“After a careful and deliberative review of the season, the club came to the decision that a change was appropriate.

“Results in the Premier League have been disappointing and we believe to build on the progress that has already been made, we need to make a change.”

With that statement,Kenny Dalglish was no longer manager of Liverpool FC.

Dalglish said his departure had been handled in a “honourable, respectful and dignified way”.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez and former Reds boss Rafael Benitez are early favourites to fill the vacant position.