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Ryan Dabbs

‘I was close, very close, to managing Liverpool. I thought it was done, but they went for Joe Fagan. From there, nothing worked out and I lost my motivation’: Ex-Real Madrid boss reveals missing out on Anfield job

Kevin Keegan celebrates with teammate John Toshack after scoring a goal for Liverpool.

When Liverpool manager Bob Paisley decided his illustrious spell in charge at Anfield was coming to an end in 1983, a former player believed they were in line to replace the legendary figure.

Paisley's assistant manager, Joe Fagan, ultimately got the job, however, with Liverpool promoting him from the famous 'Boot Room'. That proved a great decision, with the Reds lifting another European Cup under Fagan's watch.

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