The top 15 managers in Liverpool history
From Watson to Klopp.
This summer, Liverpool are set for a major revolution at the club, with a new manager, a new coaching staff and a new sporting director all set to arrive.
The reason behind this is that Jürgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool after almost 9 years in England - and the void left by the German manager needs to be filled. More than just a coach, Klopp has overseen one of the most impressive club transformations in modern football.
And he will certainly take his place among Liverpool's greatest managers. To find out which one, let's take a look at our top 15 managers in the history of the Reds.
15. Phil Taylor (1956 – 1959)
14. Brendan Rodgers (2012 – 2015)
13. Graeme Souness (1991 – 1994)
12. George Patterson (1915 – 1919, 1928 – 1936)
11. Roy Evans (1994 – 1998)
10. David Ashworth/Matt McQueen (1919 – 1928)
9. Joe Fagan (1983 - 1985)
8. George Kay (1936 - 1951)
7. Gérard Houllier (1998 – 2004)
6. Tom Watson (1896 – 1915)
5. Rafael Benítez (2004 – 2010)
4. Kenny Dalglish (1985 – 1991, 2011 – 2012)
3. Jürgen Klopp (2015 – 2024)
2. Bob Paisley (1974 - 1983)
1. Bill Shankly (1959 – 1974)
