I don’t drop players. I make changes.
BILL SHANKLYWith him in defense, we could play Arthur Askey in goal. (after signing Ron Yeats)
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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Train the right way. Help each other. It’s a form of socialism without the politics.
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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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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.
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Although I’m a Scot, I’d be proud to be called a Scouser.
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If Everton were playing down the bottom of my garden, I’d draw the curtains.
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Its great grass at Anfield, professional grass.
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He’s not just the best centre-forward in the British Isles, but the only one. (about Ian St John)
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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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What can you do, playing against eleven goalposts? (after 0-0 draw at Anfield)
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It’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)
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My life is my work. My work is my life
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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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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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I would have played Tom Finney in his overcoat – there would have been four men marking him when we were kickin’ in.
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This city has two great teams – Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.
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