A Perfect Day in Liverpool 4

My next reaction of course was to go onto the LFCTV website and there it was, a full length statement announcing his appointment. A scream followed and seconds later the tears of joy began to fall down my face.  Suddenly what had been billed as a normal press conference, turned into Kenny's introduction as our permanent manager?  It had also been switched to being live on television rather than being just a computer feed.  I quickly emailed a couple of the journalists who I knew would be there, because I was unaware as to whether they had been informed or not - they hadn't and were just as shocked as the rest of us. 

With Kenny were Ian Ayre and Damien Comolli, who took turns to speak. Ian being the new CEO, of course did the brunt of the talking on behalf of himself as well as John and Tom.  Damien said what he had to say about the playing staff and how well all the players had responded to Kenny and Steve Clark's method.

Then of course we heard from the great man himself.  Kenny was of course as humble as he always is and said that his contract was testament to the fact that everyone, including us the supporters pulled together.  Liverpool Football Club was a solid once again, and the improvement is there for everyone to see.

Although Steve Clarke was not there, it was also announced that he had also been awarded a three year contract.  This of course is also well deserved.  He has turned things around on the training pitch, getting rid of the silly children toys and reintroducing ball work, which of course we can all see the benefit off.  He also shortened the training sessions, from being two and half to three hours of repetitive boredom, they are now down to around an hour and half, which enables the team to go home and have a good rest.

There were also several questions raised about what was happening with Anfield. Ian Ayre said that the situation was still being looked at and we would be told when a decision has been made.  The only comment I will make on this is, the planning permission for Stanley Park runs out on the 12th June 2011 and nothing else as yet has been submitted to Liverpool City Council's planning department. I sincerely hope that I am right is saying that a dialogue is going on between both parties to resolve the issue.

Then the press conference was switched into the usual pre match mode and as always Vinny of Sky Sports News gets ready to ask the first question.  This time though, the King himself got in first and said to Vinny, "Now what are you going to ask me, as your regular question has been answer".  Vinny being Vinny hesitated for a moment and then began to ask about the players and their fitness, so Kenny just ran through the list of injuries as he always does.  Other reporters in the room then began to fire their own questions at Kenny and as per usual several bouts of laughter were heard, along with the answers.  It then finished with Kenny asking for cameras be switched off, as he again began to talk to Vinny.  How I would love to know what was said.  There is definitely no love lost between the pair of them.

It then ended and of course Twitter and Facebook along with the major players in the media were going wild with information and comments from Supporters.  Everyone in the world, who has the Liverbird in their heart, is ecstatic because the confirmation means that our King has now been returned to his rightful throne.  He now has the authority to carry on the work of Shanks and Bob, whose spirits I am sure have been guiding him since January and will continue to do so.

The media of course have had a field day and the column inches that only the King can fill have been massive this afternoon, so I am hoping that the paper editions tomorrow morning will be collector's items.  If so, then a lot of money is going to be spent to ensure that my grandchildren know what a fantastic man, they have in charge of their football club.

The man who will restore Liverpool Football Club to what it once was and who will bring the Premiership title finally home to where it belongs, as well as all the honours that we can and I am sure will gather up, as his second coming gathers pace.  That man of course is our manager KENNETH MATHESON DALGLISH.

One thing that crossed my mind though in all the hysteria that has followed his appointment was that I wondered how Sir Alex would be feeling on hearing the news.  I can just imagine the scene.  He sits down after lunch a large bottle of Glenfiddich by his side with an empty glass. His plan was to just have one after dinner drink - two hours later, he is sitting there in shock, the bottle and glass now empty.  The enemy who he thought would disappear as quickly as he reappeared had been told he was staying.  Sir Alex now knows that the Liverbird is determined to claim his perch back from the pretenders to the throne and he not looking forward to the fight.

It is of course going to be an interesting fight all because on the 12th May 2011, it became a perfect day in Liverpool 4.