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Photo gallery: The Reds' reluctant hero

12th Mar 2014 - Latest News
Author:
Phil Reade

Joe Fagan, the man who won Liverpool their fourth European Cup as part of an unprecedented treble of trophies in May 1984, would have been 93 years old today.

A quiet and effective worker behind the scenes for more than 25 years, Joe's succession to the Anfield throne was the logical step as he had risen through the ranks under Bob Paisley after Bill Shankly resigned back in 1974.

On July 1, 1983 - a month after Paisley stepped down - 'Smokin' Joe' continued the bootroom tradition by taking up the reins as boss. Within a year, he had won the Reds' 15th league title, a fourth consecutive League Cup and the European Cup in Rome.

To mark the birthday of a true legend, we've picked out some of our favourite images from his time at Liverpool. Scroll down to enjoy the gallery.

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