Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterJan Molby arrived at Liverpool from Ajax in 1984 and quickly set about establishing himself on one of the most successful teams in English football history.The Dane would spend 12 seasons at Anfield, bagging three league titles, a pair of FA Cups and three League Cups, during which time he was one of English footballs most technically gifted players.During this time, he would form a host of strong bonds and partnerships, with two relationships particularly standing out for him.Pick the ultimate 4-4-2 line-up from players in FourFourTwo's definitive Top 100 ListJan Molby on a pair of Liverpool legendsKenny Dalglish is in the very upper echelons of Liverpool greats and for Molby, there were few others that got him like his former gaffer.Kenny was the one that understood me the most as a player, Molby tells FourFourTwo, as he goes onto explain why Dalglish taking over as Liverpool manager in 1985 proved crucial to the midfielders development. You may like Jan Molby on three of his legendary Liverpool teammates Kenny Dalglish on his remarkable career and trophy after trophy Kevin Keegan: how Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle fell Head Over Heels In Love with King Kev There was a perception that Molby was more suited to a deeper role, but Dalglish was able to spot something different in the Danish international.A lot of people had an impression that I wouldve been better as a centre-half or a defensive midfield player, he continues. But Kenny played me further forward. And that suited me.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.I liked responsibility as a footballer and Kenny was the one that gave that to me more than any others.This trust would see Molby become an increasingly influential figure at Anfield, with his passing range and set-piece ability making him a key player under Dalglish.Away from the dugout, Molbys closest relationship at the club was with another Reds icon. What to read next The late Kevin Keegan exclusive, on the upsides and downsides of his spell in Germany He was the cleverest player ever - he could be a soldier and he could be a general. He had no ego Kevin Keegan on the best he ever played with and against Andoni Iraola told FourFourTwo exactly why he'd join Liverpool... in 2024 My best friend at Liverpool, Molby says of striker Ian Rush.The one thing I knew about Rushie before I came to Liverpool was that he would score goals, but there was so much more to his game.He was the first line of defending, but he also had terrific movement and that was the one thing which helped my game. That little bit of movement where he just makes that bit of space.Jan Molby was speaking to FourFourTwo via Free Bets TOPICSJan MolbyLiverpoolPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromJames Hilsum
