Challenges The Two Kings Challenge

[danovic78]

King Kenny Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish spent his first season on loan to Cumbernauld United, and then made his debut with the Celtic senior team in September 1968. It took a few years for the talented striker to become a regular, but he soon proved invaluable with his impeccable ball-control skills and scoring ability. With Dalglish leading the charge, Celtic won four First Division titles, four Scottish Cups and four League Cups from 1971 to '77.

Dalglish joined Liverpool in 1977 for a transfer fee of approximately £440,000 pounds, then a record sum between two British clubs. He made an immediate impact on his new fans by scoring in his first League and home games, and then provided a fantastic finish to the season by netting the lone goal against Brugge to win the European Cup. Over the next six years, "King Kenny" led the Reds to two more European Cups, five English League titles and four League Cups, twice winning FWA Footballer of the Year along the way. He scored his 100th goal for Liverpool in 1983, becoming the first player to reach that mark in both Scottish and English soccer.

In 1985, Dalglish was named player-manager of Liverpool. He validated the decision by guiding the club to its first double at the end of the season, and was at the helm for two more League titles and another League Cup. The veteran striker made his last appearance as a player in 1990, but remained as Liverpool's manager until abruptly retiring in February 1991.

In addition to his club career, Dalglish appeared in the 1974, '78 and '82 World Cups en route to a Scottish-record 102 caps, and his total of 30 goals in international play ties him with Denis Law for their country's top spot.

Can you follow the King?

Rules

• Load up Scotland, England and any other countries you wish.
• Take over Celtic and either sign or use a current Scottish Attacking Midfielder/Striker in your squad.
• You must win at 4 League Titles and 5 Domestic Cups.
• Once you have accomplished this you can look for a job in England (Liverpool if you want to be authentic but I know its hard waiting for a particular job)
• When you have landed a job in the Premier League you must sign your new "King".
• Once in England you must win at least 6 league Titles, 10 Domestic Cups (inc. Community Shield), 3 European Trophies and 1 UEFA Super Cup.
• Also you must beat Kenny's record of 824 Club Appearances.
• BONUS - Take control of Scotland and make your "King" set a new goal scoring record of 31 plus goals.
• Usual other rules apply.

King Kevin Keegan

In 1971 Keegan was signed to Liverpool for the sum of £35,000. He was transferred as a midfielder but ended up playing forward alongside striker John Toshack. The two of them struck up a famous partnership and quickly became well known and loved by commentators and fans. The “Dynamic Duo” attained superhero status and were frequently compared to Batman and Robin.

In his first game of the 1971-72 season, against Nottingham Forest, Keegan scored after only 12 minutes (although mainly by luck on this occasion). Liverpool won 3-1, changing their fortunes and launching Keegan’s career. He played his first match for England at under-23 level the same year, making his full debut in 1973 – his first of 63 caps. Keegan scored his first goal for England in 1974, against Wales at Ninian Park. England won 2-0.

Meanwhile Keegan’s star was rising higher with Liverpool, whom he helped to win the League Title and the UEFA Cup. In 1974, the team also won the FA Cup. In addition, they played the Doncaster Rovers – the club who had turned him down at the beginning of his career. He relished scoring both goals of the 2-2 draw.

In total, Keegan made 323 appearances for Liverpool and scored exactly 100 goals in his time there. Before he left, he helped secure the team’s first European Cup win, 3-1 against Borussia Moenchengladbach in Rome. In 1977 Keegan made a surprise transfer to SV Hamburg – this time for a price of £500,000. Despite some initial difficulties he soon won the heart of his German fans, turning a mediocre club into a triumph. They won the German league and reached the final of the European Cup, losing out to Nottingham Forest. As a result of his time there, he would twice be named European Player of the Year in 1978 and 1979.

After three seasons he returned to England in 1980, this time to play for Southampton – another unexpected move, as Southampton were a comparatively small club at the time. Keegan’s talent and appeal temporarily raised the team to the top of the league table. In 1982 he was voted PFA Player of the Year. He was also given an OBE for his services to Association Football.

Later in 1982 Keegan made another surprise move, this time down to the second-division Newcastle United, after he fell out with Southampton coach Lawrie McMenemy. Once again he worked his magic, drawing them up the league table. Over the course of 78 appearances he scored 48 goals. In 1984 he announced his retirement. After the last match of the season, at St James’ Park, he left the grounds by helicopter and moved to Spain with his family.

Can you follow the King?

RULES

• Load up England, Germany and any other countries you wish.
• Take control of Liverpool and sign an English Striker (From the lower leagues if you wish to be authentic)
• With him you must win at least 3 League Titles, 2 Domestic Cups (Inc. Community Shield) and 3 European Trophies.
• Once these have been accomplished you can now look for a job in Germany (Hamburg if you wish)
• When you have landed a job in the Bundesliga you must sign your new "King".
• Once in Germany you must win at least 1 league Title and get your "King" to win the Ballon d'Or at least twice.
• Once you have achieved this you can head back to England for four final seasons to rack up the goals.
• Also you must beat Kevin's record of 296 Club goals.
• BONUS - Take control of England and make your "King" set a new goal scoring record of 54 plus goals.
• Usual other rules apply.

 

LEADERBOARD - KING KENNY

 

 

 

LEADERBOARD - KING KEVIN

[Taff]

Dude, I know I keep saying it but you were sorely missed last year your challenges are brilliant and some of the most creative out there, please please please keep up the immense work

[Ashez]

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[danovic78]

9 minutes ago, Ashez said:

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I thought you might like a nice Red challenge......

[Ashez]

1 hour ago, danovic78 said:

I thought you might like a nice Red challenge......

It's very rare I play as Liverpool tbf, once I've made transfers it becomes what's the point as it's not LFC anymore etc. My Liverpool saves are typically one season mess arounds tbh. 

[Taff]

I've just started the King Kenny one for a mess around, I'll let you know how I get on

[danovic78]

9 minutes ago, Ashez said:

It's very rare I play as Liverpool tbf, once I've made transfers it becomes what's the point as it's not LFC anymore etc. My Liverpool saves are typically one season mess arounds tbh. 

Yeah, I know what you mean. I always start as Everton to get a feel for the game but rarely use them for a career.

[Ashez]

8 minutes ago, danovic78 said:

Yeah, I know what you mean. I always start as Everton to get a feel for the game but rarely use them for a career.

Same, it's just a line of text but I hate dismantling and changing the team even if I'm not that fond of all of it haha.