# Kenny Dalglish biography

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We've put up the Kenny Dalglish biography in the following article. The seasoned Englishman began his football career with a local club in his hometown, and it wasn't long before his skill drew the notice of a major club like Celtic. Sir Kenny's illustrious career began when he joined Celtic. Continue reading to find out more about Kenny Dalglish's life.

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**Kenny Dalglish biography - Early life**

Dalglish, the son of an engineer, was born in Dalmarnock (4 March 19510 in Glasgow's east end and raised in Milton in the city's north end. He was picked for the Scottish schoolboy's team that went unbeaten in a Home Nations Victory Shield event after winning the Scottish Cup with Glasgow Schoolboys and Glasgow Schools. Dalglish tried out for West Ham United and Liverpool in 1966, but both teams turned him down.

Style of Play

Despite the fact that everyone knows Kenny Dalglish as a legend, we can't deny that he was a gifted player with exceptional speed and quickness. He was regarded as one of the smartest football players of his era, capable of demonstrating his superior performance in attacking circumstances by utilizing his brains.&#x20;

Due to his physical power, he was also able to compete successfully against the defensive line. His superior ground intelligence assisted him in determining the position he should occupy. He was gifted with a technical talent that allowed him to effortlessly open the defense and finish flawlessly.

**Goal Celebration**

During his career, Kenny Dalglish, a Scottish professional football player, and manager scored 102 goals for his country and 345 goals for the two teams where he played. He did not, however, have a characteristic goal celebration; instead, every time he scored a goal, he lifted his hands and ran toward the crowd. Even during his time as a manager, he had this habit.

**Kenny Dalglish's Personal Life**

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**Family**

On November 26, 1974, Kenny Dalglish married Marina. Marina, his wife, was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2003, 40 years after their marriage, but she was fortunately treated at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool and recovered.

**Philanthropy**

He has been involved in philanthropy for more than two decades. These activities came to a head when his wife, after forty years of marriage, was diagnosed with cancer.&#x20;

He aided the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool fans during an FA Cup rematch against Nottingham Forest. Kenny and his wife created the Marina Dalglish Appeal in 2004 to raise money for cancer research.&#x20;

The couple took part in a number of fundraising events for the organization. Dalglish philanthropy helped to found Aintree University Hospital, a well-known oncology hospital in Liverpool. In addition, he works with the LFC Foundation.

**Kenny Dalglish Career Statistics**

**Clubs**

Kenny Dalglish spent his entire career with two clubs. After progressing through the Celtic junior system, he was drafted into the first team in a midfield position in 1969 and went on to make 204 appearances for the club, scoring 111 goals in the process.

He later signed with Liverpool of the Premier League. On August 13, 1977, he made his professional debut against Manchester United in the first match of the 1977 FA Charity Shield. He scored 31 goals in 62 games in his debut season, and more importantly, he was honored to score the winning goal in the 1978 European Cup Final at Wembley against Bruges. He scored 118 goals between 1977 and 1990.

**International**

Tommy Docherty, the manager of the Scottland national team at the time, invited him to play for them. On 10 November 1971, he made his national debut as a substitute in a 1–0 Euro 1972 qualification win over Belgium at Pittodrie.

**Managerial**

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In 1985, Sir Dalglish began his coaching career. Dalglish was named Liverpool's player-manager. He led his squad to its first "double" in 1985-86, his rookie season. Liverpool defeated Everton by two points in both the league and the FA Cup.&#x20;

The following season was just as successful as his first, with his club finishing near the top of the league for virtually the whole season and going undefeated in all competitions for 37 games (including 29 in the league; 22 wins and 7 draws). Dalglish was involved in a sad catastrophe during his coaching career at Liverpool, the Hillsborough disaster on April 15, 1989.&#x20;

After a period, he replaced Kevin Keegan as Newcastle United's head coach on a three-and-a-half-year contract in January 1997. His performance and coaching style in this team was just as impressive as they had been in the previous two, and he had a lot of success, but despite these accomplishments, he was cut from the team at the start of the 1998-99 season.&#x20;

Dalglish took the club from fourth place to runner-up in May and a berth in the new UEFA Europa League format the following season. In 1999, he returned to his first club, Celtic, as a manager for the first time. He was formally named as Celtic's coach in February 2000, and he led the team to the Scottish League Cup final, where they defeated Aberdeen. His first season with Celtic was a success, with the club winning the Scottish League Cup.&#x20;

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