‘It’s what’s in your heart that counts’: Kenny Dalglish on his love for Liverpool and the long shadow of Hillsborough

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“When I make a film I sometimes don’t know what it’s about until afterwards. It’s important – particularly now when so many awful people are in positions of power – to tell a story about good people who care about others.”Dalglish says simply: “You’re supposed to help.”Returning to the film, Dalglish adds: “Some people have said: ‘Oh, I’ve never seen that footage before. [Former Celtic manager] Jock Stein on the pitch and a wee kid of 17.’ He’s coaching us.

I don’t think it’s possible.”Dalglish was scarred by all he witnessed but he says: “I don’t think I looked at myself and thought about the ramifications. I did it because it’s what you’re supposed to do.

I’m not talking about him, I’m talking about people’s opinions.Kenny Dalglish after helping Liverpool win the 1986 FA Cup final and complete the Double, a week after he had scored the goal that clinched the league title. He liked Kenny Dalglish and Liverpool, and I was like, ‘OK, I’ll copy you.’ How life-changing that is when you’re four, on a tricycle, playing in the street, and trying to write your name on a ball from Woolworths.”Dalglish smiles in understanding and Kapadia says: “When we showed the film in Italy a journalist said she really noticed the word that comes up again and again.