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I have been received more warmly by Everton than I have by Liverpool. It is scandalous that I should have to write these things about the club that I helped build into what it is today.

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Bill Shankly
Age: 68 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 2
Died: 1981
Died: September 29
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
William Shankly
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I'm a people's man - only the people matter.
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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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The very word 'Anfield' means more to me than I can describe.
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We absolutely annihilated England. It was a massacre. We beat them 5-4.
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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 can't support us when we lose or draw, don't support us when we win
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I have always had the deepest respect for Bill Nicholson as a person and as a manager. The Spurs boss is an honest Yorkshireman and you will go a long way before finding a straighter character than that. Bill has never wavered in his determination to give White Hart Lane fans the best.
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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.
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First is first,Second is nothing
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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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