Anfield in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Bill Shankly

LFC Manager 1959 to 1974

— The Men Who Built Anfield —

Bill Shankly Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. Bill Shankly Marker

Inscription. “Oooh Inter 1, 2, 3, go back to Italy…”

Four days after leading Liverpool FC to a first FA Cup triumph, Shankly masterminded the destruction of the reigning world club champions on Anfield’s first great European night.

Liverpool FC 3 v 1 Internazionale | Tuesday 4 May 1965 | European Cup Semi-Final First Leg

Erected 2016 by Liverpool Football Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1965.

Location. 53° 25.9′ N, 2° 57.743′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Anfield. It is on 97 Avenue west of Anfield Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Anfield Road, Liverpool, England L5 1AJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bob Paisley (a few steps from this marker); Billy Liddell (a few steps from this marker); Kenny Dalglish (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsborough Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisha Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boot Room Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); John Barnes (within shouting distance of this marker); Steven Gerrard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . .
1. Inside story of how Liverpool were 'cheated' out of European Cup glory against Inter Milan (Echo).

Liverpool, guided by Bill Shankly and in their debut season in the competition, had won the first game 3-1 eight days earlier at a raucous Anfield whipped into a frenzy before the game when the FA Cup - won for the first time in their history the previous weekend - was paraded around the pitch. Things were different in the return game, though. A lot different.

(Submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Bill Shankly (Liverpool F. C.).

Bill Shankly Marker (Reverse Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. Bill Shankly Marker (Reverse Side)

Bill Shankly is arguably the most famous figure in Liverpool FC's illustrious history. A charismatic man who realised his dream of turning the Reds into English football's most dominant force, the Scot's spirit has quite rightly been enshrined in the very foundations of the club.

(Submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.