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My Liverpool Home: Dyed-in-the-Wool Red
Kenny Dalglish's relationship with Liverpool Football Club is one of the great love stories of sport. From the moment he first set foot in the Anfield dressing room nervously asking for autographs while having a trial at the club, Dalglish felt a passion for Liverpool stir within him. After joining from Celtic in 1977, the supremely gifted striker was embraced by Liverpool fans, for the goals and the glory, and most especially for the three European Cups. The Kop's adoration of King Kenny has never ebbed. Every game, they still sing his name. Liverpool fans have never forgotten how Dalglish held the club together through two tragedies, the first at the Heysel stadium in Brussels in 1985 and then at Hillsborough in 1989. Both disasters are explored at length and in emotional detail by Dalglish in My Liverpool Home. Eventually, for the sake of his health and his family, Dalglish resigned and Liverpool have not won the title since. Although Dalglish walked alone, away from Anfield, in his heart he never really left and has now finally returned, playing a pivotal role in this turbulent period in the club's history. My Liverpool Home is the story of Dalglish's epic love affair with Liverpool, tracing the highs and lows, the characters, the laughter, the triumphs and the many tears. For football fans, this revealing book about one of the game's greatest players is a must. For those fascinated by how a very private man suffered after very publicly supporting his community, Dalglish's emotional story makes compelling reading.
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First published September 1, 2010
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February 14, 2012
Great stories and insights from the King
April 25, 2012
It's a book about Kenny, so obviously I really enjoyed it. It is rather dry though and quite matter-of-fact.
April 27, 2011
What can I say about this book? It read as an incredibly honest account of a man who has been to hell and back with the club he loves and has come out as a hero. Why he's not been knighted yet is beyond me. The fact they are putting in a proper appeal at Commons to get him knighted now is fanatastic and it better actually come to fruition.
I laughed, cried; smiled, frowned; giggled hysterically, tutted like a chiding mother. This book sent me through all the emotions you could possibly think of. Was just such a brilliant read. Every Liverpool fan should read it. In fact every football fan should read it (although I can understand if they don't; I'm not exactly sprinting to a bookshop to buy a Fergie autobiography, lol).
So very glad I read it and I am looking forward to the paperback as it should be a nice updated version with a new chapter in it, possibly titled 'Regaining the reins, finally', or not...hahaha.
Brilliant!!
I laughed, cried; smiled, frowned; giggled hysterically, tutted like a chiding mother. This book sent me through all the emotions you could possibly think of. Was just such a brilliant read. Every Liverpool fan should read it. In fact every football fan should read it (although I can understand if they don't; I'm not exactly sprinting to a bookshop to buy a Fergie autobiography, lol).
So very glad I read it and I am looking forward to the paperback as it should be a nice updated version with a new chapter in it, possibly titled 'Regaining the reins, finally', or not...hahaha.
Brilliant!!
January 4, 2011
Fairly straightforward autobiography by the football legend - not his first, and concentrating on his years with Liverpool. A lot will be made of his faint praise of the current situation, and explicit desire to be manager again. However, the best sections deal with the inside camaraderie of the late-70s all-conquering team. Naturally the disasters of Heysel and Hillsborough are moving, and Kenny is forthright in his apportioning blame. I would actually have liked to see him be a bit more candid in other areas, he's still too close to the club to 'spill the beans', or even give more colourful insights than are on offer here. It's an interesting read for the devoted, but not revelatory in any way.
January 30, 2011
Being a Liverpool fan, I am biased. This is a comfortable read by a person who epitomises what it is to be a Liverpool player, manager and supporter. It gives insights into the history of the Club and, because it covers up till a couple of months ago, gives a glimpse into some of the drama that has surrounded the Club in the last year or so. It is an easy read and the story of an inspiring individual, in his own words.
September 16, 2011
All young professional footballers should be made to read this to learn how to be humble and how to behave on and off the pitch and how lucky they are to do what they do. If they take notice then with a little talent and the right attitude they could become legends too. Irrespective of which team you support our even if you don't like football, it's still a great read.
April 24, 2016
I expected this book to be okay, a few decent anecdotes and the like, but little more than a sentimental ode to Liverpool, FC and the city, so I read it mostly out of obligation as a Liverpool supporter who likes books.
Actually, it's a really good read, even my friend who is a Wolves fan really enjoyed it. Kenny is honest, knows what he's talking about and is bloody funny too! I enjoyed the stories about his playing days as much as the little asides like lamenting the taste of English Irn Bru, because they give you a feel for the man himself. There should probably be a credit to Greame Souness on the cover too as most of my favourite stories in it concerned The King and Champagne Charlie!
