I've been a lifetime Spurs fan,but this man was breathing rarified Air compared to most mere mortals.. And anytime I see a vid about him on YT,I stop what I'm doing and tune in ..A football God!!
I was only born in 1985 but the words of Shanks fill me with passion and pride. What he did to build up the team I support will still be immortalised in our history forever. I play these videos when I’m looking for inspiration and motivation. The Word legend doesn’t do him justice
I've never seen this before, great tribute and yes some tears.My friend and I David Wallis went to watch Liverpool v Leeds at Anfield. I think it was 1972 we arrived very very early about 9 o'clock in the morning. Reason being those days you paid at the entrance. Leeds were a powerhouse of a team so Anfield would be full. At about 10 o'clock a photographer from the Liverpool echo appeared at and on learning how long we were prepared to wait,he took our photo which appeared later on in the Echo. The was of course the problem waiting so long and being cold a call of nature would call at an inopportune moment. After which I made my way back to David. The Liverpool players and staff had a small car park next to the ground. I was a bit of a dreamer and whilst my mind was elsewhere a man ruffled my hair and said " Good morning son" It was the great man. What a great day that was. Only the result was missing.
Bob got an OBE. I THINK BOB WAS A MAN WHO WOULDN'T WANT THAT TITLE. BOB said he loved going to a shop and not being noticed undoubtedly was an introvert. Bill forever he be alive would be the extrovert. ❤ We love both. ❤ YNWA
I met bill Shankly in 1978 European cup final marvellous man he is why I supported Liverpool in 1974 The getter of life is what you put into it We are optimism We never feel the coin is loss The pesimist thinking There is nothing for them That is the Gospel be we preach my at Liverpool
Shanks...well what can I add to what's been said about him, when someone dies most people show respect, but there is not a person on God's earth could say a bad word about this fella, Utterly Greatness only comes along now and then....what a man...
Many more managers have won more trophies and more individual awards but no man anywhere, anytime, any club in the history of the beautiful game has ever made a bigger impact on a fanbase than Shankly.
Always a God to us Shanks, never forget everything you've done for us LFC, YNWA, I would have died to play for you, and like you I'm the 2nd youngest of 10 children, but I could never be half the man you were and you're never forgotten Bill Shanks LFC LIFE xx ❤, Franny Mac
2ombieboy, Thanks for providing this heartfelt tribute to Bill Shankly and God rest the many others who appeared and have since passed on. Bill was a fine football man, from an era when the game really mattered and was untainted by money and commercialism.
As a long suffering Spurs fan,I'm certainly speaking from a unbiased position (who was sick of seeing Liverpool smash everyone😩)but from my perspective when they talk of the greatest managers in the History of English/British/ football (and we know that's a difficult "judgment call"because it all depends on many different variables and criteria)but it has to be Bill Shankley(followed by the Man Utd Legend Sir Matt Busby, Nottingham forest Brian clough,Bill Nicholson of the Spurs and of course in the modern $$$$$$$ game Sir Alex ferguson of Man utd) And he's easily my choice because the National sport of the UK,has always been associated with the"Working man"(many teams were created through workers unions and other Org)and Bill Shankley never lost that connection with the fans and always went out of his way to put emphasis on that point.. It probably came from his tough and hard upbringing,but I don't think it was just that,because many past players came from humble beginnings and soon forgot about them as soon as the money and celebrity came rolling in. No he managed to maintain that humility because it was in his DNA and that's what made him great and so revered in Liverpool and elsewhere.. And he achieved something so rare, he managed to impact the live's of a whole city..A TRUE LEGEND..
@@retro1937 Oh yeah he was also a tremendous Manager an d for some reason I neglected to add his name,I better put that right!!. But Bill Shankley was something else...I read somewhere that in the 70's the "Labour Party'"were trying to get him to run as a MP,!.Can u imagine,he would have taken over&be been running the show! but they would have been plotting behind his back,because he would have given them some honest"Home truths"..His straightforwardness and intellect is so sadly missed these days of phoniness and BS.
Bill Shankly led Liverpool to glory during their height of the early sixties until he retired in 1974. 3 league titles, 2 FA Cups and the UEFA Cup. As a non Liverpool fan, Shankly was full of red blood.
Yes indeed,he was a really good footballer and servant to Liverpool and then when he transferred to Tv(wth the Legendary Jimmy Greaves)well they became a staple of football Tv! They both kept it real,(being honest and straightforward on certain issues when it was required)but also maintaining the Fans Terraces Humour,which today is so sadly lacking Ian St John a real Gent..May he R.I.P.
