Kenny Dalglish sacked as Liverpool manager

After 18 months back at the helm, Dalglish has paid the price for a poor league performance, during which time he lost the faith of his board.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Liverpool Football Club announce that Kenny Dalglish is to leave his post today as Manager after having his contract terminated.
"After a careful and deliberative review of the season, the Club came to the decision that a change was appropriate. It is not a decision that was reached lightly or hastily.
"The search for a new Manager will begin immediately."
Fenway Sports Group are in the midst of a major restructure at Anfield, and their review of the club includes the manager's chair.


During a summit in Boston they told Dalglish of their frustration with his poor use of club resources in the transfer market. The £110 million spent on seven players did not bring the improvement they anticipated, despite a strong showing in the domestic cups.
Principal owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner became disillusioned with the inconsistency of performances and have become intolerant of suggestions bad luck was the main cause for Liverpool's failure to challenge the top four.
For Dalglish, an emotional return has come to a disappointing end. He hoped winning the Carling Cup would be the catalyst for another golden period, repeating his first glorious spell in charge.   (Telegraph.co.uk)