Topic: The Kenny Dalglish Stand

[Scottish-Don]

He's King Kenny.

Scores so many,
Ten a penny

[AshLFC]

Made up

[Yiannis]

Well in. Chuffed about Kenny and the decision. Totally deserved.

[TheMightyReds]

Good move. Now forever to be known as the King Kenny stand.

[sms1986]

Was a surprise this to be honest...obviously it's a good thing the King getting recognised but didn't even know this was something being considered

maybe some prep before naming rights for main stand.....or just a nice motiveless gesture

The Centenary Stand was named as it was the 100th anniversary, so I guess they wanted to mark the 125th anniversary in a similar way.

[DivisiveNewSigning]

Now its about time it became the SIR KENNY DALGLISH STAND!!!! What has the guy got to do to get knighted FFS!!!

That lot up the road had whiskey nose and Busby knighted... yet the likes of Shanks, Paisley, Fagan and now Dalglish have all been overlooked.

I think given what he and Marina have given the City... there is no one that deserves it more!!!

100% this.

What a man, and he couldn't be more deserving. Some great comments by Henry and Werner as well to be fair.

[The Final Third]

Made my day hearing this.

He'd be so bloody honoured by it but he'd never let on.

[newterp]

any comments from Kenny yet?

[Samie]

Not seen any comments from Kenny but Kelly is wanting freebies off her old man. 

[Anfield89]

Hopefully they will put it up written on the top of the stand.

[holeinthehead]

What he did after Hilsborough was great. Anfield stadium should be named after him

[redprodigal]

Great news, fully deserved.

[Alf]

Great news if anybody at the club deserves it's King Kenny.

[Son of Spion]

I always thought Bill Shankly deserved a stand naming after him for how he transformed our whole club and its mentality, but yes, Kenny is right up there with him. I remember feeling gutted when Kevin Keegan decided to leave us, but signing Kenny was a master stroke. I was at Wembley in '77 to see his debut Vs Salford. What a fantastic player, and what a fantastic, humble and dignified human being. He's right up there with the greats in the game and he is woven into the fabric of this club, just as this club is woven into the fabric of Kenny Dalglish. 

[Anfield89]

22nd May evening with Dalglish


Tickets are now on sale for ‘An Evening with Kenny Dalglish’ on Monday May 22.

You can enjoy a night of fine food and entertainment whilst you get the chance to listen to the Reds legend offer insight into life at Anfield and stories from his career as both a player and a manager.

You’ll arrive at the stadium to a welcome drink, before going on to enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared by LFC chefs, plus more fantastic entertainment throughout the evening – all for £135 per person.

So, don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. Get your tickets now, or for further information on either of these special events call our Events Team on 0151 264 2222.

[sms1986]

22nd May evening with Dalglish


Tickets are now on sale for ‘An Evening with Kenny Dalglish’ on Monday May 22.

You can enjoy a night of fine food and entertainment whilst you get the chance to listen to the Reds legend offer insight into life at Anfield and stories from his career as both a player and a manager.

You’ll arrive at the stadium to a welcome drink, before going on to enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared by LFC chefs, plus more fantastic entertainment throughout the evening – all for £135 per person.

So, don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience. Get your tickets now, or for further information on either of these special events call our Events Team on 0151 264 2222.

What does that have to do with the new name for the stand?

[FaitAccompli]

Fantastic news and a great way to honour a great man.

[the_red_pill]

For the king- a more deserving and "better" honour than a knighthood, imo(although that would be welcomed ).

Fantastic decision!

[Anfield89]

What does that have to do with the new name for the stand?

Just incase people missed it, not creating a thread for it. That ok with you?

[sms1986]

Just incase people missed it, not creating a thread for it. That ok with you?

Yeah, just asking a question.

[todda]

any comments from Kenny yet?

Probably something like "how much of the gate do I get" 😂

[Mighty_Red]

A great tribute to a great man. My only neg would be that there isn't a stand named after Shanks and Bob. I know they have their own tributes but none as big as a stand.. Maybe this could be fixed if the ARE development ever gets off the ground.

We need to ensure the 'new' stand is given a warm welcome on Sunday for the royal visit!

[JCB]

Can't think of anyone who deserves it more than the King himself. He's done so much for the club and the City over the years.
Give him a Knighthood next.

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[Something Worse]

Can't think of anyone who deserves it more than the King himself. He's done so much for the club and the City over the years.
Give him a Knighthood next.

Sir King Kenny doesn't sound right to me

[sms1986]

Give him a Knighthood next.

Is he even the kind of person who would want that?

