A football team is like a piano. You need eight men to carry it and three who can play the damn thing.
BILL SHANKLYWith him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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The best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)
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The difference between Everton and the Queen Mary is that Everton carry more passengers!
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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
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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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Football is a simple game made complicated by people who should know better.
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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 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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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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I don’t drop players. I make changes.
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What can you do, playing against eleven goalposts? (after 0-0 draw at Anfield)
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The Spurs boss is an honest Yorkshireman and you will go a long way before finding a straighter character than that. Bill has never wavered in his determination to give White Hart Lane fans the best.
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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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This city has two great teams – Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.
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If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.
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Fire in your belly comes from pride and passion in wearing the red shirt.
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