Appointed Joint Team Manager with Roy Evans in July 1998, Liverpool struggled and the media criticised the unusual arrangement until in November 1998, after a run of poor performances Evans resigned.
Roy Evans' career started as a left-back for Liverpool in 1969 but, following Bill Shankly's resignation in 1974, he was asked to become a member of Bob Paisley's management team.
Joe Fagan was born on 12th March 1921 in Liverpool, and started his playing career with Manchester City before joining Bradford Park Avenue as player-manager.
Bob Paisley is the most successful manager in English football history, lifting 19 trophies in nine seasons at Anfield and being awarded the OBE in 1977.
Bill Shankly was born in the Ayreshire mining village of Glenbuck in Scotland. He became a professional footballer with Carlisle United, before moving to Preston North End in 1933.
George Kay started his playing career with Bolton Wanderers in 1910 and was later a member of the West Ham side in the famous 'White Horse' FA Cup final of 1923.
David Ashworth, a former referee, succeeded Tom Watson as manager of Liverpool Football Club in 1920. The following season he led them to their third league title.
Liverpool's first manager was always a regular visitor to Anfield, clearly identified by his bowler hat, velvet-collared overcoat and pointed moustache.
