Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
BILL SHANKLYFootball (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
BILL SHANKLYThe best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)
BILL SHANKLYAlthough I’m a Scot, I’d be proud to be called a Scouser.
BILL SHANKLYIt’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)
BILL SHANKLYHe’s not just the best centre-forward in the British Isles, but the only one. (about Ian St John)
BILL SHANKLYIf you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.
BILL SHANKLYFirst is first,Second is nothing
BILL SHANKLYJust go out and drop a few hand grenades all over the place, son. (to Kevin Keegan)
BILL SHANKLYThe trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game.
BILL SHANKLYI 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.
BILL SHANKLYIt’s a 90 minute game for sure. In fact I used to train for a 190 minute game so that when the whistle blew at the end of the match I could have played another 90 minutes.
BILL SHANKLYThe difference between Everton and the Queen Mary is that Everton carry more passengers!
BILL SHANKLYThe very word ‘Anfield’ means more to me than I can describe.
BILL SHANKLYThe 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,.
BILL SHANKLYWhat a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball.
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.
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