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I’ve been a slave to football. It follows you home, it follows you everywhere, and eats into your family life. But every working man misses out on some things because of his job.

Bill Shankly

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Bill Shankly
Age: 68 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 2
Died: 1981
Died: September 29
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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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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.
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If he isn't named footballer of the year, football should be stopped and the men who picked any other player should be sent to Kremlin. (on Tommy Smith)
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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 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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Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser.
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Yes, Roger Hunt misses a few, but he gets in the right place to miss them.
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Train the right way. Help each other. It's a form of socialism without the politics.
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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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In my time at Anfield we always said we had the best two teams on Merseyside - Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.
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