My idea was to build Liverpool into a bastion of invincibility. Had Napoleon had that idea he would have conquered the bloody world.
BILL SHANKLYWith him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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I never drop a player I only make changes.
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Well 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.
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It’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.
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I wanted Liverpool to be untouchable. My idea was to build Liverpool up and up until eventually everyone would have to submit and give in.
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First is first,Second is 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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The best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)
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I’m a people’s man – only the people matter.
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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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What can you do, playing against eleven goalposts? (after 0-0 draw at Anfield)
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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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Yes, Roger Hunt misses a few, but he gets in the right place to miss them.
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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 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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