Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish 'flattered' by calls for knighthood

Scot delighted by progress in quest for justice for Hillsborough families but insists he will not get carried away by reports he could be honoured by the Queen

16 Apr 2011 14:03:00

By Joel Lamy

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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has re-iterated his desire for justice for the supporters who died during the Hillsborough disaster.
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Ninety-six fans were crushed during an FA cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest in 1989, but no authorities have ever been brought to account for their part in the tragedy.

New documents have recently been released by Andy Burnham in the Cabinet which are being looked over by judges.

Speaking at a memorial at Anfield on the 22nd anniversary of the tragedy, Dalglish, who was in his first spell as manager at the time, said he was hopeful that friends and families of the victims would get the justice that has been continually denied to them.

"It is fantastic to see the progress they are making in their quest for some form of justice and I just hope they get it," he said.

"We want to make sure they get what they deserve and I don't think they have had what they deserve so far."

Dalglish is once again in charge of Liverpool after quitting in 1991, partly due to the stress caused by Hillsborough, and he paid tribute to the respect which is continually shown every year.

"Everybody that has some feeling for Liverpool Football Club realises the importance of yesterday's day and the service," he added.

"Every single person from the football side of the club were there, the Academy lads were all there for the first time, which was brilliant.

"You tend to forget that it was 22 years ago and some of them weren't born then."

However, the 60-year-old, whose return to the club has seen an improvement in form, has admitted that he is flattered by calls for him to receive a knighthood, for the role he has played since the disaster.

Families of the victims have asked local MP Steve Rotherham to put in an early day motion asking the Queen to knight Dalglish for all his efforts

The Liverpool boss said: "It is very flattering but I just go about my work, do the best I can.

"If somebody wants to do things that are outside my control that is up to them, but it is very flattering.

"But I don't think I will get carried away with it."

Liverpool travel to Arsenal on Sunday hoping to continue the form shown under their interim manager, which saw them hammer Manchester City 3-0 at Anfield on Monday night.

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