William "Bill" Shankly, OBE was one of Britain's most successful and respected football managers.
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“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”
Bill Shankly
“What a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball.”
“A lot of football success is in the mind. You must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.”
“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.”
“I was only in the game for the love of football -- and I wanted to bring back happiness to the people of Liverpool.”
“When I've got nothing better to do, I look down the league table to see how Everton are getting along.”
“Me having no education. I had to use my brains.”
“Aim for the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor.”
“This city has two great teams - Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.”
“The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game.”