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If Shankly was the Anfield foreman, Paisley was the brickie, ready to build an empire with his own hands.
— Tommy Smith
He's not just the best centre-forward in the British Isles, but the only one. (about Ian St John) — Bill Shankly
The difference between Everton and the Queen Mary is that Everton carry more passengers!
— Bill Shankly
Chairman Mao has never seen a greater show of red strength.
— Bill Shankly
Although I'm a Scot, I'd be proud to be called a Scouser.
— Bill Shankly
I was in the game for the love of football - and I wanted to bring back happiness to the people of Liverpool.
— Bill Shankly
Tom Finney would have been great in any team, in any match and in any age, even if he had been wearing an overcoat.
— Bill Shankly
I always look in the Sunday paper to see where Everton are in the league - starting, of course, from the bottom up.
— Bill Shankly
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.
— Bill Shankly
A lot of football success is in the mind. you must believe you are the best and then make sure that you are.
— Bill Shankly
If a player is not interfering with play or seeking to gain an advantage, then he should be.
— Bill Shankly
My life is my work. My work is my life
— Bill Shankly
A football team is like a piano. You need eight men to carry it and three who can play the damn thing.
— Bill Shankly
Me having no education. I had to use my brains.
— Bill Shankly
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First is first,Second is nothing
— Bill Shankly
I want to build a team that's invincible, so that they have to send a team from bloody Mars to beat us.
— Bill Shankly
Liverpool was made for me and I was made for Liverpool.
— Bill Shankly
I have not been short of invitations to other clubs and have been received more warmly by Everton than I have by Liverpool.
— Bill Shankly
The problem with you, son, is that all your brains are in your head. (to a Liverpool trainee) — Bill Shankly
The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game. — Bill Shankly
Aim for the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor.
— Bill Shankly
When I've got nothing better to do, I look down the league table to see how Everton are getting along
— Bill Shankly
The best side drew (after a hard fought 1-1 draw) — Bill Shankly
Its great grass at Anfield, professional grass.
— Bill Shankly
It's the greatest thing in the world, natural enthusiasm. You are nothing without it.
— Bill Shankly
Denis Law could dance on eggshells.
— Bill Shankly
Don't worry, Alan. At least you'll be able to play close to a great team. (to Alan Ball, who'd just signed for Everton) — Bill Shankly
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.
— Bill Shankly
I would have played Tom Finney in his overcoat - there would have been four men marking him when we were kickin' in.
— Bill Shankly
We murdered them 0-0.
— Bill Shankly
Tommy Smith wasn't born, he was quarried.
— Bill Shankly
If you're not sure what to do with the ball, just pop it in the net and we'll discuss your options afterwards.
— Bill Shankly
I don't drop players. I make changes.
— Bill Shankly
I never drop a player I only make changes.
— Bill Shankly
In my time at Anfield we always said we had the best two teams on Merseyside - Liverpool and Liverpool reserves.
— Bill Shankly
I'm a people's man - only the people matter.
— Bill Shankly