Liverpool, Kuyt: "I have to convince Dalglish needs me"

Dirk Kuyt will continue to play an important role in the history of Liverpool in the years to come. The Dutch midfielder has launched a real appeal to manager Kenny Dalglish to present their expectations: "I want to play every game. It is disappointing to me when it happens as in the final of the Carling Cup From my point of view I feel good both mentally fisicalmente, I do not think I ever felt so strong and I'm ready to take the field in every match from here at the end of the season. This is to convince the coach that he needed me at the time. I do not see anywhere but at Anfield in the rest of my career until I am satisfied and taken into account in order to play the levels at which they are accustomed, "the words refer to the 'Daily Mirror'.

Liverpool FC at Wembley: Kenny Dalglish looking forward to returning to happy hunting ground Read

AN entire generation of Liverpool supporters will be leafing through their A-Zs and programming their SatNavs in preparation for a first-ever trip to Wembley on Sunday.

Kenny Dalglish, though, won’t need any such directions.

It was with good reason that the national stadium became known as Anfield South during Liverpool’s glory days of the 1970s and 80s.

Dalglish became well accustomed to the venue, having either played or managed there 21 times during his previous 14-year spell at the club.

And, with Wembley having been a home from home, the Anfield manager has spent much of the week defending Liverpool’s absence there since their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United in 1996.

Read More http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/sport/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/02/24/liverpool-fc-at-wembley-kenny-dalglish-looking-forward-to-returning-to-happy-hunting-ground-99623-30396155/#ixzz1nOgAyfXz

Liverpoolfc.tv: Villa our only focus

Kenny Dalglish insists Liverpool must not be concerned with events at White Hart Lane when they travel to Aston Villa on Sunday.

With fifth place and Europa League spot still up for grabs heading into the final day of the season, the Reds will secure European qualification if they better Tottenham's result against Birmingham City.

However, should Spurs collect three points, they will take fifth spot.

Nonetheless, Dalglish will still be sending his players out fully focused on obtaining three points regardless of what may unfold in north London.

"We want to end the season with a victory that would give us a chance of finish as high up the table as possible," the boss wrote in LFC Weekly.

"That's always been our aim and as long as a higher position is attainable we'll continue to go for it. All we can do is concentrate on our own game and not worry about anyone else. We can't affect another team's results, so there is no point in worrying about it.

..............Read more on Liverpoolfc.tv

Kenny Dalglish Permanent Manager Press Conference

Pt.1

Pt.2

From Liverpoolfc.tv: "Werner on Kenny and the future"

After flying into the UK earlier today, Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner spoke exclusively about Kenny Dalglish's appointment and the future for LFC.

Tom, there was much excitement amongst supporters when Kenny Dalglish was confirmed as permanent manager on Thursday. Was there a particular moment when it dawned on you that Kenny was the ideal man for the job?

I think we have been impressed with his leadership skills and his focus since the very beginning. Obviously, when we appointed him as interim manager we hoped he would be successful. Certainly the club is going in the right direction, he's been successful on the pitch but we're just delighted with the collaboration that he has with Damien, with Steve Clarke and with the players. He's just the right man for this job, obviously.

When Kenny was placed in temporary charge back in January, did part of you think then that he may emerge as the front runner for the role?

We hoped so because obviously the understanding that he has for Liverpool is unmatched, not just as a player but just as somebody who understands the Liverpool way. He certainly was the front runner then and he's just been spectacular.

What has impressed you the most about the job he has done so far at the Club?

I think that when we took over we felt the club needed a new sense of direction and Kenny has been able to instil a sense of confidence in the players. Obviously, the results speak for themselves. While we have a lot of work to do he certainly has helped turn this club around this year.

Two of the biggest improvements since Kenny took charge appear to be the style of football and the form of individual players - you must be delighted with both changes?

Absolutely and I would say that Kenny has been such a great motivator. I was talking with one of the players and they all feel, to a man, that there is a greater sense of spirit and unity and Kenny has brought that.

Kenny has proved that he's not scared to involve young players in big matches. How important is it to the Club's footballing strategy that the Club's youngsters are given a chance?

It's critical because I think that one of the issues we felt we all needed to attack when we came in was the average age of the players. You need to bring young players into the system and at least give them an opportunity, and certainly these players have again proved they were worthy of being in the squad.

Have you managed to follow the games from the States and how has Liverpool's transformation been greeted in America?

John and I have been obviously watching every match and what has been so wonderful is that we're scoring goals, we're playing with a sense of confidence. We don't feel that we are at a place where we can rest on any laurels. We haven't made the Champions League but we are certainly going in the right direction and we look forward to the match this Sunday.

....................Read complete interview on Liverpoolfc.tv

Liverpoolfc.tv: Kenny: This is reward for us all

After being confirmed as Liverpool's new full-time manager, Kenny Dalglish gave his first interview to Liverpoolfc.tv.

