Regarded as one of the country’s greatest ever players, Sir Kenny Dalglish will forever be viewed as Celtic, Liverpool and Scottish footballing royalty.
Born on 4 March 1951 in Dalmarnock, King Kenny remains tied with the late, great Denis Law as the Tartan Army’s record goal scorer on 30 goals, while he is also still adored on the Celtic Park terraces after his 111 goal haul for the Hoops between 1969–1977.
Worshipped by Liverpool supporters, he is widely viewed by many as their best ever player, scoring 118 goals for the Reds during the years of 1977 and 1990. A icon of Scottish football, he still holds Scotland men's appearance record, with 102 caps earned between 1971 and 1986.
As we celebrate his 74th birthday, we look back on the best quotes about his life and his career at both Celtic, Scotland and Liverpool.
5. On scoring against Rangers...
”You always dream of playing for the team you support but the most important thing for me was I just wanted to be a professional footballer. Fortunately I fulfilled my dream. When Rangers don’t take you, it’s not the end of the world. It just means that when you later play against them and score, it makes it a wee bit more special.” | SNS Group
6. On playing for Scotland...
"Like so many others, I learned to play football on the streets of Glasgow, using sweaters as goal posts. So, to play for my country in front of the Tartan Army was always a huge honour, and I felt incredibly proud every time I pulled on the Scotland jersey." | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
7. On his former teammate Graeme Souness being a Scotland manager...
"His knowledge of the game would suggest he would have had more than a good chance of giving our country what it so badly wants. He has charisma, presence and respect." | SNS Group 0141 221 3602
8. On management...
"Management is a seven-days-a-week job. The Intensity of it takes it toll on your health. Some people want to go on for ever, and I obviously don't." | SNS Group 0141 221 3602