Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed old hostilities with long-term arch rival Sir Alex Ferguson have been put on hold after Liverpool ’s title triumph.
The Manchester United legend - who once famously said he’d knock Dalglish and his Reds off their *** perch” - sent a message of congratulations on the club’s achievement.
Ferguson has been vocal in his praise of Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp, who has followed up on his Champions League win last year by ending Liverpool's 30-year wait for a top-flight title.
And Dalglish admitted it was a nice touch from his old adversary that, despite the rivalries, there is real respect between football people.
“He has contacted us to say congratulations - you are not at war!” he said of the United director.
“There is competition between all the old foes, but at the end of the year you send a letter of congratulations to say well done.
“That continues and it is a great compliment. You may be rivals but to have the intelligence so that you are magnanimous enough to send in a letter saying congratulations.
“The people who you’ve been competing with all your life in football, they would wish it was themselves who won, it but they are proud to pay homage to other people as well.”
Dalglish once interrupted a Ferguson press conference while carrying his baby daughter in his arms, to suggest she talked more sense.
But despite the intense rivalry, there has always been respect at the top level between the clubs, and Ferguson maintained that tradition.
After 30 topsy-turvy years at Anfield, the Reds finally secured the league crown once again after nearest challengers - and reigning Premier League champions - Manchester City lost 2-1 at Chelsea on Thursday evening.
Liverpool's 19th title triumph sparked wild celebrations, leaving them one behind United's record haul that has not been added to since Ferguson retired as champion in 2013.
