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Did Bill Shankly play or manage for Carlisle?
Shankly began his managerial career at the club.
When did he become manager?
1948-49 season.
How did he do in his first season?
Shankly's work ethic transformed the team who finished 15th in 1948-49 after he had been in charge for only the last few matches.
Did he make any big changes to the team?
Shankly used psychology to motivate his players.

Question: Did he bring in any new players?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Shankly bring in any new players?