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Kenny appointed non-executive director of LFC


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Very good news. And typical graciousness of the King to accept. Thank God we have someone on the board who knows football.

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On the Official site now too http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/146399-kenny-dalglish-joins-liverpool-s-board

 

Well done Kenny, FSG and Brendan.

 

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Sports Group and Liverpool FC today announced that Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool Football Club after accepting an invitation to join the board of directors.

 

Following discussions with the club's owners, managing director Ian Ayre and manager Brendan Rodgers, Kenny will take up his position as non-executive board director with immediate effect.

 

The new role will allow the ownership and senior management to benefit not just from the Anfield legend's decades of experience, but also his close affinity with supporters.

 

Dalglish said: "It is an honour and privilege to be asked to return to Liverpool as a director of the club. I have always said if there is anything I could do to help this club I would make myself available - when the call came I had no hesitation.

 

"I am looking forward to working with the board of directors and contributing to the strategic issues that affect Liverpool Football Club.

 

"Liverpool has given me and my family so much since we came here just over 36 years ago and my priority is and will always be to have the club's best interests at heart."

 

Fenway Sports Group principal owner, John W Henry, said: "We are delighted Kenny has accepted our offer to join Liverpool as a non-executive board director and we are sure he will make a valuable contribution to the club's strategy.

 

"Kenny has a unique relationship with our supporters and embodies everything that is special about Liverpool. We are thrilled that the club will benefit from his experience, and passion for the club and our supporters.

 

"Kenny has a unique insight on the values and traditions that helped to make Liverpool one of the greatest sporting institutions, not just in football, but in world sport. We are proud and honoured to have him back at the club he has represented with such distinction."

 

Rodgers commented: "When I met with Kenny to discuss this appointment, I was struck by the passion and drive he still has in wanting to see Liverpool return to where it should be - one of the most successful clubs in the world.

 

"We are all together in that goal - owners and supporters, players and management and also icons such as Kenny Dalglish. I want people around us who have this club and what it stands for in their heart."

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  On 04/10/2013 at 21:40, Tommy Cockles said:

Good. Very good.

 

Well put by Rodgers there as well.

 

Indeed

 

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James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho 1m

Rodgers was key to Dalglish's return. Current boss embraced the idea. Secure in his own role and can only see positives from having him back

 

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  On 04/10/2013 at 21:48, Ronnie#5 said:

He never left. f***ing great move by the club. :woohoo:/>

Totally agree, but me bring the sceptic I am....... Is there an ulterior motive by the club??? What I don't know! Or am I just not trusting the board? ;-))

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  On 04/10/2013 at 21:48, Ronnie#5 said:

He never left. f***ing great move by the club. WooHoo.gif

 

reluctant move by them

but it may work in their favour

 

great move for us, probably

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The key role for every non-executive director is to bring an independent, objective and external perspective to the board.

 

They should challenge constructively and help develop proposals on strategy.

 

They should scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives.

 

They should satisfy themselves on the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible. The fundamental contribution that non-executive directors make to a company is that they bring a fresh and wider view to board discussion and decision-making.

 

Non-executive directors, are appointed to bring the following to the board:

 

- Independence; tick

- Impartiality; :popcorn: Kenny, on the LFC Board and expected to be impartial :lol:

- Wide experience; tick

- Special knowledge; tick

- Personality qualities tick

 

4 out of 5 isn't bad.

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Great news this!

 

With the three ex-player appointments the other day, it feels like the beginning of a new dynasty... without the big hair and shoulder pads of course.

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  On 04/10/2013 at 21:56, Molby said:

reluctant move by them

but it may work in their favour

 

great move for us, probably

No probably about it mate. We've been moaning about the quality of our board. They just gave the heart & soul of the club a seat at the boardroom table.

 

Bring back Johnny Barnes as 'Director of Extraordinary Skill' and I might just think this crowd know what they're doing.

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  On 04/10/2013 at 22:29, dorgie said:

Will be great to have him 'within' for the 25th anniversary of Hillsborough too.

And everything else too mate. This is a good day.

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