New Liverpool FC manager Roy Hodgson wants Kenny Dalglish to stay at club
It is well known, though, that he was hugely disappointed not to be considered for the role he occupied between 1985 and 1991 and some fans fear he will quit his position as Liverpools Academy Ambassador. Hodgson, though, is anxious for the opportunity to meet with Dalglish and discuss how they can make the situation work, as he believes the 59-year-olds presence is key to a bright future. "I can only repeat what the chairman (Martin Broughton) said. Kenny Dalglish should be at Liverpool Football Club until he decides he does not want to be a part of football. I cant have any comments on the people who were candidates. It was up to the board who they wanted. They did not want him to be a candidate for the job". If Dalglish stays on, he will also take on the title of Head of Football Development; Liverpool have been criticised for not blooding enough young players but that is one area that Hodgson is eager to rectify. "Kenny will play a big role in that, he explained. If he is going to take on the role of Head of Football Development especially with the new rules coming in making that bridge between Kirkby and Melwood is going to be vital."
1) What a slap in the face for Dalglish that is. Thrown a bone by the man who beat him to the job. Let's see how low the "King" is willing to bend to pick it up. I'm guessing he will too.
2) Is Roy Hodgson/LFC sure they want a man like Dalglish bringing young talent through when he has form working for player agencies and moving kids on...like he did with Rooney for Proactive?