KENNY DALGLISH HAS BEEN SACKED AS LIVERPOOL MANAGER!!!

Kenny Dalglish has been sacked as Liverpool manager after finishing eighth in the Premier League.

Dalglish, 61, led the club to Carling Cup glory and the FA Cup final, but could not seal a Champions League spot.

"Results in the Premier League have been disappointing and to build on the progress that has been made, we need to make a change," read a club statement

Dalglish said his departure had been handled in an "honourable, respectful and dignified way".

Owners Fenway Sports Group stressed that the decision to remove Dalglish "was not reached lightly or hastily" and that the search for a new manager would begin immediately.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez and former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez have been installed as early favourites to fill the vacancy..

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