21 November 1970 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 3–2 Everton: Heighway starts the comeback
Steve Heighway and John Toshack brought Liverpool back from two goals down before Chris Lawler completed a 3–2 derby victory over Everton.
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Bill Shankly
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As manager
1970–71
4 articles
Explore 1970–71 10 March 1971 · Inter-Cities Fairs Cup quarter-final, first leg · Anfield
Liverpool 3–0 Bayern Munich: Alun Evans returns with a hat-trick
Alun Evans had been out for four months. In his first start back, he scored three times against Bayern Munich.
27 March 1971 · FA Cup semi-final · Old Trafford
Liverpool 2–1 Everton: Brian Hall’s first goal sends Liverpool to Wembley
Brian Hall’s first Liverpool goal was the winner in an FA Cup semi-final against Everton. For a player who had originally come to the city to study mathematics, Old Trafford provided an extraordinary place to make his mark.
8 May 1971 · FA Cup final, after extra time · Wembley
Liverpool 1–2 Arsenal: the final lost after Heighway’s breakthrough
For a few minutes at Wembley, Steve Heighway had Liverpool on course to win the FA Cup. His goal early in extra time broke a ninety-minute deadlock. By the end of the afternoon, Arsenal had recovered to complete the Double.
1971–72
1 article
Explore 1971–72 18 March 1972 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 5–0 Newcastle United: five scorers and a warning in the tunnel
Five Liverpool players scored against Newcastle at Anfield on 18 March 1972. The goalkeeper’s contribution also mattered.
1972–73
3 articles
Explore 1972–73 10 April 1973 · UEFA Cup semi-final, first leg · Anfield
Liverpool 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur: Lindsay gives Liverpool the advantage
Alec Lindsay's early goal beat the UEFA Cup holders at Anfield, leaving Liverpool with a narrow advantage to defend at White Hart Lane.
10 May 1973 · UEFA Cup final, first leg · Anfield
Liverpool 3–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach: Toshack's return transforms the final
After rain forced the first attempt to be abandoned, John Toshack returned to the team and helped Kevin Keegan score twice. Larry Lloyd's header and Ray Clemence's penalty save gave Liverpool a commanding first-leg advantage.
23 May 1973 · UEFA Cup final, second leg · Bökelbergstadion
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–0 Liverpool: a defeat that delivered a European first
Two first-half goals from Jupp Heynckes brought Borussia Mönchengladbach close to overturning Liverpool's lead. A goalless second half secured a 3–2 aggregate victory and the club's first European trophy.
1973–74
3 articles
Explore 1973–74 6 November 1973 · European Cup second round, second leg · Anfield
Liverpool 1–2 Red Star Belgrade: an Anfield defeat with a lasting lesson
Red Star repeated their first-leg victory to eliminate Liverpool 4–2 on aggregate. The tie would later be remembered for what it taught Shankly’s coaches about European football.
4 May 1974 · FA Cup final · Wembley
Liverpool 3–0 Newcastle United: Shankly's final FA Cup triumph
Two Kevin Keegan goals and a Steve Heighway finish turned a goalless final into a commanding Liverpool victory, bringing Bill Shankly his second FA Cup.
8 May 1974 · First Division · White Hart Lane
Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 Liverpool: Shankly's last league team
Four days after winning the FA Cup, Liverpool finished their league season with a draw at Tottenham. Max Thompson made his debut in what became Bill Shankly's final league match in charge.
1974–75
2 articles
Explore 1974–75 10 August 1974 · Charity Shield · Wembley
Liverpool 1–1 Leeds United: a Wembley Shield decided on penalties
Liverpool won the first Wembley Charity Shield 6–5 on penalties after Phil Boersma and Trevor Cherry scored. The occasion was overshadowed by the dismissals of Kevin Keegan and Billy Bremner.
29 April 1975 · Bill Shankly testimonial · Anfield
Bill Shankly's testimonial: Anfield honours its former manager
A crowd of 39,612 attended Bill Shankly's Anfield testimonial, with Liverpool beating a Don Revie Select XI 6–2. The evening honoured the manager whose arrival in 1959 had transformed the club.
1981–82
1 article
Explore 1981–82 30 September 1981 · European Cup first round, second leg · Anfield
Liverpool 7–0 Oulu: Rush opens his account as Anfield remembers Shankly
Ian Rush and Mark Lawrenson scored their first Liverpool goals in a seven-goal European win the day after Bill Shankly’s death.
Career and wider history
1 article
27 May 1981
Phil Thompson lived the life every Liverpool supporter imagines
A Kirkby lad who stood on the Kop lifted the European Cup as Liverpool's captain. Almost nobody talks about him.