July 12, 1974 Bill Shankly has quit as manager of Liverpool. And with a typical Shankly flourish, he followed his shock announcement yesterday by signing
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Emlyn Hughes: At last real recognition
May 2, 1974 Anfield, in the middle of a week that ends with the FA Cup Final at Wembley, is organized bedlam. Fans who have
Carlisle United v Liverpool 0-2 (FA Cup: January 29, 1974)
January 29, 1974 Key note: “Bill Shankly delivered some blistering home truths to his too-casual players during the half-time interval at Carlisle yesterday. His pep-talk
Super duo seals cup win
Wednesday, November 21 – 1973 Match: League Cup, 3rd Round, at Roker Park, kick off: 14:00. Sunderland – Liverpool 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 36,208. The Liverpool
Leicester City v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: September 1, 1973)
September 1, 1973 Key note: “A hard fought game but short of shooting action – that was the way of it for Liverpool at Leicester
UEFA Cup Final washed out
Wednesday, May 9 – 1973 Rain stopped play at Anfield last night in this UEFA (EUFA) Cup Final first leg. Torrential rain turned the pitch
Sheffield United v Liverpool 0-3 (League match: December 26, 1972)
December 26, 1972 Key note: “Christmas doesn’t come any happier than it did at Anfield this year as Liverpool took four more strides towards the
Derby County v Liverpool 1-0 (League match: May 1, 1972)
May 1, 1972 Key note: “Luck, that imponderable quality of which champions are made, finally deserted Liverpool last night. For 15 unbeaten matches it had
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-0 (League match: September 1, 1971)
September 1, 1971 Key note: “They say there is a rotten apple in every barrel nd as such every team, no matter how good, will
Liverpool v Southampton 1-0 (League match: May 1, 1971)
May 1, 1971 Key note: “Liverpool really turned on the style and gave their fans plenty of confidence for next week’s Cup Final, with a
Queen nets winner at Palace
Saturday, January 16 – 1971 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Selhurst Park, kick off: 15:00. Crystal Palace – Liverpool 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 28,253. The
Liverpool are the dead-ball kings
September 1, 1970 No wonder the Kop chants “Brazil, Brazil” whenever Liverpool gain a free-kick near their opponents’ penalty area. For Liverpool are fast becoming
Burnley v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: August 15, 1970)
August 15, 1970 Match: Football League, First Division, at Turf Moor, kick-off: 15:00. Burnley – Liverpool 1-2 (1-1). Attendance: 26,702. Referee: Mr. P. Partridge; linesmen:
Reds set to call up new boy
August 14, 1970 John McLaughlin, Liverpool’s 18-years-old midfield protégé from Kirkby, is all set to be plunged into the new season at the deep end
Bill Shankly keeps cards to his chest
August 13, 1970 With less than 48 hours to go to the Big Kick-off, Liverpool are playing their cards close to their chests. With their
League of Ireland XI v Liverpool 1-2 (Friendly: July 31, 1970)
July 31, 1970 Match: Friendly, at Dalymount Park, kick-off: 20:00. League of Ireland XI – Liverpool 1-2 (1-2). League of Ireland: Peter Thomas (Waterford), Peter
Stand by for Bill Shankly’s blue-print
July 28, 1970 The secret plans which Bill Shankly has been making during the long close season will be revealed this week when, first, he
Scotland v England 0-0 (International: April 25, 1970)
April 25, 1970 International: British Championship, at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:00. Scotland – England 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 137,438. Referee: Mr. Gerhar Schulenburg; linesmen: Messsr.: Walter
Sunderland v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: April 15, 1970)
April 15, 1970 Key note: “Chris Lawler, the full back who makes scoring goals more of a habit than many forwards, struck again last night
Coventry City v Liverpool 2-3 (League match: March 3, 1970)
March 3, 1970 Key note: “Young or old – if they’re Anfield bred they are thoroughbred. That was the message that flashed from Coventry last
Liverpool v Crystal Palace 3-0 (League match: April 3, 1970)
April 3, 1970 Key note: “Bobby Graham ended his goal famine last night to send Crystal Palace reeling further towards the Second Division. The Liverpool
Liverpool v Derby County 0-2 (League match: February 28, 1970)
February 28, 1970 Key note: “Liverpool, without a First Division win at Anfield since November 15, were again in trouble this afternoon when Terry Hennessey
Liverpool v West Bromwich 1-1 (League match: January 17, 1970)
January 17, 1970 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – West Bromwich Albion 1-1 (0-0). Attendance: 43,526. Referee: Mr. K. Howley.
Anfield Cup match not all-ticket
January 13, 1970 Liverpool’s fourth round F.A. Cup tie against Wrexham at Anfield on January 24 will not be all-ticket, it was decided to-day. Although
Liverpool have that Wembley look
January 13, 1970 Liverpool can win the FA Cup this season. At least, that’s their manager Bill Shankly’s forecast and on last night’s showing against
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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