Kenny Dalglish offended by doubts over honesty

By This Is Anfield On · 8 Comments · In LFC News

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has admitted that he was left “a wee bit offended” after speculation continued on transfer day about potential comings and goings from Anfield.

Dalglish had told fans and the press on Monday that there would be no deadline day transfer activity on Tuesday, but rumours grew surrounding the potential signing of Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe, amongst others.

The rumours were fuelled by Wolves’ boss Mick McCarthy’s comments that Liverpool had asked to move the match to Wednesday and avoid it clashing with the final day of the transfer window.

“We don’t need to justify the rumours,” said Dalglish after last night’s 3-0 win away at Wolves. “That is not our problem.

“It’s a wee bit insulting when people don’t believe you and I don’t see why we need to be anything other than truthful.”

“You must think we tell you lies because we came out and told you on Monday there would be nothing happening.

“It’s a wee bit insulting when people don’t believe you and I don’t see why we need to be anything other than truthful.”

The only trace of transfer action Liverpool were involved in yesterday was goalkeeper Martin Hansen, who has left to Danish side Viborg FF.

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  • Mr606

    As much as I like Kenny I think his statement of “A wee bit offended” is a slap across the face to Liverpool supporters.
    This time last year he stated quiet clearly that Raul Meireless wouldn’t be going anywhere. Then what happened? Enough said

    • Anonymous

      Kenny didn’t have any choice regarding Raul Meireless. He Raul Meireless was told by Chelseas legal team to put in a last minute transfer request which Comolli and the board had no option but to accept.  Kenny didn’t want to lose him, but it’s pointless having a player who doesn’t want to be there.

    • Don

      Agree – he did the same with Torres.  Also, on Monday he said there would be “no in’s or out’s” this window.  On Tuesday a goalkeeper leaves.  What are we supposed to think. I’m a “wee bit offended” at his fibs.

      • Youretard

        Retard

      • Basheer

        Don Don Dod. you seriously think the press is asking about a player who is not even in the reserves. Its usually about first team players vital to the team.

  • Genesylvester

    Get over it!!! As far as Kenny was concerned, he never wanted Raul to leave…..Raul forced his hand!! Slap across the face??? A bit sensitive aren’t ya….everything Kenny does, is for the good of the club!!

  • Sacksinthecity

    all managers, not only KK, play cards close to their chest to prevent the media from ‘blowing things out of proportion’ and sensationalizing stories which could jeopardize deals or play into players agents hands looking for fat fees. I guess when the time is right for managers to tell the fans they will. 

  • den

    whats wrong with the british press kk told them there would be NO comings or goings are they stupid !