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Liverpool mananer Bill Shankly watches a game of Street football from a flat above Eldon
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Liverpool mananer Bill Shankly watches a game of Street football from a flat above Eldon
Liverpool mananer Bill Shankly watches a game of Street football from a flat above Eldon Grove off Liverpools Scotland Road in the dock area.
Bill travelled down to watch the kids play on a dull drizzly night and after the Dockside kids had beaten a team from Everton 7-1, Bill had a cup of tea with them all after the game. He commented its not like Cologne or Brussels but then theres no place like Eldon Grove.
6th August 1965
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
U6988
Media ID 21658037
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In this photo print, Liverpool manager Bill Shankly can be seen observing a thrilling game of street football from the comfort of a flat above Eldon Grove. The image captures the essence of community and passion that defined Shankly's tenure at Liverpool Football Club. On a gloomy evening, amidst drizzling rain, Shankly made his way down to witness the raw talent displayed by these young boys. As fate would have it, the Dockside kids emerged victorious with an impressive 7-1 win over their rivals from Everton. Impressed by their skills and determination, Shankly joined them for a cup of tea after the game. With fondness in his voice, he remarked that while Eldon Grove may not resemble grand stadiums like Cologne or Brussels, there was simply no place quite like it. This sentiment encapsulates Shankly's deep appreciation for grassroots football and its ability to foster camaraderie among supporters. The photograph transports us back to August 6th, 1965 - an era when children played freely on the streets without distractions. It serves as a reminder of how sport has always had the power to unite communities and ignite dreams within young hearts. Charlie Owens' masterful capture immortalizes this moment in time when one man's love for football transcended professional boundaries and connected him with ordinary fans who found solace in playing on those hallowed streets.
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