Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis | OneFootball

Liverpool and Scotland icon Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer after inadvertently making the news public.

The 75-year-old, regarded as one of the greatest players in British football history, said he had hoped to keep the matter private but felt compelled to address it following an accidental social media post.

In a statement, Dalglish reassured supporters that his treatment is progressing well while thanking medical staff for their care and professionalism.

“I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.

“Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.

“Obviously I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.

“As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”

Dalglish remains one of the most revered figures in the history of Liverpool, Celtic and Scottish football.

The former forward won 102 caps for Scotland, scoring 30 goals, a tally that remains a joint national record alongside the late Denis Law. His 102 appearances also stand as the highest number by any Scotland player.

After emerging as a star at Celtic, where he scored 167 goals and collected four league titles and four Scottish Cups, Dalglish moved to Liverpool in 1977 for a British record fee of £440,000.

He would become synonymous with one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

Across 515 appearances for the Reds, Dalglish won eight First Division titles, three European Cups, two FA Cups and five League Cups, cementing his place among Anfield’s all-time greats.

His influence extended beyond his playing career when he became Liverpool’s player-manager in 1985. He guided the club to further league and FA Cup success and played a pivotal role in helping Liverpool and the city cope with the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

Dalglish later enjoyed managerial spells with Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and Celtic. His greatest managerial achievement came in 1995 when he led Blackburn to a memorable Premier League title triumph.

He returned to Liverpool for a second spell in charge in 2011 and remains one of the club’s most beloved figures.

Liverpool responded to the news by issuing a statement of support for the man affectionately known as ‘King Kenny’.

“The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family,” the club said.

“The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”

Dalglish’s announcement comes just 24 hours after former Liverpool captain Kevin Keegan revealed he is battling stage four cancer.

Football’s thoughts will now be with one of the game’s true giants as he undergoes treatment.