Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
BILL SHANKLYI never drop a player I only make changes.
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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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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With him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
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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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Football is a simple game made complicated by people who should know better.
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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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At a football club, there’s a holy trinity – the players, the manager and the supporters. Directors don’t come into it. They are only there to sign the checks.
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I’m a people’s man – only the people matter.
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I was in the game for the love of football – and I wanted to bring back happiness to the people of Liverpool.
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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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Just go out and drop a few hand grenades all over the place, son. (to Kevin Keegan)
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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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A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.
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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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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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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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