We absolutely annihilated England. It was a massacre. We beat them 5-4.
BILL SHANKLYWell the Kop’s exclusive. The Spion Kop at Liverpool is an institution. And if you are a member of the Kop you feel as if you are a member of a big society where you’ve got thousands of friends all roundabout you. And they’re united and loyal.
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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With him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
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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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Fire in your belly comes from pride and passion in wearing the red shirt.
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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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The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game.
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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
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The best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)
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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’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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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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I’m a people’s man – only the people matter.
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Yes, Roger Hunt misses a few, but he gets in the right place to miss them.
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This city has two great teams – Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.
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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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My life is my work. My work is my life
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