Topic: The King's Speech: His conferences and interviews here

[astowell1]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14514681.stm

"In terms of marks out of 10 for your start to the season?"

"Err for this one...11!" *cheeky grin*


Love him!

[CANADAlglish]

what was that about the Banana Peel last night?

L.L.K.K.

[Cracking Left Foot]

From yesterday's pre-Bolton press conference, talking about Luis:

"We said right away when he came that he is a happy, smiley guy," said Dalglish. "He brought his little girl in and she is exactly the same, though she can't play, mind"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/26/luis-suarez-liverpool-rest

[Uhoh AureliOs]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/adam-glen-and-gerrard-latest

Kenny Dalglish has revealed he has no fresh injury worries ahead of Liverpool's trip to Stoke City this weekend as he confirmed Steven Gerrard continues to make good progress in his recovery.

The boss expects to have Charlie Adam available for selection at the Britannia Stadium after the midfielder was ruled out of Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifier with Lithuania.

Meanwhile, Glen Johnson has resumed full training following a thigh problem.

Dalglish told his pre-match press conference: "I think we've been pretty fortunate. There doesn't appear to have been anybody come back (from international duty) with any injuries.

"Glen Johnson is training alongside us again now, and Steven is getting closer everyday, so everything on the injury front seems to be pretty positive for us at the moment.

"Charlie should be alright for the game. I think it was right what Craig Levein (Scotland manager) did in not playing him on Tuesday.

"To get him back was commendable of Craig Levein."

Quizzed by journalists for further information on Gerrard, who hasn't figured since March due to a groin problem, Dalglish added: "He's not far away.

"When Steven is ready to come back it will be a fantastic boost for everybody. The transfer window is shut, so for us it will be a real bonus because it will be like a new player coming back.

"As he said himself in an interview on Saturday, everything feels really strong, fresh and he's happy with where he's got to and what he's done - and we're delighted for him.

"He deserves a break from injuries and he'll be welcomed back with open arms."

[liverpool adorer]

Dalglish on Bellamy and Andy Carroll fitness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbTFzg4vPw&feature=feedu

[IndianaRed]

i'm not sure if this is true/real but if so, it's class... found it retweeted on twitter:

Kenny: Where's Vinny.
Journo: Off.
Kenny: ill?
Journo: No, day off.
Kenny: That's a shame, I wanted him to be ill. #highlights

[redbanky]

Bloody love it how he jumped to protect Carroll. That's what's expected from a manager - to protect his players from vultures.
Love the man.

[felix.]

i'm not sure if this is true/real but if so, it's class... found it retweeted on twitter:

Kenny: Where's Vinny.
Journo: Off.
Kenny: ill?
Journo: No, day off.
Kenny: That's a shame, I wanted him to be ill. #highlights

[lukeb1981]

When asked about Craig Bellamy's rep as a volatile character. Dalglish replies, "I don't think it'll be a problem; he's given up golf! #LFC

[Clayton Bigsby]

When asked about Craig Bellamy's rep as a volatile character. Dalglish replies, "I don't think it'll be a problem; he's given up golf! #LFC

Quality !

[Clayton Bigsby]

Don't fcuk with Kenny. I think the reporters will not be asking him about Andy Carroll again

[.Mike]

Love the man, he epitomizes everything what this football club is about.

[Breitner]

When asked about Craig Bellamy's rep as a volatile character. Dalglish replies, "I don't think it'll be a problem; he's given up golf! #LFC

 

[Gobias Industries]

Fuckin love Kenny. All that about Andy was fantastic.

"I think he's wiser than the lot of you boys, and a lot of the people that write about. And I don't think his lifestyle is anything like what you'd like it to be to get the stories."

How fucking brilliant is that?

[pazcom]

i'm not sure if this is true/real but if so, it's class... found it retweeted on twitter:

Kenny: Where's Vinny.
Journo: Off.
Kenny: ill?
Journo: No, day off.
Kenny: That's a shame, I wanted him to be ill. #highlights

brilliant - got to love the king

[itsgunnabebarnes!]

Just a great leader, and figurehead of the club. Stands up for the club and players so well. It will just fuel the desire of the players abit more. You just Know Andy and Craig will see that and get the fire burning to fight for Kenny.

[Carlos Eunuch Alberto]

i'm not sure if this is true/real but if so, it's class... found it retweeted on twitter:

Kenny: Where's Vinny.
Journo: Off.
Kenny: ill?
Journo: No, day off.
Kenny: That's a shame, I wanted him to be ill. #highlights

Its true i seen it live 

[1021]

Kenny is the master of the press conference.

[Jamila]

Its true i seen it live 

haha brilliant!

