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Ryan Dabbs

‘There was nothing wrong with Graeme Souness’ ideas after he took over as Liverpool boss – I was just surprised that such an intelligent man could be so forceful’: Ex-Reds midfielder highlights what went wrong for Scotsman in Anfield dugout

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: New Liverpool manager Graeme Souness emerges from the Tunnel as the Police and crowd look ahead of his first match in charge, a First Division match against Norwich City at Anfield on April 20th, 1991 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive).

Liverpool were left shocked in February 1991 when Kenny Dalglish resigned as manager, leaving the Reds three points clear at the top of the First Division and still in contention in the FA Cup.

During his five-and-a-half years in charge of Liverpool, Dalglish won three league titles and three FA Cups, with another trophy at least possible come the end of the 1990/91 season. Alas, his resignation allowed Arsenal to go on and win the title that season, with the Reds a further seven points back.

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