Actually, it's a really good read, even my friend who is a Wolves fan really enjoyed it. Kenny is honest, knows what he's talking about and is bloody funny too! I enjoyed the stories about his playing days as much as the little asides like lamenting the taste of English Irn Bru, because they give you a feel for the man himself. There should probably be a credit to Greame Souness on the cover too as most of my favourite stories in it concerned The King and Champagne Charlie!
November 12, 2014
the insights from his first autobiography relates more to his life after he left liverpool after he shockingly resigned following the 4-4 draw with everton in the fa cup. strange that he was looking to go back to liverpool almost immediately after his holidays following his resignation and how he sought to get back to manage the club.
June 15, 2013
Wonderful insight into the life of an LFC player and manager back in the day. Fantastic to be privy to some of the club's secrets.
Kenny is, as expected, very frank and honest which makes for an even more interesting peep behind the Anfield curtain.
Recommended read for any football fan.
Kenny is, as expected, very frank and honest which makes for an even more interesting peep behind the Anfield curtain.
Recommended read for any football fan.
November 10, 2011
loved it ... my all time favourite footballer tells his story of his love for Liverpool FC . includes his personal thoughts regarding the Hillsborough disaster .... fantastic read.
June 28, 2012
King Kenny shall always be the King of the Kop . An angield legend that loves Liverpool FC as much as the fans ! Rivetting Read for any fan YNWA
March 5, 2017
Read up to p. 131 because that's all I needed.
December 31, 2017
Great book King Kenny. Imagine if Stevie Gerrard played in the same team as King Kenny.🐯👍
January 25, 2021
It is often said that you shouldn't meet your heroes – but there is also a case to be made about reading their autobiographies.
Tony Iommi, for examnple, the man who invented the heavy metal riff, who was a key part of the soundtrack to my youth, manages to make being in one of the most influential, most popular, most drug-addled bands in the world, sound dull.
Then there's Ian Rush. Little youthful me dreamed of being Ian Rush. He made football look easy, made scoring goals look effortless, made crappy 80s moustaches look not terrible – and managed to make the whole experience sound pedestrian.
Now comes Kenny Dalglish. King Kenny. Scorer of amazing goals, manager of an amazing team, the man whose return to the club I love was one of the happiest days of my life.
Sigh.
As with all books written by people now many years on from the time they're trying to recall, the early parts of the book are patchy. Rambling, non-sequitur anecdotes amble across the page as he fondly remembers being on buses, not sleeping in hotels, watching Steve Heighway read.
It's not what you'd call gripping, albeit written with clear fondness.
Then there's the 'big' sections of the book – the two tragedies that ultimately came to define football in the 80s. These are recounted the only way they can be by a man who lived through both and carried the club through the second.
These stand alone as essential reading for fans of all clubs.
But Kenny, by his own admission, is not one for dwelling or opening up much, so as we get to the Blackburn years normal service is resumed and we amble once more.
The pace only picks up with the added, new section of this updated version, as he recounts being asked to come back having been passed over for the job by Roy Hodgson.
Sadly, neither history or the editing process has been kind.
Passages describing how the fans will get behind any manager are proved wide of the mark, as Hodgson managed to turn the fans against him from his opening press conference. His suggestion that the previous American owners would have made money available for Rafa Benitez if it was there is also, while loyal, misguided as it overlooks the financial fiasco the pair inflicted on the club and fans.
Sadly, the updates have also not fared excessively well as he lavishes praise on the promising career of one Andy Carroll – a man who has been well acquainted with the treatment room of every club he's played at.
What is clear throughout the book is Kenny's love for Liverpool – the club, its fans and the city.
And this is both this book's main focus and its flaw.
Because this is not a book that reads like it was written by a man who wanted to tell his story. A modest man, he's never gone looking for personal acclaim. He's always credited the work of those around him, even when we could all see it was his genius at work.
But someone at the club saw a marketing opportunity. And then they saw a second one. And as he states in the book, there's nothing Kenny wouldn't do for the club.
Thankfully, the book in no way tarnishes the memories. And as an added bonus, you can go watch the film about he great man straight afterwards.
Tony Iommi, for examnple, the man who invented the heavy metal riff, who was a key part of the soundtrack to my youth, manages to make being in one of the most influential, most popular, most drug-addled bands in the world, sound dull.
