Stevie的回忆天地

     just read this story,and i found it very interesting!!!though some harsh word is inside there,but honestly this story is huge!!!and all football fans,especially liverpool fans,should take a look on this story!!!

This is a moment before liverpool versus man united,and manager of liverpool,Shankly receive the opposite lineup team sheet!!!!

Prior to the game, Shankly had received the United team sheet and he incorporated it into his team talk. His intention was to run us down and, in so doing, boost the confidence of his own players. 'Alex Stepney,' Shanks began. 'A flapper of a goalkeeper. Hands like a Teflon frying pan - non-stick. Right back, Shay Brennan. Slow on the turn, give him a roasting. Left back is Tony Dunne. Even slower than Brennan. He goes on an overlap at twenty past three and doesn't come back until a quarter to four. Right half, Nobby Stiles. A dirty little shit. Kick him twice as hard as he kicks you and you'll have no trouble with him.'

'Bill Foulkes, a big, cumbersome centre half who can't direct his headers. He had a head like a sheriff's badge, so play on him. Paddy Crerand. Slower than steam rising off a dog turd. You'll bypass him easily.' The Liverpool players felt as if they were growing in stature with his every word. 'David Sadler,' Shanks continued. 'Wouldn't get a place in our reserves. And finally, John Aston. A chicken, hit him once and you'll never hear from him again. As the manager finished his demolition job on United, Emlyn Hughes raised his hand. 'That's all very well, boss,' he said, 'but you haven't mentioned George Best, Denis Law or Bobby Charlton.'

 Shanks turned on him. 'Jesus Christ son, you mean to tell me we can't beat a team that has only three players in it?' he said, glowering."

(credit to jaygraham in redandwhitekop forum)..a legend story from a legend!!!!