Kop legend John Barnes has spoken of his pride after taking over the presidency of Liverpool's Disabled Supporters Association.
At a gala Christmas dinner at Anfield last week, attended by first team defender Sebastian Coates and outgoing president Alan Kennedy, Barnes addressed over 200 members of the LDSA and revealed the huge sense of honour he feels at being asked to assume such a prestigious position.

Seventeen league titles, five European Cups, seven League Cups and fifteen Manager of the Year awards. Both adored by their fans, admired by their peers; and despised either end of the M62.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley OBE are undeniably the masters of their trade. Title after title has been mixed with majestic football and an unerring enjoyment of standing on the sidelines shouting at some of the worlds' most famous sportsmen.

Seventeen league titles, five European Cups, seven League Cups and fifteen Manager of the Year awards. Both adored by their fans, admired by their peers; and despised either end of the M62.

Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley OBE are undeniably the masters of their trade. Title after title has been mixed with majestic football and an unerring enjoyment of standing on the sidelines shouting at some of the worlds' most famous sportsmen.

A lot of things have changed at Liverpool over the last year and a half, and despite the club currently being embroiled in controversy over the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra situation, Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy is confident that things will continue to move in the right direction.Speaking at the ex-players Christmas party this week, Kennedy highlighted the things that have changed for the better

Former Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy insists that keeping Pepe Reina on Merseyside should be the top priority for the club.
The Reds missed out on the Champions League last season and remain likely to face a similar situation this time around as well.
And with the Spaniard having recently been coy about his future, Kennedy believes that the former Villarreal shot-stopper is "irreplaceable".

A team of Liverpool legends slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against the Everton Legends at a star-studded charity event at Goodison Park on Wednesday night.
Stuart Barlow's first-half goal was enough to give the Blues a victory, despite the Reds dominating possession throughout.
However, with all proceeds raised going towards local charities Radio City's Cash For Kids and the Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as the Everton Former Players Foundation, the result mattered little as the two teams united for good causes.

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Daniel Agger and Kop legends Gary Gillespie and Alan Kennedy all feature on Monday's 'You're on LFC TV' but it is you the supporter who'll be the star of the show.

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Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy has given his verdict on last night's Carling Cup victory over Brighton, sounding a note of caution over the club's inability to kill off the game earlier. Kennedy, who won 15 trophies with Liverpool between 1978 and 1985, focused his comments on Craig Bellamy, but also noted how the club almost let the game slip away.

Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy has been singing the praises of Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, and believes that the Brazilian has 'come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of seasons'.In a recent interview, Kennedy enthused: "He [Lucas] has started off the season very well. He's done his job, and as Kenny says, he does what he wants him to do.

Legend backs Kick It Out campaign

Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy sported a blindfold to help promote the Kick It Out Weeks of Action campaign at Anfield on Tuesday afternoon.

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Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy sported a blindfold to help promote the Kick It Out Weeks of Action campaign at Anfield on Tuesday afternoon.
The former Reds defender attended a special event, hosted by the club's Equality 4 All project, to support those affected by disabilities within the local community.

Join legends on the Santa Dash

Anfield icons Phil Thompson, Roy Evans and Alan Kennedy got into the festive spirit by helping launch this year's Santa Dash which takes place in Liverpool city centre on Sunday, December 4.

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Join Barney on the Santa Dash

Join Anfield legend Alan Kennedy on the Santa Dash in Liverpool on Sunday and help keep the World Challenge Trophy in the city.

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A chance to play at Anfield

IT'S that time of year again: the Christmas tree is up or at least threatening to be, the snow is falling or at least threatening to, and the streets are packed with frantic shoppers threatening to do things to the next person to get in their way as they search frantically for the ideal pressie for their loved ones, never quite sure if the loved one in question already has that particular one anyway.