Kenny Dalglish: Liverpool title famine unthinkable 20 years ago

Kenny Dalglish reflected on Liverpool's title drought yesterday and claimed anyone predicting it two decades ago would have been 'sectioned'.Liverpool have not ruled the roost since 1990, when Dalglish managed them to the old First Division crown before resigning the following February.As one of the most decorated figures in Anfield history launched his autobiography, appropriately enough in Liverpool's trophy room, he said: 'If someone had said, back then, that we wouldn't win another title for at least 20 years, they would have been sectioned. History men: Dalglish shares a joke with fellow Liverpool legend Ian Rush (right)'Honestly, they would have been shot or locked up, but that is what has happened. 'We have to get through this period and get back to being as committed and strong as before.'A lot of people comment on the conflict between Fergie and me all those years ago, but he has shown you can never write him off. Hot seat: Dalglish had no problem with Roy Hodgson's appointment as manager, despite his own application'I wasn't concerned about Alex Ferguson at the time, just with my own career and what was happening at Anfield. 'I couldn't have known he would still be managing United 20-odd years later, but I did know he was really good at his job.'Dalglish insisted there was no ill-feeling over Liverpool's blunt response to his pitch for a job that eventually went to Roy Hodgson, following Rafa Benitez's departure.He said: 'The only thing I had in mind at the time was trying to help this club. 'I was prepared to do it and felt ready for the challenge of taking on the likes of Chelsea, United and Arsenal, and Manchester City with all their money.'But the club made it clear they didn't want that, and I was never going to throw my toys out of the pram over it. 'It is an honour and privilege for me to be back, spending time at the academy.'I'm fine with that and Roy is a good football man. 'He chose to come here and place himself under greater scrutiny, and all credit to him for that.' Fernando Torres torment: Can he ever realise his dream of winning a trophy at Liverpool?There's nothing bigger! Ferguson hails Man United v Liverpool showdownMan United v LIVERPOOL: Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard return for rival clashLIVERPOOL FC

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