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Liverpool footballers and their manager Bill Shankly board their Iceland bound flight at Manchesters Ringway Airport on their way to face Reykjavik in their European Cup Premilinary Round first leg match, their first ever match in Europe.
16th August 1964
Sheppard
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21584385
© Mirrorpix
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Capturing the Pioneers of European Glory - Liverpool Footballers and Bill Shankly Embark on a Historic Journey
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. In this photo print, taken by renowned photographer Sheppard in 1964, we witness a monumental moment for Liverpool Football Club. As the sun-kissed tarmac of Manchester's Ringway Airport sets the stage, an iconic group of footballers and their esteemed manager, Bill Shankly, board their Iceland-bound flight with anticipation and determination etched across their faces. It was August 16th when these trailblazers embarked on what would become an unforgettable chapter in Liverpool's history - their first-ever match in Europe. The occasion? A thrilling encounter against Reykjavik in the European Cup Preliminary Round first leg match. With every step they take towards the plane's entrance, one can almost feel the electric energy buzzing through the air. The photograph beautifully captures both the camaraderie amongst teammates and Shankly's authoritative presence as he waves to well-wishers from atop those aircraft steps. These men were not just boarding a plane; they were embarking on a journey that would forever shape English football. As symbols of courage and ambition, these players paved the way for future generations to conquer new frontiers within European competitions. Their pioneering spirit laid down strong foundations upon which Liverpool built its legacy as one of football's most successful clubs. Sheppard's masterful lens freezes this historic moment in time – immortalizing these heroes who dared to dream beyond domestic boundaries
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