Liverpool are to pay tribute to the club's greatest ever servant by renaming an Anfield stand in honour of Kenny Dalglish.

The Centenary Stand will become The Kenny Dalglish Stand.

Club owners Fenway Sports Group wanted permanent recognition for the man who is considered by many to be the finest player to wear the Liverpool shirt and who also managed the club during two spells.

Dalglish’s off-field contribution to the city of Liverpool – most notably his leadership qualities in the aftermath of the Hillsborough Disaster in 1989 – make him stand apart from anyone in the club’s history and one of the most respected figures on the game's world stage.

The timing of the announcement comes as part of Liverpool’s 125th anniversary celebrations, due recognition for the legend who is still working as a club director and ambassador.

Liverpool already have the Shankly and Paisley Gates in remembrance for their most celebrated managers, as well as statue of the architect of the club’s rise to global status, Bill Shankly.