It's Much More Important Than That : Bill Shankly, The biography.

It's Much More Important Than That : Bill Shankly, The biography.

by Stephen F Kelly (Author)

Synopsis

'Football is not just a matter of life and death: it's much more important than that' - Bill Shankly Bill Shankly was without doubt among the greatest football managers of the post-war era and his life story is an inspiring read for anyone interested in the sport. To football fans everywhere, Bill Shankly was far more than just a manager: he was a folk hero whose legend still dominates the game. Shankly took Liverpool FC from Second Division obscurity and helped create the legend that became the Anfield of Keegan, Hughes, Toshack and Heighway. With his impertinent questions, blunt observations and appreciation of life, Bill Shankly's wit, down-to-earth wisdom and sheer determination set a standard that holds good to this day. This full and frank biography tells his larger-than-life story and is an inspiring tribute to one of football's most enduring heroes.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Virgin Books
Published: 16 Jan 1997

ISBN 10: 0753500035
ISBN 13: 9780753500033
Book Overview: The definitive biography of Bill Shankly, one of England's greatest ever football managers

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Football is not just a matter of life and death: it's much more important than that -- Bill Shankly
Author Bio
Stephen F. Kelly has written more than 20 books including a number on Liverpool Football Club. These include: You'll Never Walk Alone: The Official History of Liverpool FC, Liverpool In Europe, The Kop (updated and reprinted half a dozen times), The Boot Room Boys and biographies of Bill Shankly (reprinted seven times), Kenny Dalglish (updated three times), Graeme Souness and Gerard Houllier.