Steven Gerrard Wants Dalglish To Stay

Steven Gerrard has revealed that he wants new manager Kenny Dalglish to remain at Liverpool for the long-term.

Dalglish was brought in earlier this month to replace Roy Hodgson until the end of the 2011 season. But Gerrard has revealed that he wants the Liverpool to remain at the club.

Speaking to The Sun he said: "I want to do everything in my power to ensure that he stays here for a long time, beyond the initial six months.

"I'd love nothing better when the end of the season comes than for us to be on the back of a good run of results that ensures he gets the job full-time.

"That's my short-term plan, to give everything I've got and all my energy to try to make that happen.

"I won't lie. When Kenny rang to say he was coming back it was a big lift. I love Kenny as a person and I've certainly enjoyed the first few days we've had working with him.

"I can see a positive future for Kenny at the club."

It’s been a tough season for the Reds so far and they currently lie in thirteenth place in the Premier League, just four points clear from the relegation zone.

Liverpool shared the spoils with Everton in the Merseyside derby at the weekend - the sides drew 2-2 - just days after they were stunned by a defeat at Blackpool in mid-week.

They are back in action this weekend as they take on Wolves, who are second from bottom, away from home.

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