Then there's Ian Rush. Little youthful me dreamed of being Ian Rush. He made football look easy, made scoring goals look effortless, made crappy 80s moustaches look not terrible – and managed to make the whole experience sound pedestrian.
Now comes Kenny Dalglish. King Kenny. Scorer of amazing goals, manager of an amazing team, the man whose return to the club I love was one of the happiest days of my life.
Sigh.
As with all books written by people now many years on from the time they're trying to recall, the early parts of the book are patchy. Rambling, non-sequitur anecdotes amble across the page as he fondly remembers being on buses, not sleeping in hotels, watching Steve Heighway read.
It's not what you'd call gripping, albeit written with clear fondness.
Then there's the 'big' sections of the book – the two tragedies that ultimately came to define football in the 80s. These are recounted the only way they can be by a man who lived through both and carried the club through the second.
These stand alone as essential reading for fans of all clubs.
But Kenny, by his own admission, is not one for dwelling or opening up much, so as we get to the Blackburn years normal service is resumed and we amble once more.
The pace only picks up with the added, new section of this updated version, as he recounts being asked to come back having been passed over for the job by Roy Hodgson.
Sadly, neither history or the editing process has been kind.
Passages describing how the fans will get behind any manager are proved wide of the mark, as Hodgson managed to turn the fans against him from his opening press conference. His suggestion that the previous American owners would have made money available for Rafa Benitez if it was there is also, while loyal, misguided as it overlooks the financial fiasco the pair inflicted on the club and fans.
Sadly, the updates have also not fared excessively well as he lavishes praise on the promising career of one Andy Carroll – a man who has been well acquainted with the treatment room of every club he's played at.
What is clear throughout the book is Kenny's love for Liverpool – the club, its fans and the city.
And this is both this book's main focus and its flaw.
Because this is not a book that reads like it was written by a man who wanted to tell his story. A modest man, he's never gone looking for personal acclaim. He's always credited the work of those around him, even when we could all see it was his genius at work.
But someone at the club saw a marketing opportunity. And then they saw a second one. And as he states in the book, there's nothing Kenny wouldn't do for the club.
Thankfully, the book in no way tarnishes the memories. And as an added bonus, you can go watch the film about he great man straight afterwards.
June 11, 2021
King Kenny. This is a really solid autobiography from who was a legendary Liverpool player, manager and representative of our great football club. I’ve had this book for year and just never got round to reading it. I’m glad I finally picked it up. It’s a great read. It takes you from his upbringing, to his start with Celtic and then the glory years of Liverpool as player and manager. There Are plenty stories in there and many of Liverpool legends feature throughout.
I do wish he would have given more attention to his upbringing and start in football. I felt like that part of his life and career was briefly explained and mainly left untouched. I feel there was much more to know there that would’ve added to the character of the man, footballer and manager. Apart from that, it is a detailed read, especially on such big moments in his life and career. Moments like winning European cups, doing the double, Heysel and Hillsborough.
I wasn’t looking forward to the Hillsborough chapter, especially when I saw the length. It’s a harrowing read and it must have been just that for Kenny to write about. To hear his account first hand on that day is emotional to say the least. It truly is a great book and insight into the world and life of Kenny Dalglish. I do wish more would’ve been wrote and certain aspects would’ve had more detail. However, it’s still a fantastic footballing autobiography.
I do wish he would have given more attention to his upbringing and start in football. I felt like that part of his life and career was briefly explained and mainly left untouched. I feel there was much more to know there that would’ve added to the character of the man, footballer and manager. Apart from that, it is a detailed read, especially on such big moments in his life and career. Moments like winning European cups, doing the double, Heysel and Hillsborough.
I wasn’t looking forward to the Hillsborough chapter, especially when I saw the length. It’s a harrowing read and it must have been just that for Kenny to write about. To hear his account first hand on that day is emotional to say the least. It truly is a great book and insight into the world and life of Kenny Dalglish. I do wish more would’ve been wrote and certain aspects would’ve had more detail. However, it’s still a fantastic footballing autobiography.
February 10, 2019
In many ways I loved this book. Kenny has always been one of my heroes and one of the reasons that I started to follow Liverpool. It is fascinating to see Liverpool from his point of view, varying from his decisions to buy and sell players, his experiences in a Liverpool shirt to the disasters of Heysel and Hillsborough.