Many congratulations, Kenny, how does it feel to be the permanent manager of Liverpool Football Club once again?

I'm obviously delighted to be given the opportunity. When we came back in January there were no promises from anyone as to what to expect, so for me it was an ideal opportunity to go in and prove I had something to offer. As we've said before, the circumstances weren't ideal as a good man in Roy had lost his job, but that wasn't my decision. They asked me if I would come in and help and there was no hesitation from me. Because we have come in and done reasonably well they've asked if I'll be agreeable to coming in and doing it permanently, so for me it's a great reward for the work that's been done, not just by me but Steve, Sammy, the players and the people on the terraces and everyone else inside the club, including the owners.

We said at the outset if we stick together and work together then it makes it easier to produce better results and I think that is the main reason why results have improved, because people have stuck together. We've got the reward for that with a great number of points.

I really enjoy coming into work, I enjoy putting a smile on peoples faces, but it's not just what I've done. Everybody has made a huge contribution to help us get this far.

Have the last few months exceeded your expectations in terms of how far you could take the club forward in such a short space of time?

No, because we never set any expectations except to do the best we possibly could in every game. I never set any targets, but obviously we had to improve and we have done. We haven't finished the season yet, there are still a couple of games to go and the same principles will apply. We have a game on Sunday that we want to get the most we possibly can out of.

You arrived at a club struggling for results in the wrong half of the table in January - how have you managed to turn things around so quickly

We have moved forward because everybody has got together and we are a stronger force when we are the one unit. Obviously, off the pitch the appointments of Ian Ayre and Damien Comolli have helped to bring a bit of calm and a bit of authority. They are two good men and that helps. When you start getting good people working for the club it always helps.

When you look at what has been achieved over just a few months, how excited are you by what the future holds for Liverpool?

We wouldn't have taken it if we weren't excited about it. We're not going to make any predictions. We've got reward for what we have done but we have worked really hard to get here. If we continue to do that then we will get further rewards. We can't afford to think that because we are finishing strongly that's us set up for next year. When the game has finished you get whatever you deserve from that game and move forward to the next one. It's the same for us. There won't be any complacency for next year because of what's happened this year and we also shouldn't get carried away. We should be as Liverpool has always been and that's respectful to others. If we have business to do then we do it privately and as best as we possibly can.

Read the complete interview on Liverpoolfc.tv

LFC.TV: Kenny's kick-off call to arms

Kenny Dalglish is confident the Anfield faithful will still generate an intimidating atmosphere in Thursday's Europa League clash with Sparta Prague - despite the unusual kick-off time.

The second leg of the last 32 tie with the Czech side is scheduled to get underway at 6pm, rather than the standard 8.05pm for matches in front of the Kop in the competition.

Nonetheless, Dalglish is in no doubt the kick-off time will count for little by the time the game gets started.

The boss told his pre-match press conference: "Anfield has had some memorable evenings. European nights are always special for many clubs, but certainly for this club.

"Tomorrow night is obviously an earlier kick-off than what we're used to and it will take a bit of adjustment from the players and the fans also, but I'm sure that won't deter them from giving us their full support.

"We've got to get them on side early doors. The responsibility is on us to go and win the game, but fortunately for us that's nothing new - the responsibility has been on us many times to go and win games.

"They've (the players) gone past that, done it and been successful, so we just need to carry that trend and fashion on for the football club."

Liverpool ground out a goalless draw in last week's first-leg meeting in Prague.

Victory over Sparta will set up a last 16 clash with either SC Braga or Lech Poznan - but Dalglish was typically refusing to be drawn on anything other than Thursday's contest.

Asked by reporters about how he'd feel to lead the Reds all the way to the Dublin final, he replied: "We've got to win the game tomorrow night first. We don't need to run too fast. As we've always said, the next game is the most important one. We've got to concentrate on that and get as much as we can from it, so that's all we're going to try and do.

 ............Read more on Liverpoolfc.tv

LFC.TV: Kenny: Let's not get carried away

Kenny Dalglish has encouraged his players to stay focused and not get carried away by their recent success which has seen the team win four successive games without conceding a goal.

While the manager has been delighted with the response from his squad since he took charge at Anfield, he has urged a word of caution ahead of today's clash with Wigan and claims further progress will only happen with the same hard work his players have shown so far.

"It's a fantastic reward for them and they have worked really hard and shown great determination to get a result. It just shows you that a wee bit of hard work together with the ability they have got and you end up with four clean sheets and four victories," Dalglish told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"We have got a reward for that and that gives everybody a bit of confidence and belief in themselves, and we can now look forward to Wigan.

"We can't expect that we are going to get anything from the game if we don't apply ourselves exactly the same way as we have done in the previous matches that we've played in...............Read all on Liverpoolfc.tv