It was 1972 Liverpool played Leeds United in the FA Cup probably the best team at the time. David and I although living only 7 miles away set off early for the game kick off at 3 o'clock very yearly, 9 in the morning. We arrived at Anfield very excited of course next to no one there. On having a sip of Davids tea a photographer appeared and wanted to take our photo because we were so early. He said he was from the Echo which we didn't believe and he took the photo. An hour or so later we were joined by three ladies who looked after us,. As often as it happened with me, nature called ( I need a wee) on finding allee way ( no toilets then) I did what I had to do and made my way back to David. The ülayers car park was to my left when I heard a voice that will stay with me until I die. "A bit early aren't you son" in that wonderful, gravel Scottish voice. It was Bill Shankly who then ruffled my hair. I couldn't speak, my mouth was open but nothing came out. The game ended 0_0 and yes the reporter was from the echo.
A true and special man instilled with a natural sense of what was right. A caring socialist who believed everybody should have a share. He took those principles into football and made them work.
The main Scotsman that makes me proud to be from Scotland. Shanks and Rabbie Burns. Ayrshires finest. Scotlands finest. Will live in people's hearts till a the seas gang dry. ♥️
He was not the slightest bit interested in ANYTHING outside of football. Football was his entire universe. Something both admirable and also reprehensible about that. But I’ll side with admirable. He was a man with a big heart.
Shankly became an enemy of the corrupt state, Shankly represented honesty, truth, endeavour, morality, family values all the things the state hates. I have no doubt something was arranged to bring Shanks out of football because people would literally die for him. Look at his un-natural demeanor when his retirement was announced, it is so obvious he was on the end of a sinister happening. He died at 68, his desire to live was stolen.
I hope everyone can understand my comment " Shanks said once he wanted to be the fittest corpse ever" and he certainly must have been. R.I.P the big man.
My dad came home from work that day...downtrodden. He said we had to go the match the next night (Oulun Palloseura...we beat them 7 nil). All we (The Kop) did was sing Shankly's name.
The best story ive ever heard of shanks is he was watching a tranmere game and one of the tranmere players was stretchered off. Anyway at half time shanks went over to the injured player and told him 'dont worry son, Liverpool are winning 2-0' 😂😂😂😂😂
I think 2:11 Kevin Keegan said it best, Shankly didn't want to be seen as sickly or in a wheelchair not being able to do anything. I had that happen with my grandmother. She never wanted to be in a nursing home and sadly had a fall and broke her leg and shoulder. It would have been 24/7 nursing home care and yet a stroke and pneumonia took her. She prayed for death and got a quick one.
He kept returning to the training ground just after Paisley became manager and the players kept calling Shankly boss thus undermining Paisley so eventually he was asked to stay away Liverpool could hardly be blamed for that. He admitted he retired too early
@@dlamiss He could not get tickets , similar to Bobby Moore and Jimmy Murphy all treat like dirt. Clubs are a business Shanks should have had shares in Liverpool and a tight contract. Now agents protect the managers and players
I met Tommy Smyth WITH HIS STRIPED LFC POLO SHIRT WHO HAD A MASSIVE CHEST LIKE FOGHORN LEGHORN in 26 OCT 1986 1HOUR BEFORE THAT BOB PAISELY AFTER THAT I NEVER NEEDED TO MEET A NOTHER FOOTBALLER BECAUSE THEM TWO WAS HUMBLE AND NICE. OK I WOULD LIKE I WOULDN'T REFUSED. MET MOST OF THE LIVERPOOL AND SPURS WHO WON 0-1 CLIVE ALLEN.
Liverpool indubitavelmente, tem muito prestígio no Brasil, jogadores que marcaram suas brilhantes carreiras, dentre eles; Steven Gerrrad, Michael Owell, Kevin Keegan, Mc Namman Kenny Dalglish, e muitos outros armandojbarbosa@gmail.com
Paul McCartney, e Kenny Dalglish, são amigos, inclusive, presenteou uma camisa do Liverpool, para o filho do Paul, James, apesar do Paul torcer para o Everton armandojbarbosa@gmail.com
@@isabelhyndshaw786 Liverpool, tem muito prestígio, aqui no Brasil, desde a década de 70,mas, o Everton FC, conquistou muitos adeptos, simplesmente, porque, , Sir. James Paul McCartney,torce pelo os Blues.O Brasil,na copa de 66, na Inglaterra, em sua chave, jogou todas suas
@@isabelhyndshaw786 partidas no estádio do Everton FC, Goodsonn Park, próximo a Street Solva número 06, exatamente, a casa que Jim pai do Paul,morava com a família. Jim McCartney. Nesta Street Solva número 06, Jim ficou conhecido como Swing da Solva,pois fazia
Class man ❤ Im an Everton supporter, and id defy anyone to talk down about Bill Shankly. Legend of a man.
