Liverpool's Centenary Stand will be renamed after Kenny Dalglish in "recognition of his immense contribution to the club," according to Mark Dobson of the London GUARDIAN. The 66-year-old has been associated with Liverpool since '77, following his £440,000 move from Celtic, and during his time as a player and two separate occasions as manager he won eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA Cups and five League Cups, scoring 172 goals in 515 appearances. Off the field, he "played a key role" in the aftermath of the '89 Hillsborough disaster and he and his family "continue to provide support to the victims’ relatives during the ongoing fight for justice." As a tribute, Liverpool’s owners decided to bestow the naming honor on Dalglish, who with his wife set up the Marina Dalglish Appeal in '05 -- a charity "which has raised millions for people who have been diagnosed with cancer." Anfield already "boasts" tributes to Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley but "this is the first time a stand has been named after any individual." Liverpool Owner John W. Henry said, "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" (GUARDIAN, 5/3).
