Who said football is a matter of life and death?

You know how it goes by now. Even the official Liverpool website, on the 31st anniversary of his passing in 2012, reported Bill Shankly’s famous words in the manner in which they are usually seen. “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude.

Is Bill Shankly still alive?

Deceased (1913–1981)Bill Shankly / Living or Deceased

How did Bob Paisley die?

Alzheimer’s diseaseBob Paisley / Cause of death

At the time of his retirement he had won the Manager of the Year Award a record six times. He retired from management in 1983 and was succeeded by Joe Fagan. He died in 1996, aged 77, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for several years.

How old is Shankly?

68 years (1913–1981)Bill Shankly / Age at death

What did Shankly say about football?

Bill Shankly Quotes Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.

Is football a matter of life and death or is it more important than that?

It’s much more important than that.” Bill Shankly.

Why did Shankly resign?

“I wasn’t feeling ill or anything like that, but I felt though that if I was away from the pressures of Anfield for a while, and rested, it would make me fitter and rejuvenate me. I felt I could contribute more later on. I would never leave the city of Liverpool, and still wanted to be involved in football.

Where did Bob Paisley die?

Liverpool, United KingdomBob Paisley / Place of death

Did Shankly say if you can’t support us when we lose?

“If you can’t support us when we lose or draw, don’t support us when we win”

Who said football is the most important of the least important things in life?

Carlo Ancelotti Quotes Football is the most important of the less important things in the world.

What was Bill Shankly’s cause of death?

Bill Shankly (1913 – 1981). Photograph: PA/EMPICS Bill Shankly, the former Liverpool manager and one of the best-loved and respected figures in British football, died early today. He was taken ill with a heart attack on Saturday, and went into Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool. He was put in the intensive care unit yesterday after suffering a relapse.

What happened to Bill Shankly Liverpool?

Former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly dies – archive, 1981. Bill Shankly (1913 – 1981). Bill Shankly, the former Liverpool manager and one of the best-loved and respected figures in British football, died early today. He was taken ill with a heart attack on Saturday, and went into Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool.

How many brothers did Bill Shankly have?

Bill Shankly. William (Bill) Shankly, the son of John and Barbara Shankly, was born at the mining village of Glenbuck in Scotland on 2nd September, 1913. Bill had four brothers (John, Bob, Jimmy and Alec) and five sisters (Netta, Elizabeth, Isobel, Barbara and Jean).

What was the life of John Shankly like?

Although most of the men living in the village worked as miners, John Shankly was a tailor. People living in Glenbuckwere strong trade unionistsand during his youth Bill Shankly developed socialistbeliefs.