3) Rafael Benitez (2004-10, four trophies)
The Spaniard won 197 of his 350 matches in charge, making him comfortably our most successful boss in terms of win percentage since the start of the Premier League era. He won the Champions League in 2005, as well as the FA Cup twelve months later – both in dramatic circumstances. He took us to second place in the Premier League as well, with the combination between Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres becoming universally feared.
2) Kenny Dalglish (1985-91 & 2011-12, ten trophies)
Dalglish took over as manager following Fagan’s retirement. His first spell in charge saw him win three league titles and two FA Cups, while he also won more than 60% of his games, more than any Liverpool manager in the last 30 years. He returned as boss in January 2011, replacing Hodgson, and helped stabilise the club. He brought in both Luis Suarez and Jordan Henderson and helped us win the League Cup the following year.
1) Bob Paisley (1974-83, nineteen trophies)
The only man who can truly rival Shankly’s claim of being the greatest Liverpool manager of all time. He was at an advantage, having inherited the squad that his mentor put together, but there was still work to do before he was able to guide us to three European Cups in the space of four years. He also won an incredible six first division titles and topped off his impressive CV by lifting the League Cup on three occasions and the UEFA Cup as well.
