This Is Your Life - Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish appearing on This Is Your Life. This programme was presented by Eamonn Andrews and broadcast on 16 February 1983.

[@yadancer6098]

He was the best Scottish player ever for me. I'm a Ger and I'm no fan of Liverpool, but he was a proper superstar. He was a gifted, skilful, clever player but a very humble, decent man. I will never forget how he represented Liverpool, the families and fans following Hillsborough. He is just a good human being.

[@lauraadamson8850]

My Dad, George Shields (Kenny's former boss), appears in this video. Sadly he passed away on 11th September last year. We were fortunate enough to have a VHS recording of this and last summer my brother got in converted to DVD and sent it to Liverpool FC as they didn't have a copy. Lovely to see it has now made its way on to You Tube.

[@marcjohnson7734]

Omg I read your comment as he came through the door🙁

[@Prodigy_Fan]

I'm a Blue but respect Dalglish. Only old enough to have seen the back end of his career as a player but know just what a talent he was and the work he and his wife did for the families post-Hillsborough will never be forgotten in this part of the world.

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Respect 👍

[@langdale55]

25,000 miles, 60 hours in the air so that he can stand and share a stage with Kenny Dalgleish for 30 seconds. I tip my hat to Tommy Doherty. God rest his soul.

[@langdale55]

One of the funniest things I ever heard was when Tommy Doherty was talking about John Barnes. ‘ I’m not saying he’s injury prone, but he picked up an injury during A Question of Sport’

[@corkion]

so sad to see so many gone

[@rstevens7711]

@@langdale55 I loathed Docherty when I was growing up ('77 Cup Final is all you need to know) but it was only as I got older I started to really like him. I can remember him on a radio programme in the early mid 1990s talking about football. 'In my day', he said, 'the footballers wanted to better themselves and become millionaires. Nowadays, they are already millionaires and want to become better footballers.'

[@paulpolhill726]

I’m a diehard Evertonian .Gota say he’s the Greatest player I’ve seen . A Great human being. King Kenny a true gift.

[@johnt7630]

He's right up there as one of Britain's greatest players alongside George Best, Bobby Charlton, Ryan Giggs etc.

[@irenemccann7032]

You’ve issued out the best Jimmy Johnstone.

[@johnt7630]

@@irenemccann7032 you're quite right - Johnstone was amazing !

[@gunternetzer9621]

@@johnt7630 My favourite ever British player.

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Respect 👍

[@thebadloser]

My all time footballing hero - not only because I believe he's the best footballer Britain ever produced, but because he's modest, down to earth and during the disaster's that befell Liverpool in the 80's he conducted himself with quiet strength and dignity. A true Glasgow man who became a king in Liverpool.

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

100% modest and down to earth , i say that and agree with you because that's how i found him when i first met him as Liverpool manger while fuelling his then Mercedes-Benz SEC 500 @ my local garage in Anfield, Liverpool circa 1990 ;) A very humble guy who made a point to talk to someone who was not interested in football ;)

[@gordontaylor5373]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo He is - Kenny's a really nice bloke.

[@kevinbailey3384]

Best British player I ever saw live

[@Lovethemseventies]

Such a modest man with a great wife and kids.

[@poneil8845]

What a man the best ever to play for Celtic and Liverpool LEGEND 💚❤️

[@ianoian1]

Well, I was born a Protestant and brought up in Central Scotland. Back then, the60s/70s, you were either a Rangers supporter or a Celtic supporter. I was drawn to Celtic (a Catholic club) and when Kenny arrived on the scene I knew I would be a Celtic supporter all my life. And I have!!

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Respect Ian 👍

[@i.marr.6688]

As a Man United fan Kenny deserves respect He is a Celtic and Liverpool legend, and one of Scotland's greats ⚽🏆⚽🏆⚽🏆

[@stwads]

Very true but there was only one true King. The Lawman!

[@i.marr.6688]

@@stwads I read that a guy who tried to buy Man United in 1980 for a whopping 20 Million. Today you could buy a player for &,20.Million and that would be considered a bargain for a player

[@mikefraser4513]

No Law, no Moore, no Keegan, no Gerrard. None of the top 3 players in the UK were from England. Best, Dalglish and Bale.

