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It was a very humbling experience to receive an honorary degree from St Andrews University.
I always enjoy coming back home, and Tuesday was a very special day.
Marina and I have now lived longer away from Scotland than we lived there, but our homeland never forgets us.
We’ve always been of the view that we owe it all to our respective parents for the way we were brought up.
We were taught right from wrong, and good habits were instilled in us.
That has helped us immensely in life, and we tried to be the same way with our own children and, now, grandchildren.
Many other relatives, friends and colleagues have been supportive and helpful for decades, and we never lose sight of that.
Yes, I was extremely fortunate and privileged to have enjoyed such a wonderful career in football, but it
wouldn’t have been possible without others beside me.
The charity work was also mentioned by St Andrews, and we are proud to be able to help in any way we can.
But it’s the good work of Marina and many others that makes that happen.
It’s also about the generosity of so many people week after week. Whether they are donating money or giving up their time, that makes it a success.
Sure, the Dalglish name is attached to it, but it’s more about other people. We just try to do our bit to help, and push it along.
I didn’t know what a university was when I was growing up in Glasgow! My path, fortunately, was football.
But I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience last Tuesday, and I wish St Andrews and all their students every success and good health for the future.
They made me feel very welcome, and I’m thankful they thought me a worthy recipient of a Doctor of Laws honorary degree.