Some of the Hillsbrough Disaster Memorial match Liverpool Legends' team: Gary Ablett, Steve Staunton, Ray Houghton, Ronnie Whelan, goalkeeper Paul Harrison, Gary Gillespie (behind) Ian Rush, Alan Hansen, John Aldridge and Steve McMahon _460
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KENNY DALGLISH admitted his wife Marina probably had a good laugh at his expense when he was deliberately let through to score the final goal of last night’s Hillsborough memorial match at Anfield.
With the Liverpool Legends leading 2-1, Dalglish who had earlier been substituted, returned to the Anfield turf late on and with just two minutes remaining, the All Stars’ former Everton defender Alan Stubbs sportingly ‘left’ a pass into the area for the 58-year-old to latch on to although he still had to get past a light-hearted challenge from goalkeeper Bobby Mimms before slotting the ball into the Kop goal.
Dalglish told his daughter Kelly: “I can imagine Mum sat at home, thinking ‘Is he going to make it?’ and laughing.
“I think I could have pipped Gerrard for Footballer of the Year on that performance.”
The former Liverpool player and manager added: “It’s been a fantastic night for everyone – a great occasion for the people of Merseyside.
“Credit to everyone who came out, especially the likes of Alan Shearer who has a massive match at the weekend.
“It’s fantastic to have Steven (Gerrard) here and Jamie (Carragher). Liverpool is a family, these boys are part of that. It’s great the way they conduct themselves and the respect and love they have for this club.
“Rafa was here as well and came in the dressing room before with Sammy Lee.”
More than 25,000 fans flocked to Anfield to give a substantial helping hand to charity.
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