For sure👍..The Legend of Liverpool Sir Bill Shankley.
I've been a lifetime Spurs fan,but this man was breathing rarified Air compared to most mere mortals..
And anytime I see a vid about him on YT,I stop what I'm doing and tune in
..A football God!!
I was only born in 1985 but the words of Shanks fill me with passion and pride. What he did to build up the team I support will still be immortalised in our history forever. I play these videos when I’m looking for inspiration and motivation. The Word legend doesn’t do him justice
I've never seen this before, great tribute and yes some tears.My friend and I David Wallis went to watch Liverpool v Leeds at Anfield. I think it was 1972 we arrived very very early about 9 o'clock in the morning. Reason being those days you paid at the entrance. Leeds were a powerhouse of a team so Anfield would be full. At about 10 o'clock a photographer from the Liverpool echo appeared at and on learning how long we were prepared to wait,he took our photo which appeared later on in the Echo. The was of course the problem waiting so long and being cold a call of nature would call at an inopportune moment. After which I made my way back to David. The Liverpool players and staff had a small car park next to the ground. I was a bit of a dreamer and whilst my mind was elsewhere a man ruffled my hair and said " Good morning son" It was the great man. What a great day that was. Only the result was missing.
Great job by Elton Welsby. Top presenter and journalist.x
Both Shanks and Paisley deserved to be knighted for their contributions to English football.....😌❤️
Bob got OBE. . I honestly believe they may have accepted it. Shouldve been given option
And Joe Fagan 😊
Nah they was too good of men to be knighted by them, I'd like to think at least shankly would of refused to have been knighted
Bob got an OBE. I THINK BOB WAS A MAN WHO WOULDN'T WANT THAT TITLE. BOB said he loved going to a shop and not being noticed undoubtedly was an introvert. Bill forever he be alive would be the extrovert. ❤ We love both. ❤ YNWA
@@redman9pabloThem???? Them? Who's them. ??
I started supporting the team in 1964 and the ride Shankly was terrific he made heroes out of us all.
I met bill Shankly in 1978 European cup final marvellous man he is why I supported Liverpool in 1974
The getter of life is what you put into it
We are optimism
We never feel the coin is loss
The pesimist thinking
There is nothing for them
That is the Gospel be we preach my at Liverpool
Was he watching the final in the stand
Shanks...well what can I add to what's been said about him, when someone dies most people show respect, but there is not a person on God's earth could say a bad word about this fella, Utterly Greatness only comes along now and then....what a man...
Legend, iconic, unique, but above all the man was a class act
Many more managers have won more trophies and more individual awards but no man anywhere, anytime, any club in the history of the beautiful game has ever made a bigger impact on a fanbase than Shankly.
Always a God to us Shanks, never forget everything you've done for us LFC, YNWA, I would have died to play for you, and like you I'm the 2nd youngest of 10 children, but I could never be half the man you were and you're never forgotten Bill Shanks LFC LIFE xx ❤, Franny Mac
Bill Shankly was a one off a great manager
He would not tolerate the SNOWFLAKES IN TODAY'S GAME... He was A MANS MAN!!! RIP.
You realise he was a hardcore socialist?
@@DonWan47 what's that got to do with it?
2ombieboy,
Thanks for providing this heartfelt tribute to Bill Shankly and God rest the many others who appeared and have since passed on. Bill was a fine football man, from an era when the game really mattered and was untainted by money and commercialism.
RIP Shanks 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 YNWA
And now Dennis Law has passed.
Shanks is Liverpool and a legend always be with us YNWA x
As a long suffering Spurs fan,I'm certainly speaking from a unbiased position (who was sick of seeing Liverpool smash everyone😩)but from my perspective when they talk of the greatest managers in the History of English/British/ football (and we know that's a difficult "judgment call"because it all depends on many different variables and criteria)but it has to be Bill Shankley(followed by the Man Utd Legend Sir Matt Busby, Nottingham forest Brian clough,Bill Nicholson of the Spurs and of course in the modern $$$$$$$ game Sir Alex ferguson of Man utd)
And he's easily my choice because the National sport of the UK,has always been associated with the"Working man"(many teams were created through workers unions and other Org)and Bill Shankley never lost that connection with the fans and always went out of his way to put emphasis on that point..
