Bob Paisley: The Silent Genius Who Built Liverpool’s Empire | How Good Were They?

Bob Paisley is one of the greatest managers in football history — yet he’s rarely spoken about in the same breath as Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, or José Mourinho. In this episode of How Good Were They?, we dive deep into the career of the man who quietly transformed Liverpool into a European superpower.

Taking over from Bill Shankly in 1974, Paisley led Liverpool to 6 First Division titles, 3 European Cups, 3 League Cups, a UEFA Cup, and numerous domestic trophies in just 9 years. He remains the only British manager to win three European Cups, a record equalled by just a handful in world football.

We explore his understated style, his tactical genius, his ability to rebuild teams, and his role in the famous Liverpool “Boot Room.” We also ask the tough questions: did he inherit too much from Shankly, what if he had managed longer, and why is he not celebrated like other managerial greats?

Was Bob Paisley football’s forgotten GOAT, or simply underappreciated because he wasn’t a showman?

🎧 Listen now and decide: How Good Was Bob Paisley?

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