A couple of days ago, I mentioned that above all, I want to see King Kenny re-establishing the pass and move football we used to play back in the late 80's/early 90's. I expressed my opinion on how I thought signing big players came secondary to this. Since then I've come across this article.
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Kenny: We’ll play ‘Liverpool way’By Carl Markham
Friday, January 21, 2011LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish is keen for the club to rediscover the style of their glory days — as it is the only way he knows how to play football.
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http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/...l#ixzz1BdRj7UQ5 1 point in 3 games may appear to be a slow start for any manager but we all know that numbers only tell half the story. If I may, I'd like to quote an analogy I read somewhere regarding oil tankers. It has been said that if you were to turn to engines off on an oil tanker, it would drift another 4-5 miles before it came to a full stop and could be turned around. The article continued to express how we were like this oil tanker. Results or change would not come instantaneously and any fan with half the gift of thought can see that.
I've read that some people have begun to criticise King Kenny and I can only say that these bunch of people don't know football. They likely read the papers and note that we've lost 2 and drawn 1. Are they completely blind to the other signs??? Let me list a few, what I think to be obvious signs of improvement.
1) Morale has improved amongst players and fans. Players like Torres and Reina have reiterated their desire to see out their contracts. Almost everyone else has expressed their confidence in King Kenny who is revered and well respected.
2) Our football has improved. Even though we lost against the mancs, it took King Kenny only 59 minutes to make a positive double change, even when we were a man down. He threw caution to the wind, and best still, he had a plan B. Sure beats seeing your gaffer rub his face or stroke his chin when you go behind eh?
3) His interviews have been brilliant and he clearly knows what he wants and needs to do at the club.
Aren't these 3 points alone cause to be optimistic?
On a side note, does anyone follow Ryan Babel on twitter? You should. It's hilarous now that he's in "twitter jail".
Added on January 21, 2011, 11:28 amHere is an article I came across which echoes my thougths.
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How Kenny Dalglish is rejuvenating Torres and Liverpool FC
By Ben Thornley
Jan 20 2011
LIVERPOOL’S playing and backroom staff may be under orders not to talk up Kenny Dalglish’s credentials for the full-time Anfield job, but they don’t have to. Judging by their response on the field, it’s clear how the players feel.
To the casual observer a single point from two Premier League games preceded by an FA Cup exit would appear to reaffirm what the cynics said about Dalglish’s romantic return.
Points, however, can’t measure the impact Dalglish has had on Anfield since resuming where he left off in 1991.
For the first time in years there is an air of optimism and excitement about the future of the club, with supporters, players, management and owners sharing the same vision for the Reds.
The focal point of this transformation is Dalglish, who has provided the leadership, inspiration and passion missing from the disastrous six-month tenure of Roy Hodgson, the last symbol of the destructive Hicks and Gillett regime.
Crucially he has also given belief to players and supporters.
While the team may be a pale imitation of the one the Liverpool legend left behind 20 years ago – although far better than his predecessor would ever admit – off the field it’s as if he’s never been away.
To a man less conceited and stuck in his ways than Hodgson, how Dalglish has gone about his business would provide a lesson in what it means to be the manager of Liverpool FC.
Press conferences are now a source of pride rather than embarrassment. When Dalglish addresses the media you hear a man fighting for Liverpool rather than himself, with cutting one liners replacing forced verbosity, inspiration in place of demotivation.
The 59-year-old has inherited a host of problems from the Londoner. A squad shorn of spirit, resolve and confidence by the former Fulham boss’ archaic approach and littered with poor buys.
Yet, refreshingly, at no point has Dalglish attempted to assign blame to Hodgson, as he would be entitled to do.
He recognises now is the time to look to the future to recreate past glories.
Rather than alienate flops Christian Poulsen and Paul Konchesky, the Scot has attempted to bring them in from the cold, albeit partly through necessity, fostering a spirit of togetherness.
He’s put his faith in youngsters Martin Kelly, Jay Spearing and Jon-Jo Shelvey and been rewarded with excellent displays.
Kelly has been the major success of Dalglish’s return but it is how he has begun to rejuvenate Fernando Torres that will offer Liverpool fans the most encouragement about the rest of the season.
The Spain striker, in particular, suffered under the dispiriting reign of Hodgson, his regressive tactics at odds with the number nine’s strengths.
It’s telling that Torres’ finest display under the ex-UAE boss, against Chelsea, coincided with Liverpool playing an aggressive pressing game high up the field.
It is an approach partly adopted by Dalglish.
That Liverpool have again begun to play football is also benefiting players like Torres, who has rediscovered the hunger and willingness to chase possession that made his opening seasons such a success.
Like his team-mates, Torres now just needs a lucky break to relaunch his season. And once Steven Gerrard returns from his three-game ban to reopen the supply line the striker craves, lift off for Torres and Liverpool will surely follow.
None of this, of course, disguises that the Reds have yet to win under Dalglish and that there remains several challenges the manager must overcome.
Some, like a lack of creativity and quality back-up to Torres will hopefully be resolved in the transfer market, while the addition of Steve Clarke will help to remedy defensive weaknesses.
However, Liverpool’s fragile confidence, chief among their problems, will only improve with results.
Given the new found spirit at Anfield it’s only a matter of time before they improve and Liverpool are back challenging at the right end of the table.
This post has been edited by Duke Red: Jan 21 2011, 11:28 AM 
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