It probably came from his tough and hard upbringing,but I don't think it was just that,because many past players came from humble beginnings and soon forgot about them as soon as the money and celebrity came rolling in.
No he managed to maintain that humility because it was in his DNA and that's what made him great and so revered in Liverpool and elsewhere..
And he achieved something so rare, he managed to impact the live's of a whole city..A TRUE LEGEND..
@@jerryoshea3116 Beautiful, thanks from a Liverpool fan, but I believe the great Bill Nicholson is up there among the greatest coaches
@@retro1937 Oh yeah he was also a tremendous Manager an d for some reason I neglected to add his name,I better put that right!!.
But Bill Shankley was something else...I read somewhere that in the 70's the "Labour Party'"were trying to get him to run as a MP,!.Can u imagine,he would have taken over&be been running the show! but they would have been plotting behind his back,because he would have given them some honest"Home truths"..His straightforwardness and intellect is so
sadly missed these days of phoniness and BS.
Bill Shankly led Liverpool to glory during their height of the early sixties until he retired in 1974. 3 league titles, 2 FA Cups and the UEFA Cup. As a non Liverpool fan, Shankly was full of red blood.
Bill liked Everton more. Watch the interview on RUclips. A lady interviewed Bill.
Great man and Great Manager.
rest in peace ian st john
Yes indeed,he was a really good footballer and servant to Liverpool and then when he transferred to Tv(wth the Legendary Jimmy Greaves)well they became a staple of football Tv!
They both kept it real,(being honest and straightforward on certain issues when it was required)but also maintaining the Fans Terraces Humour,which today is so sadly lacking
Ian St John a real Gent..May he R.I.P.
Kevin Keegan ,, lovely uleogy
Elton Welsby. Oh the memories pre Premier League.
Thats is a proper man and manager all for club not for himself greatman
Without Bill Shankly. Liverpool football club as we know them today, would not be the powerhouse that they are now....Fact
Not 🙄
Not be 🙄
It was 1972 Liverpool played Leeds United in the FA Cup probably the best team at the time. David and I although living only 7 miles away set off early for the game kick off at 3 o'clock very yearly, 9 in the morning. We arrived at Anfield very excited of course next to no one there. On having a sip of Davids tea a photographer appeared and wanted to take our photo because we were so early. He said he was from the Echo which we didn't believe and he took the photo. An hour or so later we were joined by three ladies who looked after us,. As often as it happened with me, nature called ( I need a wee) on finding allee way ( no toilets then) I did what I had to do and made my way back to David. The ülayers car park was to my left when I heard a voice that will stay with me until I die. "A bit early aren't you son" in that wonderful, gravel Scottish voice. It was Bill Shankly who then ruffled my hair. I couldn't speak, my mouth was open but nothing came out. The game ended 0_0 and yes the reporter was from the echo.
Leeds fan to the core, but Bill Shankly walked on water as far as I am concerned
A true and special man instilled with a natural sense of what was right. A caring socialist who believed everybody should have a share. He took those principles into football and made them work.
The main Scotsman that makes me proud to be from Scotland. Shanks and Rabbie Burns. Ayrshires finest. Scotlands finest. Will live in people's hearts till a the seas gang dry. ♥️
Shankly & Keegan made Liverpool the Kings of Europe.
He was not the slightest bit interested in ANYTHING outside of football. Football was his entire universe. Something both admirable and also reprehensible about that. But I’ll side with admirable. He was a man with a big heart.
Shankly became an enemy of the corrupt state, Shankly represented honesty, truth, endeavour, morality, family values all the things the state hates. I have no doubt something was arranged to bring Shanks out of football because people would literally die for him. Look at his un-natural demeanor when his retirement was announced, it is so obvious he was on the end of a sinister happening. He died at 68, his desire to live was stolen.
Legend respect ✊ 🫡 ❤
Scotland and shankly forever 👊👏❤
He hoped he made us happy
He certainly did
"My wife is a sensible woman." What a compliment.
Don’t worry kev his name has never been forgotton and those marvellous gates
A TRUELY INSPIRATIONAL MAN .
I hope everyone can understand my comment " Shanks said once he wanted to be the fittest corpse ever" and he certainly must have been. R.I.P the big man.
Shankly &Paisley legends respect ✊ 🫡 ❤❤
Steak and Eggs to eat not a bad breakfast from the Scotsman 👍
Kevin was right: they should have made a monument to Bill, he said; they did...the Shankly Gstes.
