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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has thanked sacked manager Kenny Dalglish for his help in England – but hinted he could quit Anfield for a career in Spain.

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 1:47 PM

Luis Suarez thanks Kenny Dalglish but hints at move to La Liga Share

The Reds’ managing director hailed the impact Kenny Dalglish has had at Anfield since returning to the club but believes the time was right to “move to the next chapter”

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 1:47 PM

Ayre insists Liverpool will not rush into appointing a new manager Share

The 45-year-old former Reds defender suggests that Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martinez could be in the frame to replace the Scot after his sacking on Wednesday

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 1:47 PM

Dalglish deserved more time at Liverpool – John Scales Share

The Anfield legend flew to Boston for showdown talks, flew back with an uncertain future, was sacked on Wednesday and now unfollowed on Twitter by his former employer

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 1:47 PM

Extra Time: Dalglish walks alone as John W. Henry unfollows him on Twitter Share

John Barnes insists Stewart Downing has had a “decent season” for Liverpool and thoroughly warrants his place in England’s Euro 2012 squad.

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 1:47 PM

Barnes defends Downing pick Share

Alex McLeish has expressed his regret at letting down the Aston Villa fans following his season of failure with the club. McLeish was sacked on Monday by owner Randy Lerner.

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 12:31 PM

Alex McLeish reveals Aston Villa regrets Share

The Wigan Athletic owner claims that the Reds need to a put a management structure in place and thinks the Spaniard would be “better off” remaining at the DW Stadium next season

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 12:30 PM

Whelan advises Martinez against a move to Liverpool ‘morgue’ Share

Goal.com revealed on Wednesday that the Wigan boss is hot favourite to take over at Anfield following the dismissal of Kop legend Kenny Dalglish and may well be the ideal candidate

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 12:30 PM

Young, progressive & cultured: Why Roberto Martinez fits the profile for Liverpool’s owners Share

• Liverpool’s managing director says focus is on league results • ‘Ultimately the backbone of football now is the Premier League’ Liverpool’s managing director, Ian Ayre, insists they had to sack Kenny Dalglish because results did not match up to longer-term expectations. Dalglish won the Carling Cup, the club’s first trophy for six years, and reached the FA Cup final but an eighth-placed Premier League finish resulted in Fenway Sports Group dismissing him after 16 months in charge. Ayre said no matter how much work had been done off the pitch in terms of the structure and business of the club if results did not match up then change was inevitable

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 12:30 PM

Kenny Dalglish sacked due to Premier League shortcomings, says Ayre Share

Join the Guardian’s football correspondent, Andy Hunter, to discuss the next steps for Liverpool following the departure of Kenny Dalglish Following the sacking of the Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool’s owners, John W Henry’s Fenway Sports Group, have plenty to do to convince their fans that they have a coherent plan for the future of the club. As well as a search for a new manager, there are unanswered questions about a potential stadium move as the club strives to return to Premier League’s top table. Joining us to discuss where the club goes from here is our Liverpool based football correspondent Andy Hunter

Posted: Thursday 17 May 2012 at 12:30 PM

Kenny Dalglish sacked by Liverpool: what next? Live webchat Share