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However, if we were to pinpoint a definitive era that transformed the history of LFC, it would be the era of Bill Shankly, who took the reins in 1959 and took Liverpool from large spells of mediocrity to the pinnacle of domestic football.

Many Liverpool fans say Bill Shankly laid the foundation for managers after him.

Bob Paisley took the reins after Shankly, continuing this ethos and guiding Liverpool to multiple European triumphs. 

Before Shankly joined Liverpool in the 1950s, the Reds suffered relegation and did not have the stature or iconic status in the English game.



To modern Reds fans or those unfamiliar with the club's history, the idea that one of the most recognisable clubs in European football languished outside the top flight is hard to fathom.

When he stepped down in 1974 after guiding Liverpool to multiple domestic trophies, many fans were stunned, but it simply acted as a prelude to LFC’s golden era. .



Navigating the barren spellsThroughout the 1990s and 2000s, Liverpool’s squads experienced diminishing returns; many expensive transfers did not fire them back into title contention, and a conveyor belt of managers came and went as small domestic successes were dwarfed by the dominance of Manchester United and Arsenal during the advent of the 21st century. 

Steven Gerrard was one of the high points of this period, guiding the Reds to many unforgettable moments, including Istanbul and the 2006 FA Cup Final. 

However, these high points were dotted with multiple low points, including the Roy Hodgson years and Gerrard’s slip against Chelsea, which would’ve ended the then 20+ year drought for domestic success. 

It’s an era marred by high-profile transfers out of the club, including the likes of Michael Owen, Suarez, and Robbie Fowler.

There were plenty of finals for the Reds to attend, and multiple domestic and European Cup triumphs, including a treble in 2001.
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