Dalglish recalls the 1995 Anfield match and Ferguson
Kenny Dalglish spoke about the last day of the 1994/95 season, when he returned to Anfield as Blackburn's manager and faced Liverpool, and about his relationship with Alex Ferguson. Dalglish argued that it was natural for Ferguson to fight for his club.
Dalglish looked back on the last day of the 1994/95 Premier League season. That day he returned to Anfield, Liverpool's home, as the manager of Blackburn Rovers and stood on the opposing bench in a stadium where the fans looked on him with affection. Blackburn needed a result to win the title.
At the time the situation hinged on a clear scenario. If Blackburn lost and Manchester United beat West Ham away, the title would go to Ferguson's team. Ferguson had also openly said that Liverpool might not come to the match fully motivated.
Dalglish understands Ferguson's remarks. In his view, every manager has to defend his club, and Ferguson was right to do so. Dalglish also stressed that there was no personal feud between the two managers.
In the end Blackburn lost, but Manchester United drew at West Ham and dropped points. That result handed the title to Blackburn. Dalglish said that returning to Anfield had always been special, and that on that day he wanted the Liverpool fans to see him win.
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