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Shankly

British  
/ ˈʃæŋklɪ /

noun

  1. Bill. 1913–81, Scottish footballer and manager of Liverpool FC (1959–74)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The 3-0 scoreline was only the second time since April 1965, when Shankly was manager, that Liverpool had lost back-to-back league games by three or more goals, following defeat at Manchester City.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

There's a reason legendary former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly once proclaimed football was 'the people's game' - and that's because it belongs to the fans.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Bill Shankly often spoke of there being one casket buried under the Kop - many ashes were scattered but only one casket buried.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Normal, hard-working and humorous are all traits he shares with Shankly who transformed Liverpool from a second division club into a winning team.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

When Peter Mullan steps on stage as legendary football manager Bill Shankly on Friday night, it will be for the first time in more than 30 years.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

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