Liverpool have unveiled a statue in tribute to Bob Paisley outside Anfield.
The 8ft tall bronze sculpture depicts an iconic image of the Reds’ most successful manager helping carry an injured Emlyn Hughes off the pitch.
Inscribed on the base is a Paisley quote: ‘This club has been my life; I’d go out and sweep the street and be proud to do it for Liverpool FC if they asked me to.’
Members of Paisley’s family were joined by Hughes’ daughter Emma Lynn and Liverpool’s CEO Peter Moore for Thursday’s official unveiling ceremony.
Also in attendance were his former Anfield players Kenny Dalglish, Phil Thompson, Ian Rush, Phil Neal, Ian Callaghan and David Fairclough.
Club sponsors Standard Chartered commissioned and donated the sculpture, which was created by Andy Edwards, to mark their 10-year partnership.
It will sit permanently on Paisley Square outside the newly-built Main Stand.
Bob Paisley’s son Graham said: “It’s been a very moving process to be a part of and to see the statue from its original design to the physical structure we can now see here at Anfield.
“We’re incredibly grateful for this tribute to dad’s life, and the whole family is really happy with the result.”
During a 50-year association with Liverpool, Paisley served as a player, physio, coach, assistant manager and later spent nine years in the dugout.
He won three European Cups, six league titles, three League Cups and one UEFA Cup in addition to being crowned Manager of the Year six times.
After delivering 20 trophies in nine seasons, Paisley became an advisor to new manager Kenny Dalglish in 1985/86 and served as an Anfield director.