[@i.marr.6688]

@@mikefraser4513 Best was from Northern Ireland and He was world class Bobby Moore was one of the best players the game had Law was World Class and one of the most underrated players should be up Jimmy Johnston one of the great dribbles in the game

[@erniescullion8452]

To be fair Kenny is a LEGEND of Blackburn a d Newcastle for what he did turning both clubs around. He was loved there too. I would be a fan of Liverpool but I reckon these other clubs was important in Kenny's life

[@XxDEDEYExX]

as a 9 year old seeing Kenny play for LFC in that iconic red no.7 shirt, i knew back then i was witnessing a special player and is the reason i've supported LFC since then. i'm 55 now and can hand on heart say he's the greatest player to ever play the game. Thank you, Kenny for all the football memories and for always being the person that you are.

[@alancooper3106]

They don't call him The King for nothing...Greatest player I ever saw ❤️

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

I WAS BORN IN 1967 SO I NEVER GOT TO SEE HIM PLAY ....BUT AS THE SONG ..ROUND THE FIELDS OF ANFIELD ROAD SAYS ....WERE ONCE WE WATCHED THE KING...KENNY PLAY ....AND COULD HE PLAY 🎵🎵🎵...I BELIEVE KENNY DAGLISH WAS TO LIVERPOOL ...WHAT GEORGIE BEST WAS FOR MANCHESTER UNITED 🐐🐐💖💖🙏🏻🙏🏻⚽⚽💥🔥✌🏻👑👑😱😭

[@markbailey1970]

Port Vale fan here - Kenny Dalglish will always be one of my heroes.

[@Duckshavebigfeet]

Kenny was the greatest Scottish player ever, up there with the best of British, but ultimately a proper soul and a example to us all. Straight up fella. Nothing but respect ✊

[@mikeigori2983]

My all time favourite player.A gentleman too.The best LFC footballer no doubt.

[@michaelbattat1236]

Thank you for this! R.I.P. Ray Clemence and Tommy Doherty - such amazing people and true legends of the game. We will miss them. A happy and healthy new year and let's hope that this year will be a better one for everybody.

[@beniteztheconman]

And the legend that is Crazy Horse!!

[@michaelbattat1236]

@@beniteztheconman Of course how can we forget. He was only late 50s when he died. Very sad. So many amazing people have passed away this year. What a terrible year it has been. No fans at Anfield again - what a shame. Let's hope that this year will be a better one for everybody!

[@SMSJSC]

Tommy Doc dead? Seriously?? I didn't know.

[@hdhami2368]

Kenny was a inspiration for all Liverpool and Celtic family I am proud when I go to Anfield and look up to the kenny Daglish stand and admire what he did for all the families during hilsborough Genuine humble guy, and blessed with genuine skill Thank you kenny YNWA

[@Irvinedhino]

theres something i find funny is that he was actually a gers fan in his childhood and his whole family was aswell

[@cannonfodder6654]

Amazing to watch kenny broke ma heart when he left Celtic but then I did what everyone else did, started supporting the Reds as well . No7

[@robincousins1144]

He's as humble as a Welsh miner from the valleys... Outstanding!!!

[@marleybu7984]

God, I love this humble beautiful man. My all time football hero and the reason I support Liverpool F.C. Marina and Kenny have done so much for so many causes. They are an inspiration to all. Sir King Kenny You'll Never Walk Alone ❤

[@garthhancox7436]

The greatest player to ever come from Great Britain,one of worlds best ever,what Kenny and his lovely family did for Liverpool will always be remembered.Cheers from Wellington NZ.

[@geoffpoole483]

That was great. Lots of familiar faces such as Ian Rush and Bruce Grobbelaar. Some people no longer with us- Tommy Docherty, Ray Clemence and Emlyn Hughes. Kenny's eldest daughter is Kelly Cates who works on BBC 5Live. I got the impression that Kenny Dalglish isn't one for the limelight and is rather shy. Thanks for uploading this absolute gem of a programme.

