 He spent the 1968–69 season playing for the reserves, scored just four goals in 17 games.The following season, he changed his position, moving into midfield, He enjoyed a good season playing from midfield as he helped them to the league and cup double, scoring 19 goals in 31 games.Stein put Dalglish in the starting XI for the first team in a league match against Raith Rovers on 4 October 1969.