Kenny Dalglish posts emotional tribute to fellow Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan
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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to fellow icon Kevin Keegan, following the former forward's passing at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer.Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following the former Liverpool star's passing(Image: (Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images))Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to a "true great" in Kevin Keegan, stating his sadness over the loss of the Liverpool icon at the age of 75.Keegan died on Monday surrounded by loved ones after a battle with cancer, as tributes came flooding in for the former player and manager.The Liverpool legend cemented his status as one of the club's greatest during his six-year spell from 1971 to 1977, where he won the Ballon d'Or in consecutive years along with several trophies.His influence and legacy moved on to other clubs, such as Newcastle United, while he also had a profound impact on the England national team as both a player and a manager.Following the announcement of Keegan's death at the age of 75, tributes came flooding in around the world of soccer, with former clubs, teammates, players, and fans all giving a moment to pay their respects with kind words to reflect the impact he had and the legacy he left.Among those to do so was Dalglish, another Liverpool legend, who has outlined his respect for a star who proceeded him in his time at Anfield.Taking to social media, he said: "Very saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin Keegan. Kevin was one of the very best players of his generation and wore Liverpool’s famous number 7 shirt with great distinction.
His achievements on the pitch were exceptional, but he was also a wonderful person and a genuine gentleman."Kevin’s qualities didn’t stop when he finished playing. He gave so many people wonderful memories and his teams played the game in a way that supporters loved to watch."Football has lost one of its true greats.
My thoughts are with Jean, Laura, Sarah and all of Kevin’s family and friends at this very sad time. YNWA."Kevin Keegan for Liverpool against QPR in 1977(Image: Mirrorpix)Keegan and Dalglish had a career as both players and managers that intersected at different points, with their paths crossing several times.The former left Liverpool in 1977 after setting a high standard in his time at the club, while the latter joined the same year to set his own legacy out in a 13-year stint at Anfield.Almost 20 years later, a similar thing happened again, as Keegan left Newcastle as manager after five years in charge, with Dalglish taking charge as his replacement in a one-year stint.Both managed to seal their legendary status as players and managers in different ways, even if they did not directly impact each other as paths crossed time and again.The duo have set out exactly what it means to be at Liverpool, from their performances as players to their impact as people above all else.