Fenway end King Kenny’s reign at Reds

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) yesterday sacked Kenny Dalglish after losing faith in his ability to deliver the progress they were looking for.

Just a month ago chairman Tom Werner, after relieving director of football Damien Comolli of his duties, insisted the 61-year-old Scot had their full backing. But with the Reds finishing eighth, their lowest league position for 18 years, FSG took the decision to dismiss Dalglish.

A day after Dalglish had returned from a face-to-face meeting with Henry and Werner in the US, the Americans brought his 16-month second spell in charge to an end.