Bill Shankly: It’s Much More Important Than That: The Biography

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‘Football is not just a matter of life and death: it’s much more important than that’ – Bill ShanklyBill Shankly was without doubt among the greatest football managers of the post-war era and his life story is an inspiring read for anyone interested in the sport. To football fans everywhere, Bill Shankly was far more than just a manager: he was a folk hero whose legend still dominates the game.Shankly took Liverpool FC from Second Division obscurity and helped create the legend that became the Anfield of Keegan, Hughes, Toshack and Heighway. With his impertinent questions, blunt observations and appreciation of life, Bill Shankly’s wit, down-to-earth wisdom and sheer determination set a standard that holds good to this day. This full and frank biography tells his larger-than-life story and is an inspiring tribute to one of football’s most enduring heroes.

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Weight 0.189 kg
Dimensions 2 × 11 × 17.8 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

352

Publisher

Year Published

1997-1-16

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

0753500035

About The Author

Stephen F. Kelly has written more than 20 books including a number on Liverpool Football Club. These include: You'll Never Walk Alone: The Official History of Liverpool FC, Liverpool In Europe, The Kop (updated and reprinted half a dozen times), The Boot Room Boys and biographies of Bill Shankly (reprinted seven times), Kenny Dalglish (updated three times), Graeme Souness and Gerard Houllier.

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Football is not just a matter of life and death: it's much more important than that