Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted it was a "sad day" to see Kenny Dalglish leave Anfield.

Reds managing director Ian Ayre insists owners Fenway Sports Group are taking the advice of "pre-eminent people in football" in their quest to find the right man to replace Dalglish, sacked after a disappointing Premier League campaign despite winning Carling Cup & reaching FA Cup final.

Long-serving defender Carragher, 34, revealed he had chatted with Dalglish, who remains an Anfield legend, and would now look to next season and supporting the new manager.

Speaking at this morning's ITV Sport Euro 2012 launch in central London, Carragher said: "I spoke to him just before he was getting on his flight and asked: 'is it Kenny now or gaffer?'.

He said 'it is Kenny now' "I am sorry to see him go, but that is football.

"It is a sad day for him, but we respect the owners decision and we have to look forward now.

"I will be fully committed to whoever the manager is.

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