Bill Shankly Quotes

Train the right way. Help each other. It's a form of socialism without the politics.

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.

He's not just the best centre-forward in the British Isles, but the only one. (about Ian St John)

The problem with you, son, is that all your brains are in your head. (to a Liverpool trainee)

I'm a people's man - only the people matter.

My life is my work. My work is my life

Tommy Smith wasn't born, he was quarried.

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.

I have not been short of invitations to other clubs and have been received more warmly by Everton than I have by Liverpool.

It's the greatest thing in the world, natural enthusiasm. You are nothing without it.

Forget the Beatles and all the rest. This is the real Liverpool sound. It's real singing, and it's what the Kop is all about.

This city has two great teams – Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.

The best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw)

Some people think football [soccer] is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.