Liverpool complete 50 years in all-red jersey
English giants Liverpool celebrate the Golden Jubilee in their all-red jersey colour since wearing them for the first ever time in 1964. Liverpool who are regarded as the Reds, wore the jersey for the first time against Anderlecht in the European Cup at Anfield.
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On this day 50 years ago, #LFC wore an all-red kit for the first time in the club’s history: http://t.co/rTOA8FN8Ed pic.twitter.com/UtHaVv5YCu— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 25, 2014
Former Carlisle United and Preston North End player Bill Shankly, who took over as Liverpool manager in 1959, was the think-tank behind the iconic red jersey for Liverpool. Shankly who managed the Reds for 15 years paved a way for success and won many honours during his reign.
Shankly who had once stated that when they wore the all-red for the first time, the players looked like giants and they also played like giants.
Liverpool FC posted the quote on social micro-blogging site, Twitter.
Bill Shankly: "We wore all-red for the first time. The players looked like giants. And we played like giants." pic.twitter.com/zZhwwJrhxt— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 25, 2014
Former Liverpool legend Ian St John, who played under Shankly from 1961 to 1971 and had made 336 appearances for the club, had stated the reason behind Shankly's thought for the all-red jersey.
Ian St John: "Shankly thought the colour scheme would carry psychological impact - red for danger, red for power." pic.twitter.com/ojmzIFXYKg— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 25, 2014