Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager
By 1989 Kenny Dalglish scarcely played for Liverpool, and was almost entirely
concentrating on his role as manager, so a football management game with no
arcade action featuring his license made sense. The game is purely icon- and
menu-driven, perhaps the first step in dragging the genre into the 90s.
Whichever team you took charge of start from the 4th division. Match
highlights can be selected – these are viewed from the side and show goals and
near-misses, although they can be turned off.
You start with squads of over 20 players from which to choose your team of 11,
each given a straightforward ability rating. Formations can be selected by
placing each player in a precise position alongside the formation of the
opposition team, using a fairly advanced system for the time. Via a separate
menu you can consult with the chairman (to see if he’s happy with your
efforts), the physio (to check for injuries), the scout (who comes up with
players you might like to purchase) and so on.
Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager