"BILLY LIDDELL WAS A GIANT OF A MAN" - LAURIE HUGHES - Billy Liddell

"Billy Liddell was a giant of a man" - Laurie Hughes

"It has often been said that there is no sentiment in football, but I believe that my career, at least, has proved that wrong. Every Scot is proud of his heritage, but I am equally proud to know that in the city of my adoption I am accepted as a fellow-Liverpudlian. It hardly seems 22 years since I was being warned about the "terrible" city which has meant so much to me.

I cannot recall who said that a city is not just bricks and mortar and fine buildings, it is the people in it, but it expresses what I think. I would like to take the opportunity of thanking the much-maligned Liverpool supporters for the encouragement they have given to me. I have always been happy at Anfield for I know we have the staunchest bunch of supporters in the land. I do feel that the Kop is very biased at times, but in this sport which is fast becoming commercialised, the fans have a part to play in the team's success. The Kop crowd certainly have done their hardest to cheer Liverpool back to its rightful place, and I hope they will be able to achieve it this season, even though the club's start has been a disappointing one. I would like to think when I finally retire at the end of the season, Liverpool will be back in the First Division.

Although my testimonial game is staged to-night, I hope I will still have the chance of helping Liverpool to reach their elusive target."

- Billy Liddell on the eve of his testimonial on 21st of September 1960.

King Billy quote
"After four years at Liverpool University I was a social worker in the city, during which time one of my elderly clients was full of praise for her nephew Billy, who was a great help to her. Among her photographs was one of him in a football shirt. One day in the office I was told that a Mr Liddell wished to see me. In the interview room we discussed what we could do to help his aunt, and he then left. I was then swamped by all the men in the admin section who wanted to know how I came to have Billy Liddell to see me. I remember saying that yes, he was Mr Liddell, so what? They could not believe that I did not know I had been face-to-face with the Liverpool hero." A letter from Hilary Barnes in The Telegraph

King Billy quote

"After four years at Liverpool University I was a social worker in the city, during which time one of my elderly clients was full of praise for her nephew Billy, who was a great help to her. Among her photographs was one of him in a football shirt. One day in the office I was told that a Mr Liddell wished to see me. In the interview room we discussed what we could do to help his aunt, and he then left. I was then swamped by all the men in the admin section who wanted to know how I came to have Billy Liddell to see me. I remember saying that yes, he was Mr Liddell, so what? They could not believe that I did not know I had been face-to-face with the Liverpool hero."

A letter from Hilary Barnes in The Telegraph

Site News (Archive)
Liddell e-raffle results! 04.11.2009 The draw for the Billy Liddell e-raffle organised by The Billy Liddell Memorial Group took place yesterday and the winners are: The Billy Liddell Figurine, donated by RSL, was won by Elizabeth Wilson. The autographed Liverpool football, donated by Liverpool FC, was won by Bill McCulloch. The bottle of Scottish Parliament Whisky was won by Paul Spruce. The Billy Liddell Memorial Group wishes to thank everybody who took part! Have a look at its website here.
Billy Liddell statuette 31.03.2009 RCL Sporting Ceramic Icons have created a beautiful figure of Billy Liddell. This limited edition fine bone china figure stands ten inches high, is hand painted and the base has a marble effect finish. Click here for more info.

Site News (Archive)

Liddell e-raffle results!
04.11.2009
The draw for the Billy Liddell e-raffle organised by The Billy Liddell Memorial Group took place yesterday and the winners are:

The Billy Liddell Figurine, donated by RSL, was won by Elizabeth Wilson.

The autographed Liverpool football, donated by Liverpool FC, was won by Bill McCulloch.

The bottle of Scottish Parliament Whisky was won by Paul Spruce.

The Billy Liddell Memorial Group wishes to thank everybody who took part! Have a look at its website here.

Billy Liddell statuette
31.03.2009
RCL Sporting Ceramic Icons have created a beautiful figure of Billy Liddell. This limited edition fine bone china figure stands ten inches high, is hand painted and the base has a marble effect finish. Click here for more info.