Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool confirm departure of Sammy Lee
ShareLiverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee has left his role at Anfield after the club confirmed his departure 'by mutual consent'. [LNB]The 52-year-old, a former player alongside current boss Kenny Dalglish, returned to Anfield in 2008 at the invitation of Rafael Benitez and retained his position as assistant in January when highly-respected coach Steve Clarke arrived to coincide with Dalglish's replacement of Roy Hodgson. [LNB]'We'd like to place on record our thanks for all of Sammy's hard work over the years and the contribution he has made to Liverpool,' Dalglish told liverpoolfc.tv. [LNB] Parting of the ways: Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish (right) and Sammy Lee (left)[LNB]'He has always been a credit to the football club and a credit to himself. [LNB]'Everyone at Liverpool FC wishes him all the best in his future career.'[LNB]Lee, who played 294 times for the Reds, winning three league titles and two European Cups, said: 'I returned to the club in 2008 and I'm proud of the contribution I've been able to make since then. [LNB]'I want to wish Kenny, the players and the supporters all the best going forward.'[LNB]Liverpool said in a statement they 'will continue to analyse the requirements of their backroom team and will make further announcements in due course'.[LNB] Lee shown the door at Liverpool with Clement and McAllister lined up as new No 2Martin Samuel: Comolli can't just bank on Little BritonsLiverpool flop Aquilani relishing Reds return after Juve loan spellAll the latest Liverpool FC news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Rafael Benitez, Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson Places: Liverpool
