Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

In this week’s episode, we turn our attention to Liverpool’s extraordinary journey through their history, culminating in Arne Slot’s Premier League title-winning side.

Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper trace the club’s legacy from its early 20th-century triumphs to modern-day glory.

They explore the tactical revolutions under legendary managers like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, the brilliance of iconic players in Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush, and the resurgence under Jürgen Klopp. The episode also highlights how Arne Slot has carried that legacy forward, building on the foundations laid by his predecessors.

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00:00 Introduction to Liverpool's Journey

01:42 Early Liverpool Champions: 1901-1923

02:42 The Impact of Tom Watson

06:24 Liverpool's Defensive Strengths

07:46 Post-War Liverpool: Nutrition and Success

08:46 The Rise of Billy Liddell

10:17 Jack Balmer's Unlikely Heroics

15:20 Liverpool's First Five Titles

16:34 Bill Shankly's Legacy

20:55 Bob Paisley's Tactical Brilliance

26:18 Liverpool's Dominance in the Late 70s

27:12 Liverpool's Dominant Back Four

27:52 Dalglish vs. Keegan: Who's Better?

29:08 The Greatest Liverpool Side of All Time?

29:54 European Cup Draw and Unfortunate Knockout

33:29 Transition to the Kenny Dalglish Era

37:53 Impact of Hillsborough and the 1989 Season

41:55 Liverpool's Modern Era and Klopp's Influence

46:46 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts

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