I suppose that the only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that it was maybe a little dryly factual although, there a re quite a few funny stories. Still, this book is a must read for those who grew up following Liverpool in the '80's. What a wonderful servant he was and still is to Liverpool, loyal to the last. I would love to have read about his second tenure as manager and his thoughts on Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp. YNWA Sir Kenny!
I suppose that the only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that it was maybe a little dryly factual although, there a re quite a few funny stories. Still, this book is a must read for those who grew up following Liverpool in the '80's. What a wonderful servant he was and still is to Liverpool, loyal to the last. I would love to have read about his second tenure as manager and his thoughts on Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp. YNWA Sir Kenny!
November 16, 2019
I enjoyed every chapter of this biography, obviously beacuse the book is about Liverpool and one of its its greatest legends: the King Kenny!
Dalglish loved LFC from the bottom of his heart, and honoured the badge as a player and a manger,stats and trophies are enough to describe his legacy for the club.
Dalglish loved LFC from the bottom of his heart, and honoured the badge as a player and a manger,stats and trophies are enough to describe his legacy for the club.
September 14, 2015
Good to read about the players from the 70's and 80's and hear what went on behind the scenes. A bit of bias from KK at some points with Liverpool-tinted glasses on. The pieces about Hillsborough were extremely emotional and I shed some tears there.
January 8, 2021
I have long admired the king himself and finally been able to finish his story about his days at LFC. Wish the book was longer, I want to know his views about the club nowadays. Our Premier League title after 30 years of waiting, about Jurgen, etc.
September 3, 2014
Love it!
June 4, 2019
Задължителна книга за всеки фен червения клуб от Ливърпул.
January 31, 2021
В автобиографията си „Liverpool Моят дом“, Сър Кени Далглиш пише не само за футбол. Показва как отбор, публика и град са едно голямо и задружно семейство, както във футболен, така и в обществено-политически смисъл. Ливърпул е един от най-добрите футболни градове в света.
В книгата описва подробно и причините довели до трагедиите на стадионите „Хейзъл“ в Брюксел през 1985 г. и „Хилзбъро“ в Шефилд през 1989 година. Описва ги от първо лице като участник в тези трагични събития. Освен това в книгата има и за благотворителност и съпричастност с болката на хората в града след трагедията на „Хилзбъро“. Пише за борбата на един цял град с властите за изчистване името на загиналите. Шотландецът присъства на повечето от погребенията, а след това е един от най-активните в борбата за справедливост и разкриване на истинските виновници за трагедията. която след дълги години е спечелена. Трудно е да издържиш психологически на такова нещо. След тази трагедия се променя и футбола в Англия, след това и навсякъде по света. Стадионите стават едно по добро място за всички, но на каква цена само.
Жена му Марина преодолява рак на гърдата и използва популярността на съпруга си за модернизиране на раковите отделения в града. Сър Кени създава и запазва до днес семейство с четири деца, което е рядкост за известните и богати хора. Разказва и как се дават рицарските звания в Великобритания. И там за едни при равни условия може, а за други не. В крайна сметка късно, но и той получава титлата „Сър“ на 16.11.2018 г. заради „неуморната му и вдъхновяваща работа за общността, която въздейства силно и трайно върху цялата област Мърсисайд“, както се казва в официалния документ. Ето какво казва при награждаването си:
„Със сигурност решението дали заслужавам това или не е на хората с по-добро образование и познание от моето, и разбира се, няма как да не им благодаря за него. Всичко, което мога да кажа от моя гледна точка е, че със сигурност не заслужавам тази титла повече от хора като Джок Стейн, Бил Шенкли и Боб Пейсли. Щастлив съм, че съм на правилното място в правилното време и бих искал да посветя това на тях, защото без стандартите, които те поставяха в Селтик и Ливърпул, хора като мен нямаше да могат да се развиват по този начин.“
Това говори за изключителната му скромност и добра самооценка. Като футболист, Сър Кени Далглиш помага на Ливърпул да спечели три европейски купи за седем години, а като мениджър печели три шампионски титли в периода 1985-1991 с Ливърпул и една с Блекбърн Роувърс през 1995 г., както и много други купи.
