The very word ‘Anfield’ means more to me than I can describe.
BILL SHANKLYI would have played Tom Finney in his overcoat – there would have been four men marking him when we were kickin’ in.
More Bill Shankly Quotes
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A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.
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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 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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Although I’m a Scot, I’d be proud to be called a Scouser.
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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 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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If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.
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Train the right way. Help each other. It’s a form of socialism without the politics.
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The problem with you, son, is that all your brains are in your head. (to a Liverpool trainee)
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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 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 is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, of controlling the ball and of making yourself available to receive a pass. It is terribly simple.
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What a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball.
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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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My life is my work. My work is my life
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