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Almost sixty years ago the most important name in the history of Liverpool FC became affiliated with the club. 14th December 1959, saw Bill Shankly finally stride into Anfield with the club languishing in the second tier of English Football. He would put into motion the driving force for one of the biggest success stories in the history of world ...

Arsene Wenger in Words Introduction When the new Premier League season kicked off on the 10th of August, one familiar figure was missing from the line-up of new and old faces, as English football entered the post Arsene Wenger era. For Arsenal fans in particular, especially the younger ones who have known no other manager, they will have to get ...

Source Manchester United have had their fair share of attacking talent down the years, from the Holy Trinity in the 60’s to King Eric in the mid 90’s but none more so iconic than United’s dynamic duo, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke. In a generation where double strike partnerships became obsolete, with teams preferring a single pivotal striker or even ...

Ryan Giggs is one of the few football players who played for one club only. He was part of the much renowned class of ’92 Manchester United team, which included illustrious names including Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville, and Nicky Butt. He spent 23 years in the first team of Manchester United, a career spanning 24 years ...

Andres Iniesta is one of the most loved footballers of all time. The diminutive Spaniard stays clear of controversy and does all his talking on the pitch. He is one of the very few players who is appreciated by teammates and opponents alike. The 2010 World Cup winner has received standing ovation from Juve fans at the Juventus Stadium as ...

“We had a great time when Pep was here (Barcelona). We won a lot of titles and I grew a lot – that was the time when I grew most as a footballer. We had a fantastic relationship when he was here.” – Lionel Messi “If Pep told me to throw myself off the second tier at the Camp Nou, I’d think: ...

Source George Best danced himself into the pantheon of the greatest players of all time. George Best was catapulted to superstar status by the age of 19 and was already the best player in the world by the age of 22. To this date there haven’t been equals to the legendary North Irishman in terms of pure footballing talent. There haven’t ...

Bill Foulkes was one of the few survivors of Munich Air Disaster. He was a pivotal character in Manchester United’s post-war history and his contribution to the rebuilding of the team after the great tragedy. Foulkes was known as ‘Popular Bill’ for his brutal take-no-prisoners tackling in matches and also practice sessions, even with aspiring juniors, even when he was ...

“If Norman had a yard more pace he would have been one of the greatest players ever produced in British football”. – Sir Alex Ferguson gave a lot of insights about his first six years before winning the league title at Man United in his book Alex Ferguson: 6 Years at United “He would be classed, certainly, as a Busby ...

  Paul McGrath is one of the greatest heroes in Irish sporting history. McGrath was a marvelous centre-back with a lot of class and his skillful displays week-in, week-out were second to none of today’s footballers. McGrath certainly ranks high among the great defenders in the history of Manchester United. Paul McGrath’s 14-year long career was greatly hampered by injuries ...