LIVERPOOL F.C.

RED LETTER DAYS 

Single Cassette in Double Case      CLP.201

A highly-acclaimed documentary from BBC Radio Merseyside written by Ian Kennedy and told by Willie Miller. It follows the Reds through Anfield's magic moments of the Sixties and features a batch of Kop legends talking about the early successes of the club that Shankly had dragged up by the bootlaces from Division Two. 53 mins    

 Double Cassette in Double Case  CLP.174/5

A huge best seller. Written and narrated by John Keith, and with months of painstaking audio production by ourselves, this great double album continues to sell at leading retail outlets in the U.K. and abroad. John compiled Shankly interviews over many years of travelling with the team as sports writer for the Daily Express. He knew Shankly well, as is obvious from these interviews, and certainly won the respect of the great manager. Tape One carries the life story of the proud Scotsman, from pithead to captaining Scotland. His varied management career was topped by his enormous success on Merseyside. It was the love affair between Shankly and the people of Liverpool that propelled the team to unparalleled heights. His brusque manner and shameless bravado was the ideal front for a man bent on winning at all costs. He made countless innovations, including being the first manager to pick his own team, and his humorous recollections are always razor-sharp. Tape Two carries complete and exclusive interviews. 60 mins per tape 

A SPORTING PORTRAIT OF BOB PAISLEY 

(A Liverpool F.C. History)

Vol. 1 (1919-1950) & Vol. 2  (1951-1969) 

Double Cassettes in Double Cases 

Vol.1 - CLP197/8    Vol. 2 - CLP.208/9

Alex Ferguson won One European Cup in 18 years and is referred to by some as 'the greatest manager ever'. Bob Paisley won 19 trophies in 9 years including 3 European Cups and is without question the greatest and most successful football manager of all time. Bob, the quietly-spoken fierce-tackling half-back from Durham came to Liverpool in 1949 and was an important part of the team. He specialised in the long throw-in and was a model professional, but only gained England 'B' honours. A former 'Desert Rat' during World War Two, he turned into a ruthless manager who was not afraid to drop star players in the interests of the club. His tactical awareness was way ahead of its time and was the basis for much that Bill Shankly achieved. His work as a physiotherapist was so  celebrated that people even brought him wild animals to cure. A quiet and modest man who loved a flutter on the horses, he returned home with his first European Cup to tell his wife 'Put the kettle on, love!' John Keith has again assembled a collection of interviews with Bob and his contemporaries that is without equal. He tells the story with an expertise and fund of detail that no other Journalist or Broadcaster could match - and also takes us through the history of the club during Bob's time there. His hardback book 'Paisley - Manager of The Millennium' is a best-seller.

These audio albums are full of sporting history, the music of the times, personal recollections and humour from Paisley and his world-beating players. 75 minutes per tape.

On tape 1, John Keith displays his full range of anecdotes and comic impressions of Shankly and Paisley in this unique compilation of humorous tales of the Red Army. Recorded at Anfield and at other Merseyside venues, it includes all the legendary tales of bravado, bluff and lightning wit for which Bill Shankly was rightly revered. John's long association with the great man, and his unparalleled experience of the world-beating team make this collection the genuine article. Tape 2 carries music from Merseyside recording Artistes of songs that were popular in the Shankly Years, between 1959 and 1974 and include some big hits and rare items. (13 songs).  89 mins total 

SHANKS FOR THE MEMORY  - The Stories     

The comic stories in 61 separate sections. 52 minutes

SHANKS FOR THE MEMORY  - The Music    

A jumbo edition of the music section containing 28 great tracks. 73 minutes

SHANKLY - THE VOICE OF FOOTBALL  

In his last recorded interviews in 1981, the year he died, Shankly gives unexpurgated opinions of many of the problems and successes of his Liverpool management career. In this volume he talks to David McDermott about why he resigned, rivalry with Everton, and a marvellous anecdote about an avid fan who wanted to be buried in the Kop goal. As well as the humour there are serious points to be made and his view on injuries and warming down should be a part of every football manager's armoury. He talks about building a side that could escape from the Second Division and survive. When he signed Yeats and St. John, supported by board member, Mr Sawyer, they never looked back and the roller-coaster ride to success followed. People forget that Shankly first took the Reds into Liverpool and made them change their style to compete with the foreign systems. In addition to major domestic trophies, he won the EUFA Cup in 1973 as well as Manager of The Year. 65 mins

SHANKLY - THE VOICE OF FOOTBALL  

In the final section, Shankly talks about the 1965 Cup Final, and has a great tale about one of the Leeds players.  

He also talks about Lawler, the full-back who played in the Final for 2 hours with a broken collar-bone. This was his type of player - a man with courage. He refers to other 'hard men' like Tommy Smith and regrets not signing Bremner, Collins, Hunter and Ball. What a midfield they would have made - they could have started World War 3!

He talks about his favourite players - Finney, Puskas, Di Stefano & Pele. He talks about the changing of the team - when he had to axe many of his original signings. Being fiercely loyal to his men, this was something he hated to do. He concludes with some worthwhile advice to all youngsters trying to forge a playing career, and every word of these absorbing interviews will be enjoyed by anyone who ever watched a game of football. Expertly interviewed by David McDermott. 68 mins

Under the guidance of Gerard Houllier, the blossoming of the Liverpool side is becoming a success story that is confounding everybody in the game. Late in the 2000-2001 season, something clicked and they went on to scoop all the cup silverware on show.

The devastating form of Owen, the rampant midfield and the solid defence ensured that for the first time in 17 years the Reds are back in Europe. They also completed the double over Everton AND Manchester United. Enjoy this entertaining and exciting review of the season from the BBC Radio Merseyside sports team, fronted by Ian Kennedy. 39 minutes