Claim: Liverpool F.C. was managed by Scottish football player and manager Bill Shankly.
Evidence: Liverpool established itself as a major force in both English and European football during the 1970s and 1980s when Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley led the club to 11 League titles and seven European trophies.
William Shankly , OBE -LRB- 2 September 1913 -- 29 September 1981 -RRB- was a Scottish football player and manager , who is best known for his time as manager of Liverpool.