[@roverlutionary619]

The king and an absolute scottish,CELTIC and liverpool legend. Ynwa king sir kenny dalglish.

[@emeldar1]

Don’t know how I came across this tonight but delighted I did . What an absolute gentleman, living legend and all round wonderful human being . Probably would be emotional for him to look back on this now. Just to add I’m a Manchester United fan since 1983 at the age of 6 .

[@robertkerr8205]

My first ever match, Kenny scored an overhead kick (against Airdrie away), but it was so unusual at the time, it was disallowed. Celtic lost to Airdrie, who sadly got relegated, with Celtic winning the 1st Division. It broke my heart and many others when Liverpool bought him, and the feeling was high expectation that Celtic would have won the European cup that year (until losing Kenny).

[@eileencooper5474]

I fancied him when I was 13 x

[@VideoMCW]

How can anyone not love Kenny

[@alanm1894]

An absolute legend. Unsurpassed in Liverpool history. Today is his birthday, his 70th birthday.

[@DaveWallerLFC]

You're actually a year late (he's 71 today), but otherwise I agree.

[@alanm1894]

@@DaveWallerLFC Math was never my best subject

[@williamross6528]

A true professional and a pure legend of the game.

[@grahamcrombie4747]

This man will always be my hero , not just for football but also what he done . This is why I like you tube for videos like this .ynwa x

[@alexwilliamwillis]

best player, best manager, best human being. What an amazing inspiration he is and has been.# theking #YNWA

[@michaeldoherty4221]

I remember watching this is your Life and was overjoyed when it was Kenny's turn.

[@danielhughes4005]

I also remember Emlyn Hughes’ turn in 1980(?) which opened with showing a few seconds live footage of Liverpool playing Wolves at Molyneux, and Kenny Dalglish hitting the crossbar with Liverpool 1-0 down and chasing a late equaliser.

[@marka-smith7692]

kenny dogliesh

[@stevebell9645]

What a top top guy Kenny is . A true legend and what about Eamon Andrews superb presenter

[@tonyporter82]

Footballing genius. Brilliant creative player who could finish as good as anyone. Don't think there was anyone else of his generation to be compared to.In his prime there wouldn't be a team on earth that wouldn't want him, and that would be the same today. Great footballing brain and awareness.

[@erniescullion8452]

Kenny was dry humoured but terrific player we know and see a man with terrific humility. Oh oh oh Kenny Kenny we walk 100 miles to see one of your goals.❤😀

[@smokebreaktime]

Special talents often get referred to as the best of a generation, Kenny was the greatest of all.

[@paulgraham6316]

A very special, humble, down-to-earth, ordinary but highly talented and gifted man.

[@thesaintst1851]

Talk about taking you back to when you were a child! Eamonn andrews! Wow

[@michaelyip4765]

For me he was the greatest. My hero growing up. An absolute gentleman of the pitch too. A supreme human being

[@danielhowe7362]

I'm a Newcastle fan but surely this modest, decent genius of a footballer is the best Scottish/Liverpool player of all time?

[@kevindunne6832]

CELTIC and LIVERPOOL player seems the Celtic name escaped your eh memory

[@jasxx1108]

King Kenny legend respect ✊

[@derekogilvie6942]

This was absolutely fabulous . Thank you for posting! Kenny Dalglish was an astounding player for both Celtic and Liverpool. Also amazing to see so many other football players on the show - although very sad to hear of the passing of Tommy Docherty on 31 December 2020.

[@karlerasure]

People forgot how hard task he had when just signed for Liverpool. Keegan left and all said now its over for Liverpool. King Kenny brought another greater style of playing. Team work and one just need to check out the 78/79 season. We beat spurs 7-0.... Together with MC Dermott they were unbeatable. YNWA

[@danielflynn2842]

King Kenny 🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌👌

[@steve1962]

A genius on the pitch and a gentleman off it.

[@gordontaylor5373]

I liked Kenny when he managed Newcastle. A really great, friendly bloke.

