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Hillsborough Inquests: Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish to give evidence Hillsborough Inquests: Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish gives evidence
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Former Liverpool player Kenny Dalglish is due to give evidence at the Hillsborough inquests later. Former Liverpool player Kenny Dalglish is giving evidence at the inquests into the Hillsborough disaster.
Dalglish, who later became manager, was in charge on the day of the 1989 tragedy when Liverpool met Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup semi-final. Dalglish was the club's manager on the day of the April 1989 tragedy when his Liverpool side met Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup semi-final.
After the match was stopped, police asked him to make an announcement to fans appealing for calm. After the match was stopped, police asked him to make an announcement to fans, appealing for calm.
Ninety-six football fans were fatally injured after crushing on the terraces at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium.Ninety-six football fans were fatally injured after crushing on the terraces at Sheffield Wednesday's stadium.
Dalglish was affected deeply by the Hillsborough disaster and attended several funerals of those who died.Dalglish was affected deeply by the Hillsborough disaster and attended several funerals of those who died.
When he gives evidence, it will be the first time he has spoken about the tragedy in a court of law. His evidence marks the first time he has spoken about the tragedy in a court of law.
Known as King Kenny, he excelled as player in the 1980s and was made manager in 1985. Wearing a red Liverpool FC tie and a "96" lapel badge, Dalglish was first questioned by Christina Lambert QC, on behalf of the coroner, Lord Justice Goldring.
Liverpool won three league titles and two FA Cups under Dalglish before he resigned in 1991 on health grounds. Ms Lambert said: "You enjoyed a hugely successful career at Liverpool Football Club."
He is one of the most high profile witnesses scheduled to give evidence at the inquests. Dalglish replied: "Could have been better."
The inquests, held in Warrington, started in March with personal portraits of each of the 96 victims being read to the court. He went on to outline his arrival at the stadium, telling the court how his focus was on the match.
He said he did not notice anything amiss on the Leppings Lane terraces, as his team were attacking the opposite end of the pitch.
Known as King Kenny, Dalglish excelled as player in the 1980s and was made manager in 1985.
Liverpool won three league titles and two FA Cups under him before he resigned in 1991 on health grounds.
He is one of the most high-profile witnesses to give evidence at the inquests, which started in March with personal portraits of each of the 96 victims being read to the court.