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Kenny Dalglish reveals he was scared by the famous 'This Is Anfield' sign ahead of his Liverpool debut

Daily Mail | September 13, 2016

Related Topics: Kenny Dalglish, Anfield, Bob Paisley, Liverpool F.C., Kevin Keegan, Tommy Craig

Kenny Dalglish has revealed he was filled with fear when he first looked at the fabled 'This Is Anfield' sign before making his home debut as a Liverpool player.

Dalglish was signed by Bob Paisley from Celtic in 1977 to replace Kevin Keegan and made his league debut against Newcastle.

'There was a boy called Tommy Craig, who was the first £100,000 teenager, who I had grown up with,' Dalglish explained. 'He actually never grew up much – he was only about 3ft2!

Kenny Dalglish signed for Liverpool when he was 26-years-old, leaving Celtic for Anfield
Kenny Dalglish signed for Liverpool when he was 26-years-old, leaving Celtic for Anfield
Dalglish said he was filled with fear when he first looked at the fabled 'This Is Anfield' sign
Dalglish said he was filled with fear when he first looked at the fabled 'This Is Anfield' sign
Dalglish went on to make 515 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 172 goals
Dalglish went on to make 515 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 172 goals

'He was in the Newcastle dressing room.

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