[RedMichelFerri]

Kenny putting journos in their place. Fucking loving it. Rafa use to do that but Journos were thick to understand his piss taking Message. King - bang on - there you go.

[Zlen]

Master of puppets - Kenny Dalglish.
Obey you journalist drones!

[smig]

Swats them like flies.

[sinnermichael]

the bloke could not be anymore of a legend

[the BIG fella]

anyone got a link to a recording this?

[koptician]

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish backs Andy Carroll over criticism

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14834166.stm

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended Andy Carroll following recent criticism of the striker's lifestyle from England coach Fabio Capello.

Carroll was a substitute in England's win against Wales after Capello said: "If he wants to be a good player he needs to drink less than the others."

But Dalglish insisted: "His fitness would stand up against anybody's.

"I don't think his lifestyle is anything like you want it to be to write a story."
Continue reading the main story

    [Andy] has great respect for Fabio Capello and I think Fabio Capello has great respect for Andy Carroll

Kenny Dalglish

The Liverpool boss added: "Andy was not properly fit last season because of a knee injury.

"We are pleased with his fitness this season because he's lost that injury."

Carroll, 22, has started two of Liverpool's first four games in his first full season at Anfield following his move from Newcastle in January.

The forward has scored once, in a substitute appearance in the Carling Cup victory at Exeter - but netted twice against Manchester City last season in a 3-0 win.

Dalglish added: "I think Andy is very appreciative of advice from anyone who has a good standing in football.

"I think he appreciates Fabio Capello's advice because he has great respect for Fabio Capello and I think Fabio Capello has great respect for Andy Carroll."


Meanwhile, Dalglish says his recent signings Sebastian Coates and Craig Bellamy are available to face Stoke this weekend.

Dalglish said: "Sebastian came to prominence in the Copa America when he won it with Uruguay and was voted Young Player of the Tournament - and that's not a bad accolade when you consider (Alexis) Sanchez went for £40million to Barcelona.

"We're happy to have him in. We just need to give him time to settle down and we look forward to it.

"It's the same with Craig. He's really enthusiastic at being back and made a lot of sacrifices to return, financially and otherwise, because of what the club means to him. We're delighted to have people with that attitude here."

[Livbes]

Dalglish on Bellamy and Andy Carroll fitness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbTFzg4vPw&feature=feedu

Ha immense. What a man.

[Hazell]

Fuckin love Kenny. All that about Andy was fantastic.

"I think he's wiser than the lot of you boys, and a lot of the people that write about. And I don't think his lifestyle is anything like what you'd like it to be to get the stories."

How fucking brilliant is that?

He he. Legend. Love how he protects our players and tells the media how it is.

[Sangria]

He he. Legend. Love how he protects our players and tells the media how it is.

Exactly why I grew to hate Hodgson.

[gerrardsarmy]

Exactly why I grew to hate Hodgson.

It's scary to think how Hodgson would have reacted to the journo's quizzing him about Andy.

[phil236849]

It's scary to think how Hodgson would have reacted to the journo's quizzing him about Carlton.

There....

[Snail]

Its true i seen it live 

Haha, brilliant.

[Red-juvenated]

I'm in awe of this man, cool as fuck, these journos will always get short shrift.

[MiserableP15]

That was a quality press conference.
On to Stoke.

[Diomedieocre]

"Andy was running as quickly at the end of the game as he was when he first started"                                     
                                                                                                                                                                             Wasted on the press that Kenny.

[CorKopite]

Quality from him as usual. Just imagine if that was the media's darling Hodgson now, he'd be joining in with the criticism of Andy. Instead Kenny gets behind his player and puts the dickhead journalists,   who are only interested in filling there back pages, in their place.

[NOTBORNIN1982]

When he wins us our first piece of silverware (this time around) I might actually die of “euphoria disease".  I still smile when I sit and think about him being our manager again… sad but true.

[Oh Sami Sami]

Dalglish on Bellamy and Andy Carroll fitness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbTFzg4vPw&feature=feedu

Some great lines in there! Well in Kenny

[TH]

Quality from him as usual. Just imagine if that was the media's darling Hodgson now, he'd be joining in with the criticism of Andy.

yep

Roy Hodgson has told struggling Joe Cole to show his true form. "He should be convincing me and everyone watching that this is a player who can help Liverpool win things. And I think you couldn't say that has been the case so far."  muppet

[Cruiser]

Was brilliant seeing him stick up for Carroll.

Capello bringing his private life out in open was just fuckin wrong and you'd be tempted to hit back a lot stronger but Kenny really kept it cool and measured, straight to the point.

[martinsquirtle]

Class standing up for Andy.