, he was the third of
our three most successful managers - three giants.
'We are extraordinarily fortunate and grateful that he has
decided to step in during the middle of this season.'
Dalglish has been on holiday in the middle East but is returning
today in order to take charge of the side at Old Trafford, where he
will renew rivalry with old foe Sir Alex Ferguson.
There are a number of coincidences involved in Dalglish's
return.
His last match in charge was the 4-4 FA Cup fifth round replay
draw at Everton 19 years and 11 months ago.
Dalglish's return to Liverpool management will be in the FA Cup
and next weekend they host Everton at Anfield.
The Scot, for whom the 1989 Hillsborough disaster took a huge
personal toll, quit after complaining he felt like his 'head would
explode'.
However, within two weeks of leaving he was already thinking
about coming back and now, after stints at Blackburn, Newcastle and Celtic, he returns to complete unfinished
business.
Dalglish has been involved at the club since being brought back
in an ambassadorial capacity by former manager Rafael Benitez a
couple of years ago.
The spectre of his presence at the club has loomed large over
Hodgson, who oversaw Liverpool's worst start to a season since
1953/54 - when they were relegated.
Fresh start: Roy Hodgson begins life as Liverpool
manager in July last year
Hodgson failed to win over fans with perceived negative
tactics and criticism of supporters and once performances began to
go downhill rapidly his days were numbered, as he had to endure the
name of Dalglish being chanted at him in recent games.
In his departing statement the former Fulham boss even suggested
he had found the Liverpool job difficult.
'Being asked to manage Liverpool Football Club was a great
privilege,' he said. 'Liverpool is one of the great clubs in world
football. I have, however, found the last few months some of the
most challenging of my career.
'I am very sad not to have been able to put my stamp on the
squad, to be given the time to bring new players into the club in
this transfer window and to have been able to be part of the
rebuilding process at Liverpool.
'The club has some great, world-class players, with whom it has
been a pleasure to work and I wish the entire squad well for the
rest of the season.
'I thank those with whom I have built up a close working
relationship at the club for their loyalty and support during very
testing times, and finally of course to the Liverpool fans, your
passion and dedication to the club will see Liverpool at the top of
the game once more.'
Irrespective of his complaints about the depth and quality of
the squad - and the fact he has been let down by some of those
players - results ultimately cost Hodgson his job.
'No one who cares for this great club has been happy with the
way this season has unfolded and we have examined options and
considered at length what is best for us going forward,' said
chairman Tom Werner.
'Kenny will bring considerable experience to the position and
provide management and leadership for the rest of the season.'
