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William Shankly OBE (2 September 1913 – 29 September 1981) was a Scottish football player and manager who is best known for his time as manager of Liverpool. Shankly brought success to Liverpool, gaining promotion to the First Division and winning three League Championships and the UEFA Cup.
Sep 29, 2021 · Wednesday marks the 40-year anniversary of the death of a man who built the foundations for one of the most successful dynasties in English football - legendary Liverpool boss Bill Shankly.
Dec 1, 2019 · When Bill Shankly first walked through the doors, he found a club in disarray. The pitch was a rutted quagmire, the stadium didn’t have electricity, the team was in trouble after a wretched start to the campaign and there were scarcely any funds available to remedy the situation.
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Bill Shankly, we've taken a look at the different areas of the club he revolutionised during his 15 years at the helm – and today we focus on the team.
Sep 2, 2021 · On September 2, 1913, in the small mining town of Glenbuck in Ayreshire, a boy who would become a legend was born. He was one of 10 children and his name, Bill Shankly, now echoes in eternity.
Bill Shankly is arguably the most famous figure in Liverpool Football Club's illustrious history. A charismatic man who realised his dream of turning us into English football's most dominant force, the Scot's spirit has quite rightly been immortalised in the very foundations of our club.
Aug 6, 2023 · The 2023-24 season marks the 50th anniversary of legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly's final campaign in charge of the club.
Nov 10, 2017 · A new BBC documentary celebrates the life of legendary Scottish manager Bill Shankly, and his influence on Liverpool FC.
William “Bill” Shankly, OBE (2 September 1913 – 29 September 1981) was one of Britain’s most successful and respected football managers. Shankly was also a fine player, whose career was interrupted by the Second World War.
Mar 27, 2021 · Author Bob Holmes reflects on the dynasty Bill Shankly built at Liverpool, and how history is repeating itself with Jurgen Klopp and his successful side.
