Bill Shankly quotes

Bill Shankly was a Scottish football manager and former player, most famous for his transformative leadership at Liverpool FC. His dedication and charismatic approach helped establish Liverpool as a dominant force in English football. He is remembered as a legendary figure who inspired players and fans alike. Here are 20 of his quotes:

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that. (Bill Shankly)
The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game. View quote
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If you are first you are first. If you are second you are nothing. View quote
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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. View quote
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A football team is like a piano. You need eight men to carry it and three who can play the damn thing. View quote
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We murdered them 0-0. View quote
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Liverpool was made for me and I was made for Liverpool. View quote
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The socialism I believe in is everyone working for each other, everyone having a share of the rewards. It's the way I see football, the way I see life. View quote
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Someone said to me 'To you football is a matter of life or death!' and I said 'Listen, it's more important than that'. View quote
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At a football club, there's a holy trinity – the players, the manager and the supporters. View quote
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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. (Bill Shankly)
The difference between Everton and the Queen Mary is that Everton carry more passengers! View quote
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What a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball. View quote
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When I've got nothing better to do, I look down the league table to see how Everton are getting along. View quote
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Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important. View quote
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Son, you'll do well here as long as you remember two things. Don't over-eat and don't lose your accent. View quote
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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. View quote
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I'm a people's man - only the people matter. View quote
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Denis Law could dance on eggshells. View quote
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If Everton were playing down the bottom of my garden, I'd draw the curtains. View quote
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Bill Shankly

Bill Shankly - Image
Photo: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0
Occupation: Scottish Footballer
Born: September 2, 1913
Died: September 29, 1981
Quotes count: 20
Wikipedia: Bill Shankly

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