[whiteboots]

A great tribute to a great man. My only neg would be that there isn't a stand named after Shanks and Bob. I know they have their own tributes but none as big as a stand.. Maybe this could be fixed if the ARE development ever gets off the ground.

Fair comment.

Shankly, Fagan and Paisley should be added to create a quartet.

Oh, and it seems that Ayre's stand sponsorship expectations have been quietly shelved

[ToneLa]

Is he even the kind of person who would want that?

A king is better than a knight!

I am not sure he would accept the establishment offering him this after the shit he went through after Hillsborough to no recognition really. Even if it happened I'd be a bit scornful thinking it's too little too late.

He's our royalty and always will be!

[kennedy81]

Couldn't give a fuck about knighthoods. We can honour our own, in our own way.

[DangerScouse]

A fucking knighthood after what the establishment did to this club? Fuck off!

[Tony19:6]

We could simply call this the King Stand no other words are really necessary?

[whiteboots]

With Van Dijk tipped to join us, we better hurry up and get this done before there is a call for a Lawrie McMenemy stand.

[Big Red Richie]

Has anything been mentioned regarding any kind of opening/presentation regarding this and Kenny, for the last home game of the season.


Surely it would be an apt time to do so, in case they need to change any signage, corporate stuff, or literature, etc. regarding the new name, closed season.

To have the new name, up and running for next season.


Or has anything been muted for a later date?

[Branno]

Aint done this for years but feel it appropriate to post in this thread....

Me and old man have always had that classic Scouse dispute.....Kenny or Kevin.....KK was his generation and the King was mine. Then in 1985 the King was on the the Saturday Superstore Show. On the BBC....this was back in the day when you entered a competition by sending in a self addressed enveleope.....the question was for his prize was was "what other team have I scored for apart from Liverpool at Anfield ?".....knew the answer straight away it was Scotland v Wales in a Euro qualifier.....sent my post card in and thought nothing of it....next Saturday the one and only Midge Are from Ultravox pulled MY FUCKING CARD out of the tombolare...."The winner is Darren Brannigan from Merseyside" !!!!!!!!!!.....months and a few apologise letters came from LFC. Finally in the June later I get a call from a 'Sheila Walsh"...oh hello Darren Im Kenny Dalglish's secratary....any chance you can come to Anfield on Wednesday"......erm erm erm.....yeah ok. Me old man drove me to Anfield......walked into the 'players lounge" and next minute in walks the King...."Aye Darren good to meet ya pal...yee wanna come to me office".....utter dumb struck....me Dad guides me through....."sit down here Anna have a cuppa tea "...IN TH FUCKING BOOT ROOM....he thens passes me pair of Dalglisg Pumas Boots and Runners....shows me around Anfield and I think thats all it. K Darren...Im off to Melwood ye gonna come....and for fucks sake me old man offers to drive him ...Nay bother Owen (Me Dad...I'll drive yo there and back...so there I am...15 years old sitting in the Kings Merc driving from Anfield to  Melwood....as we pull into Melwood there are kids my age banging on his windows thinking 'who day  fuck is that' .....he looked after us for the next 4 hours like the legend he is....nothing was enough. Got back to Anfield...climbed into his boot....grabbed me his one of those classic umbra tops res with yellows pin strips...crown paints...7 on the back......signed it "To Darren...best wishes.  Kenny Dalglish"......said or good buys...still uttrerly dumb struck....few weeks later 'Shela" rings me again..."Kenny would like you to be his guest in the exec box in the Main Stand for the first home game of the season".....I FUCKING LOVE THAT THAN MAN FOR  WHAT HE DID THEN AND WHAT HE DID WHEN I WAS ONLY METRES FROM ME IN 89.....I never thought Id want to sit in the Kremiyn Stand ever again....but I will make a trip back from OZ and do it

[Steady Eddie]

That's a belting story mate - did your dad change his mind over who was the better player? 

[Branno]

That's a belting story mate - did your dad change his mind over who was the better player? 

Nope cos KK could header better....its continuous

[Dubred]

Aint done this for years but feel it appropriate to post in this thread....

