Football is a simple game made complicated by people who should know better.
BILL SHANKLYWith him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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First is first,Second is nothing
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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 was the best manager in Britain because I was never devious or cheated anyone. I’d break my wife’s legs if I played against her, but I’d never cheat her.
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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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Yes, Roger Hunt misses a few, but he gets in the right place to miss them.
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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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Chairman Mao has never seen a greater show of red strength.
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It’s to remind our lads who they’re playing for, and to remind the opposition who they’re playing against. (on the ‘This Anfield’ plaque)
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I would have played Tom Finney in his overcoat – there would have been four men marking him when we were kickin’ in.
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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
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When I’ve got nothing better to do, I look down the league table to see how Everton are getting along.
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I never drop a player I only make changes.
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Me having no education. I had to use my brains.
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If you get to the edge of the penalty area with the ball and don’t know what to do next, just stick the ball in the net for now. We can evaluate the other options later.
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Forget the Beatles and all the rest. This is the real Liverpool sound. It’s real singing, and it’s what the Kop is all about.
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