I understand what you mean but I think the belief amongst most is that he could have done a Bob Paisley or even Joe Fagan. Shankly was the better manager but Paisley was the most successful Liverpool manager. Shankly didn't win a European Cup whilst Fagan did, but there is little doubt that it was Shankly and his boot room with the infrastructure and ethos he created that won all 3 European Cups. If Giles could have led that team to European Cup glory then just like Paisley he could have used that momentum to create the greatest team ever. The Shankly effect, although not having happened yet, was also what Clough feared, his ego couldn't cope with him winning any trophies with Revie's team. It had to be Clough's team and Clough's achievement. Any semblance of the Don's team had to be eradicated before he could assert his claim to be the best manager. Cheers Paul
On 25 February 2013 11:40, Robert Woodmansey wrote: > > Don't get me wrong, he is one of the few I have forgiven for his time with > Newton Heath….he was a fantastic ball winner and could open up defence > with amazing passes, a fucking genius, a legend…world class…..but was he or > would he have been a "great manager" , I have my doubts based on his record. > > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