Me and old man have always had that classic Scouse dispute.....Kenny or Kevin.....KK was his generation and the King was mine. Then in 1985 the King was on the the Saturday Superstore Show. On the BBC....this was back in the day when you entered a competition by sending in a self addressed enveleope.....the question was for his prize was was "what other team have I scored for apart from Liverpool at Anfield ?".....knew the answer straight away it was Scotland v Wales in a Euro qualifier.....sent my post card in and thought nothing of it....next Saturday the one and only Midge Are from Ultravox pulled MY FUCKING CARD out of the tombolare...."The winner is Darren Brannigan from Merseyside" !!!!!!!!!!.....months and a few apologise letters came from LFC. Finally in the June later I get a call from a 'Sheila Walsh"...oh hello Darren Im Kenny Dalglish's secratary....any chance you can come to Anfield on Wednesday"......erm erm erm.....yeah ok. Me old man drove me to Anfield......walked into the 'players lounge" and next minute in walks the King...."Aye Darren good to meet ya pal...yee wanna come to me office".....utter dumb struck....me Dad guides me through....."sit down here Anna have a cuppa tea "...IN TH FUCKING BOOT ROOM....he thens passes me pair of Dalglisg Pumas Boots and Runners....shows me around Anfield and I think thats all it. K Darren...Im off to Melwood ye gonna come....and for fucks sake me old man offers to drive him ...Nay bother Owen (Me Dad...I'll drive yo there and back...so there I am...15 years old sitting in the Kings Merc driving from Anfield to  Melwood....as we pull into Melwood there are kids my age banging on his windows thinking 'who day  fuck is that' .....he looked after us for the next 4 hours like the legend he is....nothing was enough. Got back to Anfield...climbed into his boot....grabbed me his one of those classic umbra tops res with yellows pin strips...crown paints...7 on the back......signed it "To Darren...best wishes.  Kenny Dalglish"......said or good buys...still uttrerly dumb struck....few weeks later 'Shela" rings me again..."Kenny would like you to be his guest in the exec box in the Main Stand for the first home game of the season".....I FUCKING LOVE THAT THAN MAN FOR  WHAT HE DID THEN AND WHAT HE DID WHEN I WAS ONLY METRES FROM ME IN 89.....I never thought Id want to sit in the Kremiyn Stand ever again....but I will make a trip back from OZ and do it

Thats absolutely brilliant.  Amazing memories..........ye jammy bastard 

[WhingingMoaningUpstart]

Aint done this for years but feel it appropriate to post in this thread....

Me and old man have always had that classic Scouse dispute.....Kenny or Kevin.....KK was his generation and the King was mine. Then in 1985 the King was on the the Saturday Superstore Show. On the BBC....this was back in the day when you entered a competition by sending in a self addressed enveleope.....the question was for his prize was was "what other team have I scored for apart from Liverpool at Anfield ?".....knew the answer straight away it was Scotland v Wales in a Euro qualifier.....sent my post card in and thought nothing of it....next Saturday the one and only Midge Are from Ultravox pulled MY FUCKING CARD out of the tombolare...."The winner is Darren Brannigan from Merseyside" !!!!!!!!!!.....months and a few apologise letters came from LFC. Finally in the June later I get a call from a 'Sheila Walsh"...oh hello Darren Im Kenny Dalglish's secratary....any chance you can come to Anfield on Wednesday"......erm erm erm.....yeah ok. Me old man drove me to Anfield......walked into the 'players lounge" and next minute in walks the King...."Aye Darren good to meet ya pal...yee wanna come to me office".....utter dumb struck....me Dad guides me through....."sit down here Anna have a cuppa tea "...IN TH FUCKING BOOT ROOM....he thens passes me pair of Dalglisg Pumas Boots and Runners....shows me around Anfield and I think thats all it. K Darren...Im off to Melwood ye gonna come....and for fucks sake me old man offers to drive him ...Nay bother Owen (Me Dad...I'll drive yo there and back...so there I am...15 years old sitting in the Kings Merc driving from Anfield to  Melwood....as we pull into Melwood there are kids my age banging on his windows thinking 'who day  fuck is that' .....he looked after us for the next 4 hours like the legend he is....nothing was enough. Got back to Anfield...climbed into his boot....grabbed me his one of those classic umbra tops res with yellows pin strips...crown paints...7 on the back......signed it "To Darren...best wishes.  Kenny Dalglish"......said or good buys...still uttrerly dumb struck....few weeks later 'Shela" rings me again..."Kenny would like you to be his guest in the exec box in the Main Stand for the first home game of the season".....I FUCKING LOVE THAT THAN MAN FOR  WHAT HE DID THEN AND WHAT HE DID WHEN I WAS ONLY METRES FROM ME IN 89.....I never thought Id want to sit in the Kremiyn Stand ever again....but I will make a trip back from OZ and do it

Incredible. Thank you for sharing this.

[12C]

Incredible. Thank you for sharing this.

Wonderful!
Was it the  green Merc he made you ride in? Used to see him around West Derby in it. 

[Samie]