Photo Essay: Bill Shankly, the man who built Liverpool FC
“A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are. In my time at Anfield we always said we had the best two teams on Merseyside – Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.”
It’s almost impossible to underestimate Bill Shankly’s contribution to the Reds. He transformed Liverpool from Second Division also-rans into one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in Europe. It’s that simple.
Frankly Mr Shankly, we’re not fit to clean your boots.
This week sees the 50th anniversary of Bill Shankly’s appointment as manager of Liverpool – he managed the club from December 1959 until July 1974, winning three league titles, two FA Cups and one UEFA Cup along the way. So, what better time to whack up a nostalgic gallery of Shankly’s time at Anfield:
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Big Cup Bullshit – The FCF
Guess UEFA Cup Finalists From Their Shirt – Three Match Ban
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'Abandon All Hope…' – Sunshine Room
Leaked Blackburn Letter Shows Extent Of Turmoil – EPL Talk
Genius Who Couldn't Exist Today: Dragan Stojkovic – LBITCR
German Philosopher Reflects On Jose Mourinho – Futfanatico
Rule Changes That Could Hand Title To Man Utd – FourFourTwo
Welcome To Posh – Danny Last for IBWM
Fergie is Shankly’s annoying and shouty younger cousin at family parties who always wants another biscuit.
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