[@readpbn]

There are numerous famous people in the world in different fields. One main reason why people love and appreciate some of them is their humility and being genuine. One can see from any off the field videos of Kenny, his demeanour, speaks volumes about his genuinety and character. He was my hero since 1978 when I started supporting Liverpool at the age of 10.

[@GreigStott]

Thank you for sharing this, this was amazing to watch after all these years, Kenny Dalglish a true hero, inspiration and example to all

[@shaunmichaelmctigue4363]

I remember this is your life when I was young I was always think please let it be someone I know and when it was Kenny Dalglish I was overjoyed Kenny Douglas you are the man,,, Bob Paisley Tommy Doherty Ray Clemence god bless you all rest in peace and of course Eamonn Andrews god bless you,, ❗they were the days❗

[@davidpeacock8333]

Everyone seems to have forgotten Emlyn Hughes , RIP crazy horse .

[@shaunmichaelmctigue4363]

@@davidpeacock8333 of course yes rest in peace Emily

[@miked501]

Mr Liverpool FC.....our ledgend, player... gentleman...and Liverpool just runs through his veins. Was there for everyone during aftermath of Hillsborough even though he was destroyed inside...he's the special 1

[@tomduggan51]

Thanks Dave for this tribute to Kenny and for the many great videos dedicated to Liverpool FC!

[@fotisboys]

Wow this is absolute Gold

[@02logan]

6:05 could tell he wasnt comfortable when his goals were celebrated on the screen with him watching because he's a gentleman who does not wish to gloat on his exploits. Personally i would have milked that moment! What a lovely man Kenny truly is!

[@bargainplaceuk]

Marina looks beautiful! I think there may have been another one because I'm sure I remember the Kop singing to him.

[@DaveWallerLFC]

if you watch the video the Kop do sing to him.

[@bargainplaceuk]

@@DaveWallerLFC Must have missed that. lol

[@roverboy4244]

One of my favourite players growing up and as a Blackburn supporter, very proud memories of the four years he managed us.

[@ricosuave8123]

I remember seeing this show while I was living in England from 1977 - 1982. (Northwood, Middlesex)

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

Really enjoyed this one. I lived the next street down from Kenny, in the Milton. (Not Lambhill as quoted.) I went to Mitonbank school as well. Turned out a really decent guy, as well as a legend.

[@keithhakansson3538]

Truely brilliant player, my boyhood hero

[@341METAXA]

Great great player but an even greater man.

[@rancidbhoy]

So many Celtic greats to walk out there Amazing to see Kenny just seems so humble here Back when footballers were not the pre Madonnas we have nowadays

[@ivantodd3037]

Tommy Docherty - round trip from Sydney just for this. 'I'd walk a million miles, for one of your goals' as the Kop used to sing. Keep these coming! Love them all, especially the old Granada Reports clips.

[@paulward3535]

Lets not pretend that the trip wasn't paid for by ITV.

[@tjchill8634]

What a man, what a player, what a manager! King Kenny RESPECT and salute❤

[@TheGarageJump]

Thanks for posting this. Emotional to watch. What a player Kenny Dalglish was. The 'Roy of the Rovers' moment, chest control then volley against Chelsea to win the league for Liverpool as player manager a real stand out, then there's the goal against Spain at Hampden, the goal against Belgium, Bruges etc etc etc. A special talent.

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

Kelly was great in front of the camera even when she was 7!

[@chrisfallon9678]

Great respect to Tommy Doc flying half way around the world for Kenny Dalglish .ynwa

[@andymacfaul2852]

Absolute gold. Thanks, Dave, for all these amazing videos, several of which I’ve never seen before. Such a treat.

[@johnmartin2917]

Hi Dave, john Martin from Sydney Australia 🌏, thoroughly enjoyed watching king Kenny on this is your life, back in the day,, a master craftsman, a once in a generation player, a wonderful role model, and a decent lovely bloke, with a wonderful family,, cheers Dave 👍

[@MultiJoe84]

Watching that headed goal v wales at anfield for Scotland in 77 and hearing the commentator and seeing the fans behind the goal gives me goosebumps.

