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.
BILL SHANKLYA lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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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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If he isn’t named footballer of the year, football should be stopped and the men who picked any other player should be sent to Kremlin. (on Tommy Smith)
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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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The socialism I believe in isn’t really politics. It is a way of living. It is humanity. I believe the only way to live and to be truly successful is by collective effort, with everyone working for each other,.
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Tommy Smith wasn’t born, he was quarried.
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If Everton were playing down the bottom of my garden, I’d draw the curtains.
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Although I’m a Scot, I’d be proud to be called a Scouser.
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He wasn’t flashy and he wouldn’t score you goals. But he was hard and skilful and gave you everything he had. More than that he was totally honest.
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The best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)
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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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The difference between Everton and the Queen Mary is that Everton carry more passengers!
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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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My life is my work. My work is my life
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If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.
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I’ve been a slave to football. It follows you home, it follows you everywhere, and eats into your family life. But every working man misses out on some things because of his job.
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