Glasgow City Councillors back call for Kenny Dalglish to be knighted for his support of Hillsborough families
The former Celtic and Liverpool player was manager on the day of the disaster in which 96 people were killed
Glasgow City Councillors have unanimously backed a call for Kenny Dalglish to be knighted in recognition of the role he played in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster.
The 65-year-old was Liverpool manager on the day of the tragedy and has been described as a "shining light in the darkest hour'' for his support of the families of the 96 victims.
Dalglish helped fans at the scene and also attended many funerals in the aftermath, including four in a single day.
He recently said the fans of the club have been "totally and utterly vindicated'' by the inquest verdicts and should be proud of their efforts to get the truth.
Many councillors were in tears as they debated the move to make Dalglish a Sir at the full council meeting this afternoon.
They also agreed a motion praising the families of the Hillsborough victims for their campaign for justice.
Our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair spoke to Council Leader Frank McAveety who put forward the motion.
The Glasgow City Council motion:
"Council welcomes the findings of the Hillsborough Inquest, which concluded the 96 football supporters who lost their lives at Hillsborough were unlawfully killed; recognises this as a monumental step in achieving justice for the 96 victims; congratulates the Hillsborough families for their tireless campaign, the people of Liverpool for the support they have given the families and pays tribute to Glasgow's Kenny Dalglish who stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Liverpool and played a critical role in supporting the campaign for truth and justice."