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Reds lose first European final

1966
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05 May 1966

A year after the infamous European Cup semi-final defeat against Inter Milan in the San Siro, Bill Shankly finally realised his dream of leading Liverpool to a major European final.

 

It may not have been the continent's premier competition, but progress in the Cup Winners' Cup came about as a result of the club's first ever FA Cup success and the Reds would still go head-to-head with some of Europe's top clubs en route to the final at Hampden Park.

 

The likes of Juventus, Celtic, Honved and Stan

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Timeline

1946 Stubbins arrives in record deal
1946 Balmer hits a treble treble
1947 Reds confirmed as post war champions
1950 Reds endure Cup final misery
1952 Anfield sets a new record
1954 Reds relegated from top flight
1954 Reds suffer record defeat
1959 Humiliation against lowly Worcester
1959 Shankly signs in at Anfield
1961 Transfer record smashed again
1962 Reds promoted from Division Two
1964 Title won for sixth time
1964 Charity Shield shared with West Ham
1964 Europe welcomes Reds for first time
1964 Reds sport all-red kit for first time
1965 73 year wait for Cup glory ends
1965 Reds and United share Shield
1966 Title reclaimed after Chelsea win
1966 Reds lose first European final
1966 Shield success for Reds