Wednesday, September 27 – 1978 Match: European Cup, 1st Round, 2nd Leg, at Anfield, kick-off: 19:30. Liverpool – Nottingham Forest 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 51,679. Referee:
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Ian Ross’s Anfield schooling is paying off
December 3, 1977 Former Liverpool player Ian Ross, now player-coach of Third Division Peterborough, has never forgotten the lessons he learnt at the Anfield school

Star profile: Phil Thompson
June 25, 1977 Phil Thompson, Liverpool’s lean, lanky Kirkby born defender, helped transform the club’s defensive set-up when he came into the team as a

Thanks Shanks, all the very best!
April 26, 1975 He’s unique, says Paisley, and that sums it up for everyone. Everybody calls Bill Shankly a great manager. But I’m the only

The Paisley passion will spur Reds to success
July 30, 1974 If Bob Paisley remains an anonymous figure to the thousands of Liverpool supporters, even long after he has taken over from Bill

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
Bill Shankly: “Ready for anything”
Wednesday, May 9 – 1973 Hughes is cleared as champs go for glory A smile that seemed to stretch from London to Merseyside covered Bill
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

Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1972
July 21, 1972 Liverpool are set for the big spend. “We can only get better.” Liverpool F.C. shareholders were warned last night that the big-spending,
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
Bill blasts FA’s banqueting show
Tuesday, October 13 – 1970 Liverpool manager Bill Shankly yesterday exploded at the tradition that players must attend after-match banquets and banned two of his
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
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

Doug Livermore married
June 8, 1970 Miss Pauline Siddell, of 12 Mossbrow Road, Huyton, was “matched” with Liverpool F.C. footballer Doug Livermore. Liverpool players Ray Clemence, Ian Ross

Chelsea v Liverpool 2-1 (League match: April 18, 1970)
April 18, 1970 Key note: “Peter Osgood who has blossomed into such a great player this season was the torment of Liverpool at Stamford Bridge

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

Liverpool v All Stars XI 8-8 (Testimonial: April 8, 1970)
April 8, 1970 Key note: “The name Anfield is synonymous with great soccer occasions. Bulging at its 54,000 capacity seams it has seen some great