In the long list of Liverpool greats, Joe Fagan often sits quietly in the shadows of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

When Liverpool came calling in 1958, he wasn’t handed the keys to the kingdom.



No pressure, right?

Jurgen Klopp jokes about Arne Slot's Liverpool success — 'I wondered'	Liverpool chairman talks ‘success’ goals as new season approaches	Jurgen Klopp reveals true feelings on Arne Slot's success at Liverpool

Well, if you ask Joe, he’d tell you pressure was for bicycle tires.

ALSO READ: Why Marc Guehi to Liverpool will have a lower base transfer fee?

Let’s set the record straight.

In his very first season as Liverpool boss, Fagan pulled off what no English manager had done before — he won the treble.

And when it came time to lead, he did so with quiet authority and sharp wit.

One time, after a big win in Bucharest, Fagan silenced a roaring dressing room only to climb on a table and shout: “You beauties!” A rare show of emotion, yes.

But in Anfield’s walls — and in every trophy cabinet — it’s clear he never really left.

ALSO READ: Liverpool set to offer star forward to complete Marc Guehi signing