Bill Shankly
Bill Shankly
William "Bill" Shankly OBEwas a Scottish footballer and manager who is best known for his time as manager of Liverpool...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth2 September 1913
men four overcoat
I would have played Tom Finney in his overcoat - there would have been four men marking him when we were kickin' in.
country cities one-day
One day in 1959, when Huddersfield were playing Cardiff City, Tom (T.V.) Williams, who was then chairman of Liverpool, and Harry Latham, a director, came down the slope at Leeds Road to see me. Mr Williams said, 'How would you like to manage the best club in the country?' 'Why, is Matt Busby packing it up?' I asked.
sports player coaching
I never drop a player I only make changes.
team passion pride
Fire in your belly comes from pride and passion in wearing the red shirt. 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.
soccer england massacres
We absolutely annihilated England. It was a massacre. We beat them 5-4.
soccer football player
If a player is not interfering with play or seeking to gain an advantage, then he should be.
soccer football simple
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.
inspirational motivational soccer
A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.
queens differences mary
The difference between Everton and the Queen Mary is that Everton carry more passengers!
soccer football men
Laddie, that man scored 200 goals in 270 matches - an incredible record - and he has won cup after cup as a manager. When he talks, pin back your ears.
next sticks balls
If you get to the edge of the penalty area with the ball and don't know what to do next, just stick the ball in the net for now. We can evaluate the other options later.
inspirational leadership football
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.
soccer football player
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.
inspirational motivational football
Aim for the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor.