Quote Originally Posted by MacAdder View Post
I'm shocked at those facts.

Of course everyone looks old when you're a kid but Shankley and Paisley always looked like proper old men.

Clough retiring at 58 is also a surprise.
The booze took its toll mind.
Clough took a middling team to championship and European Cup glory , back to back

Incredible manager

Many cast offs and free signings and big money when needed

Archie Gemmil

Larry Lloyd

Kenny Burns

Tony Woodcock

Birtles

Trevor Francis .....most expensive signing at the time

Tremendous side

Real shame to see him slip into alcohol addiction

You could see it in his face in interviews

Football legend