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Telegraph: Dalglish returns to Liverpool
Oct 5th 2013, 09:39

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Kenny Dalglish is back at Liverpool, a year after leaving the manager's position, having been appointed to the club's board of directors.

The club's principal owner, John W Henry, has been eager to bring Dalglish back in an ambassadorial, non-executive role, a position he held prior to his second stint as manager.

The return was confirmed on Friday night, with Dalglish to attend Saturday's home game with Crystal Palace in his new capacity to revive his love affair with the Kop.

"It is an honour and privilege to be asked to return to Liverpool as a director of the club," said Dalglish. "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."

Dalglish's status among Liverpool's fan base but also the wider football community meant the club wanted to make sure he remained a prominent part of their future.

There was a feeling after his departure that there was a void at the club on an Anfield matchday, Dalglish's presence still craved in a supporting role despite the end of his coaching tenure.

Henry said: "Kenny has a unique relationship with our supporters and embodies everything that is special about Liverpool. We are thrilled that the club will benefit from his experience and passion for the club and our supporters.

"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."

Dalglish's return has also been welcomed by his successor in the manager's chair, and it is significant that Liverpool stressed how Brendan Rodgers was part of the negotiations to bring him back.

Rodgers has tried to find roles in coaching, mentoring and ambassadorial capacities for Liverpool's legends, and there are none revered more than Dalglish.

Rodgers said: "When I met with 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 clubs 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." 

Source: Telegraph

This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

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