В книгата описва подробно и причините довели до трагедиите на стадионите „Хейзъл“ в Брюксел през 1985 г. и „Хилзбъро“ в Шефилд през 1989 година. Описва ги от първо лице като участник в тези трагични събития. Освен това в книгата има и за благотворителност и съпричастност с болката на хората в града след трагедията на „Хилзбъро“. Пише за борбата на един цял град с властите за изчистване името на загиналите. Шотландецът присъства на повечето от погребенията, а след това е един от най-активните в борбата за справедливост и разкриване на истинските виновници за трагедията. която след дълги години е спечелена. Трудно е да издържиш психологически на такова нещо. След тази трагедия се променя и футбола в Англия, след това и навсякъде по света. Стадионите стават едно по добро място за всички, но на каква цена само.
Жена му Марина преодолява рак на гърдата и използва популярността на съпруга си за модернизиране на раковите отделения в града. Сър Кени създава и запазва до днес семейство с четири деца, което е рядкост за известните и богати хора. Разказва и как се дават рицарските звания в Великобритания. И там за едни при равни условия може, а за други не. В крайна сметка късно, но и той получава титлата „Сър“ на 16.11.2018 г. заради „неуморната му и вдъхновяваща работа за общността, която въздейства силно и трайно върху цялата област Мърсисайд“, както се казва в официалния документ. Ето какво казва при награждаването си:
„Със сигурност решението дали заслужавам това или не е на хората с по-добро образование и познание от моето, и разбира се, няма как да не им благодаря за него. Всичко, което мога да кажа от моя гледна точка е, че със сигурност не заслужавам тази титла повече от хора като Джок Стейн, Бил Шенкли и Боб Пейсли. Щастлив съм, че съм на правилното място в правилното време и бих искал да посветя това на тях, защото без стандартите, които те поставяха в Селтик и Ливърпул, хора като мен нямаше да могат да се развиват по този начин.“
Това говори за изключителната му скромност и добра самооценка. Като футболист, Сър Кени Далглиш помага на Ливърпул да спечели три европейски купи за седем години, а като мениджър печели три шампионски титли в периода 1985-1991 с Ливърпул и една с Блекбърн Роувърс през 1995 г., както и много други купи.
July 20, 2022
you have just got to love Kenny
If you are a true Liverpool fan this book we have you laughing out loud in one chapter and streaming tears in the next brilliant read for any red or any football fan who really wants to understand the Liverpool way
If you are a true Liverpool fan this book we have you laughing out loud in one chapter and streaming tears in the next brilliant read for any red or any football fan who really wants to understand the Liverpool way
July 28, 2018
Интересен поглед отвътре към историята на един велик клуб през годините на най-големи успехи.
June 12, 2022
3 stars is generous. With such a rich tapestry, hard to know how a better book can't be written
October 5, 2023
Very good read
October 13, 2021
The hero of a generation before Stevie G, what a man. His love for Liverpool is there for everyone to see and nothing more highlights this than his dedication to support the families of the 96. Great read.
May 20, 2012
Fairly typical of the few sports ghost-written autobiographies I've read - all as presents; not my preferred choice of genre. Clunkily written as though the supposed author were talking to you it's readable enough. Dalglish comes across as a driven but none too pleasant character. You can't argue with his record as a player and as a manager of Liverpool (first time) & Blackburn but he's not someone I'd like to spend any time with! He gets to the end of his managerial career with Blackburn and says that he was approached by Liverpool for a comeback but then they didn't offer him a job - which is strange on Liverpool's part if true - but then the book skips 15 years until he comes back as director of football or some such odd role. Why didn't he manage anywhere else if he stayed interested in football - he surely would have had offers having won titles with 2 different teams? I realise that he's basically ignoring the bits that aren't about Liverpool but it looks as though he spent 15 years waiting by the phone for his first love to call back whereas he had another few years in management with Newcastle & Celtic - without the same degree of success - which makes it more understandable that Liverpool were reluctant to bring him back.
Strange reading the last, updated chapters, after he came back as Liverpool manager in May 2012 when he's already been sacked after an underwhelming season.
Strange reading the last, updated chapters, after he came back as Liverpool manager in May 2012 when he's already been sacked after an underwhelming season.
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February 8, 2016Completed my Shankly-Paisley-Dalglish read through the storied history of Liverpool FC and its 18 league championships. A thoughtful assessment of a career and life full of incredible highs and tragedy as well. A heartfelt tribute to club and city by one of Liverpool's greatest players and managers. Unfortunately, LFC has not won a league championship since Kenny resigned mid-season in 1990. Hopefully with new owners, that will soon change.
June 28, 2022
this was amazing. to me king kenny is a legend in the world of football and especially to us liverpool fans. to learn about this amazing man and his love for the club, to learn the highs and lows. a must read for fans
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