Kenny Dalglish hails Steven Gerrard as the new Kop King as Liverpool skipper returns

26 January 2011 01:28
Returning hero: Gerrard[LNB]It is little more than two weeks since Liverpool fans welcomed back Kenny Dalglish with open arms. [LNB]Tonight sees the return from suspension of Steven Gerrard, with Dalglish happy for Liverpool's dynamic skipper to succeed him as the new 'King of the Kop'. [LNB]Gerrard has played just 32 minutes under the new boss, thanks to his red card in the FA Cup tie at Manchester United.[LNB]And as Fulham prepare to visit Anfield tonight, the Liverpool boss is in no doubt about who makes his team tick. [LNB]'He's a Liverpool boy,' Dalglish said of Gerrard. 'He's given everything to this club and will continue to. We're proud and privileged to have him.' [LNB]Fulham manager Mark Hughes recognised the impact of Dalglish's return. 'Kenny's a huge figure there,' he said. [LNB]'Everybody seems to be back on board, which wasn't the case before.' [LNB]  Liverpool flop Babel exits Anfield after completing £6m Hoffenheim dealBlackpool chief Oyston blasts Liverpool for their pursuit of wantaway skipper Adam All the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Mark Hughes Places: Liverpool

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