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KENNY ON HIS DOUBLE-WINNING CLASS OF '86
To commemorate the impending 20th anniversary of Liverpool's momentous League and FA Cup double triumph, player/manager of the time Kenny Dalglish gives his personal assessment of the squad that made history...
Bruce Grobbelaar: Brucie was a great character and brilliant goalkeeper. His best asset was his agility and speed, in and around the goal. Also, his ability to come for a cross when needed. Prone to the odd mistake from time to time but more than made up for that with his stunning saves, like the one from Graeme Sharp at Wembley that year.
Steve Nicol: He was a one-off, the butt of many dressing-room jokes but a great lad. I don't know what Chico's weakness was but he had many strengths. A vital member of the team, he could play in a variety of positions. Although predominantly a full-back, he could get forward and support the attack and chipped in with some important goals.
Jim Beglin: A very steady left full-back with a good left foot. He was a good player and it was really unfortunate that he was forced out of the game through injury. He got that bad break against Everton but carried on and went to Leeds afterwards before finally calling it a day.
Mark Lawrenson: Great pace, good marker and excellent defender. Was never afraid to step forward when he won possession. and ice-cool when under pressure at the back. Scored a few goals for us as well, including an important one against Chelsea in the fourth round of the Cup that season.
Alan Hansen: Rubbish. I don't know how he got a game! Seriously though, Jockey was a truly outstanding defender, one of the best ever, and a great defender. A real leader on and off the pitch.
Ronnie Whelan: Came over from Ireland as a young boy at 18 years of age. Scored on his debut against Stoke City I think and just carried on from there. A good goalscorer, good passer and good runner. A determined and hard midfield player who was very underrated.
Craig Johnston: Skippy enjoyed a great season the year we won the double. Really got his act together and played a very important role in our success. Very fit and fast, he made a huge contribution and, of course, scored the second goal against Everton at Wembley.
Jan Molby: I remember Jan came over when Joe was in charge and straight away you could see that his technique was unbelievable. He had two great feet – the most natural two-footed player I think I've ever seen. A great passer of the ball, with great vision.
Ian Rush: Rushie had this terribly bad habit of scoring goals! Had a great sense of awareness, great movement and pace, and a great composure when he got in front of goal. The most clinical finisher this club has ever seen. If it wasn't for his goals we couldn't have won the double.
Kevin MacDonald: A real work-horse for us in the middle of the pitch. He came in when Stevie McMahon got injured. Got about the pitch well, won the ball and gave it, kept everything simple. Never tired and did a really good job. Hugely underrated.
Steve McMahon: The only Englishman in the twelve for the Cup Final and very disappointed not to get on. He was the attacking force in our midfield and was a good goalscorer. Capable of putting his foot in a wee bit, he was my first signing as player/manager and was a good acquisition for us.
John Wark: Warky was a great goalscorer. Just ghosted in and around the opposition area. He sort of faded out a bit when Macca came but was a great servant for Liverpool and scored a lot of useful goals. Unfortunately broke his leg and missed the majority of the 85/86 season but was still an integral member of the squad.
Gary Gillespie: Excellent for us at centre-back when called upon that season. Scored his fair share of goals and actually netted a hat-trick against Birmingham during the run-in to the title. Enjoyed a successful career at Anfield but if he'd have had a wee bit more luck with injuries then I'm sure his career would have been a lot more profitable.
Sammy Lee: Wee Sammy was tremendous. A great character and smashing fella who loved the club. Everybody's pal and a great wee player. I remember him being totally shocked when he scored on his debut against Leicester in 1978. Didn't play much during the double-winning season but was one of the most popular players at the club and always great to have around the dressing room.
Paul Walsh: Walshy was a skilful little player who played a big part in the first half of that season. Kept me out of the side for a good while and showed great form in front of goal until getting injured against Manchester United in February.
Kenny Dalglish: Who? Never heard of him! |
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