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Famous Bill Shankly Quotes
“Football (soccer) is a matter of life and death, except more important.”
“Aim for the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor.”
“What a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball.”
“The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game.”
“If a player is not interfering with play or seeking to gain an advantage, then he should be.”
“If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.”
“Football is a simple game made complicated by people who should know better.”