Gerrard wants Dalglish full-time

Steven Gerrard is convinced Kenny Dalglish is the right man to lead Liverpool for this season and beyond.

Dalglish took over as interim manager at Anfield two weeks ago after the sacking of former manager Roy Hodgson, but has so far failed to arrest Liverpool’s slide down the Premier League table.

But Gerrard has backed the man who won three league titles and two FA Cups during his last stint as Liverpool during the late 1980s, and said he would do everything in his power to ensure Dalglish would remain at the club beyond the end of the season.

“I want to do everything in my power to ensure that he stays here for a long time, beyond the initial six months,” Gerrard told LFC Weekly.

“I’d love nothing better when the end of the season comes than for us to be on the back of a good run of results that ensures he gets the job full-time.”

“That’s my short-term plan, to give everything I’ve got and all my energy to try to make that happen.”

Gerrard, who is currently serving a three-match suspension after being sent off in Liverpool’s 1-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester United, revealed he was ecstatic when he found out about Dalglish’s return to the club.

“I won’t lie. When Kenny rang to say he was coming back it was a big lift,” Gerrard said.

“I love Kenny as a person and I’ve certainly enjoyed the first few days we’ve had working with him. I can see a positive future for Kenny at the club.”

“I think he’s the perfect person to get everyone moving in the right direction again.”

“He’s the talisman at this club. His nickname, the King, says it all really. He’s the perfect manager and also person to bring it all together.”

“It’s time to re-group and for us all to be pulling in the right direction because this season certainly hasn’t been good enough.”