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.
!["My own view is that he [Pele] was the best footballer we have ever seen. I’ve felt that way for decades, even after the likes of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi arrived on the scene. So I’m not saying it now because he has passed away and I’m feeling sentimental. No, it’s because I truly believe it. The evidence and facts are there for us all to see."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2025/03/04/9/31/GettyImages-467237988.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
13. On the greatest ever footballer...
"My own view is that he [Pele] was the best footballer we have ever seen. I’ve felt that way for decades, even after the likes of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi arrived on the scene. So I’m not saying it now because he has passed away and I’m feeling sentimental. No, it’s because I truly believe it. The evidence and facts are there for us all to see." | Liverpool FC via Getty Images