Speaking jointly on behalf of Fenway Sports Group, principal owner John W Henry, LFC chairman Tom Werner and FSG president Mike Gordon said: “Upon hearing that Kenny was to receive this great honour, we looked at how the British Honours System works and found that they are granted to recognise a person’s contribution in a specific area. For Kenny, there is such a massive catalogue of achievements that it’s hard to know where to begin.
“The totality of his distinguished football career in Scotland and England, especially in Liverpool; his selfless and tireless support of the Hillsborough victims, families, and survivors; and his incredible charitable efforts through The Marina Dalglish Appeal all make it abundantly clear that he is worthy of such distinguished recognition.