Train the right way. Help each other. It’s a form of socialism without the politics.
BILL SHANKLYThe best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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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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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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What a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball.
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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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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 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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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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My idea was to build Liverpool into a bastion of invincibility. Had Napoleon had that idea he would have conquered the bloody world.
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What can you do, playing against eleven goalposts? (after 0-0 draw at Anfield)
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Tommy Smith wasn’t born, he was quarried.
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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
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The problem with you, son, is that all your brains are in your head. (to a Liverpool trainee)
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If you can’t support us when we lose or draw, don’t support us when we win
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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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With him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
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