Kenny Dalglish sacked as Liverpool manager



Kenny Dalglish has been sacked as Liverpool manager.

"After a careful and deliberative review of the season, the club came to the decision that a change was appropriate," read a statement.

"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."

Dalglish said his departure had been handled in a "honourable, respectful and dignified way".

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez and former boss Rafael Benitez have been installed as early favourites to fill the position.

Dalglish, 61, has paid the price for Liverpool's poor Premier League performances, especially at Anfield.

His departure comes after face-to-face talks with principal owners John W Henry and Tom Werner in Boston on Monday.

Despite reaching the FA Cup final and winning the Carling Cup, the Reds finished eighth in the top flight having lost as many games as they won.

"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," said Dalglish.

Dalglish had been expected to take a holiday this week, but flew to the US instead to review the season with Henry and Werner.

Dalglish's dismissal follows the departure of director of football Damien Comolli and the club's head of sports medicine Peter Brukner in April.

Dalglish returned to manage the club for a second time in the wake of Roy Hodgson's departure in January 2011, initially on a caretaker basis until the end of the season.

After a strong finish to the season he was made permanent manager on 12 May 2011 on a three-year contract, but has been unable to carry that momentum into the new campaign.

Dalglish's second stint in charge at Anfield also proved controversial at times.

The Scot defended Luis Suarez in the wake of the striker's ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra when the teams met in October.

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He should have seen it coming miles away especially after the flop season of Mr Carroll.So much invested with little returns.If not for winning the Carling Cup,Liverpool would not have smelt Europe next season.This is unacceptable for a club with a very rich tradition.
Wait a minute,did someone mention the facht man as a likely replacement?

good news to liverpool fanz.. Daglish sux

Another casualty of a poor season.

Dont worry Dalglish, take a break, another club will soon hire you, but for now, you have to walk alone.

Eya, Kenny sorry oooooooooooo

very good news to all Kopites. lets put sentiments aside. . . . . .next is to ship out our expensive overrated average players starting with Henderson, Downing, Adam, carrol. . . . .and the youngsters that never grew up. . . .Spearing, Shelvey and co

Next question to the Boston owners - who do we have in mind to hire?

they shud employ AVB

The guy tried but liverpool has gone so low from the club we know before as champions league materials. Even before the f. a. Cup final with chelsea, i know chelsea will win but this was not the case 5 years ago when they were a bit stronger and any time against chelsea, my b.p use to rise to 400 level especially in champions league. But my question is, liverpool want to improve and win the league and qualify for champions league as well, man united say next season belongs to them and no one else, tot-spurs says its their time to win the league like man-city, chelsea say next year the blues will perform well and win the league, man-city say they will retain the cup, arsenal say 6 years baby is matured enough therefore, they will win it, who will win the premier league next season? We will see by this type next year, because this league has grown to be the most toughest and difficult league in the world.

Another useless English coach

WHy are all English coaches useless

All the top EPL teams dont even have English coaches

Gudnews #YNWA.

He is now 'WALKING ALONE'

He was not sacked,he resigned according to goal.com

It is now De Matteo next....Daglish Language was just a wasted investment, he might have driven them to relegation next season, good riddance to Xad rubbish. Roberto Manchini will also be dropped by December from an Astrological position.

dayokanu: Another useless English coach

WHy are all English coaches useless

All the top EPL teams dont even have English coaches

His not an English coach, he is a Scot.

Just as I expected. I wish we'd bring back Rafa. YNWA!

hok4u: He was not sacked,he resigned according to goal.com

Tah! Who tel u say na resignation, d guy's butts was fired. Poor him, he should go nd ask mancini hw to manage big money players.

yah it is comfirmed he has been sacked

henrychubayo: The guy tried but liverpool has gone so low from the club we know before as champions league materials. Even before the f. a. Cup final with chelsea, i know chelsea will win but this was not the case 5 years ago when they were a bit stronger and any time against chelsea, my b.p use to rise to 400 level especially in champions league. But my question is, liverpool want to improve and win the league and qualify for champions league as well, man united say next season belongs to them and no one else, tot-spurs says its their time to win the league like man-city, chelsea say next year the blues will perform well and win the league, man-city say they will retain the cup, arsenal say 6 years baby is matured enough therefore, they will win it, who will win the premier league next season? We will see by this type next year, because this league has grown to be the most toughest and difficult league in the world.

Dude, no offence but ur analysis and grammatical blunder appear to be on d same frequency.

Next manager up for the axe, next club to 'lose' big - RDM, Chelsea.

Lets face it; moral of the story here is. . .hire a manager, cut him enough slack to do his thing - Liverpool never gave Roy Hodgson ample time or resources; same applies with Chelsea's handling of AVB - not enough time to pass judgement.

dayokanu: Another useless English coach

WHy are all English coaches useless

All the top EPL teams dont even have English coaches

LOL. . .You and English people.
Wait for an English team to humiliate you this Sat.

Top on their list is Roberto Martinez, others are

Rafael Benitez
AVB
Rijkaard
Kenny Rodgers
Paul Lambert.

However, optimists are talking about Guardiola, Hiddinks

Who I Go Ask?:
Top on their list is Roberto Martinez, others are

Rafael Benitez
AVB
Rijkaard
Kenny Rodgers
Paul Lambert.

However, optimists are talking about Guardiola, Hiddinks

What the phuck is the fact goat doing on this list?

o men badt tinz

morgist: yah it is comfirmed he has been sacked

Guy u badt o, LWKMDeath for that ur pix!

morgist: yah it is comfirmed he has been sacked

Guy u badt o, LWKMDeath for that ur pix!

morgist: yah it is comfirmed he has been sacked

Guy u badt o, LWKMDeath for that ur pix!

he deserves it having lost 14 games in the epl this season.the highest for the team after 1952/1953 season

that's why man utd is better than them all

Who I Go Ask?:
Top on their list is Roberto Martinez, others are

Rafael Benitez
AVB
Rijkaard
Kenny Rodgers
Paul Lambert.

However, optimists are talking about Guardiola, Hiddinks

no amodu? kadiri ikhana?

Good luck to him

lol, i once wrote, on nl, that: top 4 finish>fa cup +carling cup, these days. but some looserpool fans lashed at me. Bet kenny would have still had his job if he'd managed to sneak in the losers in that much coveted top 4. . Sucks to be pool fan

i know it. the man concentrated more on winning my chelsea rather than doing what he was hired for.
let him go so that my chelsea will have rest of mind.