Great manager all i no be boot room in heaven r.i.p bill
22nd September 1981
29th September 1981
My dad came home from work that day...downtrodden. He said we had to go the match the next night (Oulun Palloseura...we beat them 7 nil). All we (The Kop) did was sing Shankly's name.
The best story ive ever heard of shanks is he was watching a tranmere game and one of the tranmere players was stretchered off. Anyway at half time shanks went over to the injured player and told him 'dont worry son, Liverpool are winning 2-0' 😂😂😂😂😂
Brilliant 😂
I think 2:11 Kevin Keegan said it best, Shankly didn't want to be seen as sickly or in a wheelchair not being able to do anything. I had that happen with my grandmother. She never wanted to be in a nursing home and sadly had a fall and broke her leg and shoulder. It would have been 24/7 nursing home care and yet a stroke and pneumonia took her. She prayed for death and got a quick one.
Ojalá hagan un buen tributo a Klopp ahora que se va
Brian Clough endorsed Bill Shankly. nuff sed
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Great fan of yours. How do you capture your tapes?
Liverpool treated him badly he was not wanted at liverpool and could not get tickets later
He kept returning to the training ground just after Paisley became manager and the players kept calling Shankly boss thus undermining Paisley so eventually he was asked to stay away Liverpool could hardly be blamed for that. He admitted he retired too early
@@dlamiss murphy of united treated the same no tickets and no taxi to the stadium, bobby moore too. soon forgotten
The board might have rejected him - but who is going to remember them. No one will ever forget Bill. Never in a million years.
@@dlamiss He could not get tickets , similar to Bobby Moore and Jimmy Murphy all treat like dirt. Clubs are a business Shanks should have had shares in Liverpool and a tight contract. Now agents protect the managers and players
@@kingarthurusatenniscoach1415 Fair comment, I hadnt heard about the ticket line story. Was a sad end for him after leaving Liverpool
do you sell any of your tapeS?
The Boss
Keegan class act
Kevin Keegan, Dennys Law, Gerrad, Barnes, Michael Owell, Mc Namman, Kenny Dalglish, armandojbarbosa@gmail.com
Paul McCartney, mantém uma grande amizade com Kenny Dalglish, apesr de ser torcedor do Everton armandojbarbosa@gmail.com
@@armandobarbosa2914aye right......
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Anyone else see hi birth place
I met Tommy Smyth WITH HIS STRIPED LFC POLO SHIRT WHO HAD A MASSIVE CHEST LIKE FOGHORN LEGHORN in 26 OCT 1986 1HOUR BEFORE THAT BOB PAISELY AFTER THAT I NEVER NEEDED TO MEET A NOTHER FOOTBALLER BECAUSE THEM TWO WAS HUMBLE AND NICE. OK I WOULD LIKE I WOULDN'T REFUSED. MET MOST OF THE LIVERPOOL AND SPURS WHO WON 0-1 CLIVE ALLEN.
Liverpool indubitavelmente, tem muito prestígio no Brasil, jogadores que marcaram suas brilhantes carreiras, dentre eles; Steven Gerrrad, Michael Owell, Kevin Keegan, Mc Namman Kenny Dalglish, e muitos outros armandojbarbosa@gmail.com
Paul McCartney, e Kenny Dalglish, são amigos, inclusive, presenteou uma camisa do Liverpool, para o filho do Paul, James, apesar do Paul torcer para o Everton armandojbarbosa@gmail.com
@@armandobarbosa2914 aye
@@isabelhyndshaw786 Liverpool, tem muito prestígio, aqui no Brasil, desde a década de 70,mas, o Everton FC, conquistou muitos adeptos, simplesmente, porque, , Sir. James Paul McCartney,torce pelo os Blues.O Brasil,na copa de 66, na Inglaterra, em sua chave, jogou todas suas
@@isabelhyndshaw786 partidas no estádio do Everton FC, Goodsonn Park, próximo a Street Solva número 06, exatamente, a casa que Jim pai do Paul,morava com a família. Jim McCartney. Nesta Street Solva número 06, Jim ficou conhecido como Swing da Solva,pois fazia
Great manager but wow....obsessive!
Forget Pep etc. Shanks and Paisley and Busby built teams without millions to spend. Could the likes of him do that. 😂😂😂😂 Never
liverpool handled poorly,,,,,,They should have given the man a place at Liverpool.
RIP Shanks. Unfortunately, having Elton Welsby read your eulogy is like having Edward Scissorhands as your chiropodist.
Good night Isabel Shaw, I DONT NOW, I WANT TO SAY