A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.
BILL SHANKLYI’ve had many skilful men and the likes of Peter Thompson, Ian St John, Kevin Keegan and Steve Heighway were the ones who caught the eye. But the best professional of the lot was Gerry Byrne.
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game.
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I have been received more warmly by Everton than I have by Liverpool. It is scandalous that I should have to write these things about the club that I helped build into what it is today.
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Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.
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I’ve had many skilful men and the likes of Peter Thompson, Ian St John, Kevin Keegan and Steve Heighway were the ones who caught the eye. But the best professional of the lot was Gerry Byrne.
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With him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
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The very word ‘Anfield’ means more to me than I can describe.
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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
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Aim for the sky and you’ll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you’ll stay on the floor.
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I never drop a player I only make changes.
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My life is my work. My work is my life
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Pressure is working down the pit. Pressure is having no work at all. Pressure is trying to escape relegation on 50 shillings a week.
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I wanted Liverpool to be untouchable. My idea was to build Liverpool up and up until eventually everyone would have to submit and give in.
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Yes, Roger Hunt misses a few, but he gets in the right place to miss them.
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Just go out and drop a few hand grenades all over the place, son. (to Kevin Keegan)
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We don’t need to motivate players because each of them is responsible for the performance of the team as a whole. The status of Liverpool’s players keeps them motivated.
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