Liverpool to rename Centenary Stand in honour of Dalglish
Liverpool have announced Anfield’s Centenary Stand is to be renamed The Kenny Dalglish Stand as a tribute to the Scot’s long-lasting love affair with the Reds.
In what is the club’s 125th anniversary year, Liverpool will celebrate Dalglish’s four decade-long association with the side, starting in 1977 during his illustrious playing days.
Having switched to the Merseyside club from Celtic, Dalglish went on to make 515 appearances for Liverpool in which he scored 172 goals, lifting eight league championships, three European Cups and two FA Cups along the way.
He enjoyed two spells as manager at the club, before becoming a non-executive board director four years ago, as well as proving immeasurable in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.
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“It is testament to Liverpool’s history and status that we are not lacking in truly great individuals, whose names could easily grace a stand at Anfield,” said John W Henry, speaking on behalf of Fenway Sports Group.
“But in Kenny Dalglish we have a person who carries such immense significance to the fabric of this club, so it feels somewhat incumbent on us to recognise this in a manner that is befitting to the man.
“He is unique, not just to Liverpool, but to the game in England as a whole, having achieved greatness as a player and then enjoyed such success as a manager. His record and trophies won on both fronts speak for themselves.
“However, Kenny’s contribution to Liverpool goes beyond goals scored, points amassed and silverware placed in the cabinet. His values are Liverpool’s values – he represents what is best about this football club.
“The leadership and solace he gave to individuals, the club and city as it tried to come to terms with the trauma and tragedy of Hillsborough transcended sporting achievement.
“His name is synonymous with our club, with our home and the city of Liverpool. Now it will be as visible as it is palpable.”
