(23 January 1919 — 14 February 1996) was an English
football half back
turned manager. His association with Liverpool
was to span nearly half a century including his contribution to the club, first as a player, then as a physiotherapist and coach, and finally as manager.
In nine years as manager between 1974 and 1983, he took Liverpool to six League Titles, three European Cups
, one UEFA Cup, three League Cups
, five Community Shields and a UEFA Super Cup.
"Mind you, I've been here during the bad times too - one year we came second."
"Bill was so strong it was unbelievable. You couldn't shake him off the ball. It didn't matter where he was playing, though I suppose his best position was outside-left. He could go round you, or past you, or even straight through you sometimes!"
"Hey boss, do you think I look like a caveman?" - "I don't know about that, but you bloody play like one."
"You may have found me mean and thirsty in my search for trophies, but the bad news is the man who is taking my place is hungrier than me. Fagan's the name and I don't think he'll need any help from the Artful Dodger!"
"I just hoped that after the trials and tribulations of my early years in management, someone up high would smile on me and guide my hand. My plea was answered when we got Kenny Dalglish. What a player, what a great professional!"
"I'll tell you something, they shot the wrong bloody Kennedy!"