[@leslielenahan2619]

King Kenny 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@roberteasson3536]

Greatest player of the 1980s

[@gustavbrinkel5489]

The KING

[@naushadkorimdun8973]

Dalglish Robson Brady Neal Clemence Brooking etc an era when the jersey mattered more than money. The halcyon days of football

[@simonedgbaston]

⚽️ A nice Man I met Him when He was Blackburn Manager in Coventry when I Stewarded at Highfield road. He was everything You see on front of You here & what a great Player 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jimmysnailshoes]

Greatest footballer of all-time

[@wiseman8]

King Kenny 👑⚽️what a man❤ YNWA

[@liammckeown9167]

King Kenny 🍀🍀

[@kiranpatel6502]

After this one, they could have easily done a Volume 2 and Volume 3 for Kenny. He fully deserves any accolade and tribute. His conduct and humility is something in itself that deserves applause. A pure Gentleman!

[@Wygruce]

Much appreciated Dave.

[@marcjohnson7734]

Look at the crowd! They were the days ,shit he was good,nice touch from the king

[@rajnirvan3336]

And Kelly is now a successful TV presenter

[@karimmoukaddem4491]

Legend. My boyhood hero

[@joebryant5722]

Brilliant, thanks Dave. Top copy as well. Terrific to watch those tributes. Love to see what Kelly thinks of her t.v debut!:)

[@glennphilipson7231]

Simply the GOAT KING KENNY YNWA

[@barrymontgomery408]

I'm a huge glasgow Celtic fan. Kenny dalgliesh was a great player for Celtic scotland and Liverpool. Liverpool are the top english side in Europe they've won more trophys in Europe than any football side north or south of the border.

[@marypoppins8083]

what beautiful humble human being's Kenny and Marina are you will never walk alone Kenny Liverpool love's you

[@GrizzleyBear72]

Just showed my mum and aunt this episode and seeing "Broomloan Court Flats" Overlooking Ibrox Stadium brought back memories as they were neighbours of Kenny Dalglish in the Flats and it's well known Kenny was a Rangers fan and wanted to play for them but as they say things happen for a reason and he did not to bad in his Football Career

[@DaveWallerLFC]

That's great. Have you seen this video, which shows Kenny watching Rangers training from his old flat? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Klen2Ng6-Ffbc It starts at about 3 mins 30seconds in .

[@GrizzleyBear72]

@@DaveWallerLFC Yes i saw that video and thats exactly what my mum and aunt have just told me that they used to do that as well Watching Rangers Train in the Old Albion Training Ground

[@geoffpoole483]

In those days Rangers didn't sign Catholic players (Dalglish is obviously Protestant). If Celtic had a choice of signing a Catholic or a Protestant player they would sometimes sign the Protestant player because they knew Rangers wouldn't sign the Catholic player, and Celtic would sign him too. I think football is one of those careers where you have to accept your first offer because you might not get another one (although Dalglish probably would have done).

[@GrizzleyBear72]

@@geoffpoole483 As a Rangers fan I know this to be true in those days it was a case of "if your face doesn't fit" especially at Rangers

[@craigjohnston5994]

Bring this back

[@shanelbannerman5166]

King kenny! Always! Love bob paisley this is your life aswell

[@michaelgrace1298]

Awww Ray Clemence ♥

[@stevebell9645]

And Emlyn Hughes

[@saracook6649]

So good

[@AJ-kt2wk]

♥️🙏 YNWA king KENNY

[@RobertScott-te7pv]

King 👑 Kenny 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our Hero..YNWA..

[@damianhamilton8242]

TOP CLASS !!!!!

[@ravsingh5347]

True legend.... God bless 🙏

[@silversteel6312]

Kenny’s response, “I’m not educated enough to put into words how I feel and what this means. Far more intelligent people than me can tell you that”.

[@maycoats4901]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟 a true fitba player.

[@stuartcribbes1794]

King Kenny world class footballer and person

[@maximillianramirez1189]

Dave Waller is a gift to all Liverpool fans

[@mickymgm1]

I'm a man United fan but Kenny is the best player I've seen live.

[@kevs6402]

My hero growing up.

[@MrAlwaysBlue]

I watched this at the time on TV