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Kenny Dalglish recalls Rangers snub that led to Celtic signing

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Kenny Dalglish recalls Rangers snub that led to Celtic signing

Summary

Kenny Dalglish disclosed how Rangers overlooked signing him as a teenager, allowing Celtic to secure his services. After impressing at a Glasgow Schools match, Dalglish scored in a trial against Celtic apprentices, prompting manager Jock Stein to decide to sign him. Dalglish officially joined Celtic on May 4, 1967, shortly before Stein's team became the first British club to win the European Cup. This move marked the beginning of Dalglish's celebrated career at Celtic, where he scored 167 goals in 320 appearances before moving to Liverpool in 1977.

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•Dalglish was not signed by Rangers after a trial.
•He scored for Glasgow Schools and impressed Celtic scouts.
•Dalglish joined Celtic on May 4, 1967.
•He scored 167 goals in 320 appearances for Celtic.
•Dalglish moved to Liverpool in 1977 after his time at Celtic.

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Kenny Dalglish has revealed how Rangers passed up the opportunity to sign him as a teenager before Jock Stein swooped to bring the future Celtic legend to Parkhead.Dalglish grew up supporting Rangers ...
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