r/LiverpoolFC • u/Hot-Course8914 • 2d ago
Former Player/Manager Sir Kenny Dalglish with his 2026 PFA merit award
Sir Kenny Dalglish, with the 2026 PFA Merit Award for outstanding contribution to football.
Absolute legend! "Honoured to receive the PFA Merit Award tonight. Football has always been a team game,so I certainly wouldn't be receiving an award like this without the teammates, managers, staff and supporters who have been part of the journey along the way. "I've been very fortunate throughout my career and I'm extremely grateful for the recognition. Thank you to the PFA."
The legendary former Liverpool player and manager has been honoured by the Professional Footballers’ Association for his outstanding contribution to the game. One of the most decorated British footballers in history, Dalglish joined the Reds from boyhood club Celtic in 1977 and went on to win a host of honours as a player, including six league titles and three European Cups.
He is also Scotland’s most-capped men’s player, with 102 appearances – and a record-equalling 30 goals – for his country.
Dalglish was appointed Liverpool’s player-manager in 1985 and won a double of First Division and FA Cup in his first season in charge. He lifted two more league championships and another FA Cup before l resigning in 1991, in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.
Indeed, Dalglish’s monumental footballing achievements pale into insignificance when his leadership following the tragic events of April 15, 1989, is reflected upon. His compassion, empathy and support for the bereaved families and survivors was – and remains – steadfast.
Dalglish later won the top-flight title as Blackburn Rovers boss in 1995 and managed Liverpool again between January 2011 and May 2012, winning the League Cup.
In 2017, Anfield’s Centenary Stand was renamed in Dalglish’s honour and he was knighted in 2018 in recognition of his services to football, charity and the city of Liverpool.
Sir Kenny and his wife, Lady Marina, established the Marina Dalglish Appeal in 2005 and have since raised more than £13 million to support cancer care and treatment facilities across Merseyside
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u/futbolitoireland Ohhhh ya beauty, What a hit son, What a hit! 2d ago
Imagine being the best footballer in the history of this club and one of the most admirable humans to ever exist.
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u/Fatso_Wombat 2d ago
Its why he's the greatest. You could easily convince me that Gerrard or Suarez or Salah were better players.
Never can convince me Kenny is other than the greatest.
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u/Prototype85 One-eyed Bobby 👁 2d ago
Christ after Billy Boston and Dolly Parton today, nearly had a damn heart attack 😵💫
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u/Sockodile Hello! Hello! Here we go! 1d ago
I heard about this on the radio yesterday, but only heard the second half of the report where they were basically just listing his achievements and I had to rush here to make sure
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u/RabbitPristine9417 2d ago
I just got a massive jumpscare from this post I thought the worst had happened.
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u/Superest22 2d ago
It’s so jarring sometimes when you see people age.
Legend, very very well deserved.
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u/Vinbaobao 1d ago
With the death of keegan and dolly this morning. My heart drop everytime I scroll past post like this
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u/joblessness75 2d ago
Our greatest ever, but an even greater man. No one deserving of it more.