 From 1983 Dalglish became less prolific as a goalscorer, though he remained a regular player.After becoming player-manager on the retirement of Joe Fagan in the 1985 close season, Dalglish selected himself for just 21 First Division games in 1985–86 as Liverpool won the double, but he started the FA Cup final win over Everton.On the last day of the league season, his goal in a 1–0 away win over Chelsea gave Liverpool their 16th league title.