Liverpool FC Managers

From William Edward Barclay in 1892 to Jurgen Klopp in 2024, just 23 different people have had the honour of managing Liverpool Football Club.  Between them, they have managed nearly 6000 games, witnessed over 10,000 goals, and won 65 major honours, including 19 League Titles, 6 European Cups, and 10 League Cups.

Tom Watson holds the record for the longest period as manager, serving the club for nineteen years, while Bill Shankly holds the record for the most games as Liverpool manager, at 783.  In contrast, Ronnie Moran holds the record for the shortest time as manager (2 months) and the number of games managed (10), though he was only serving as interim boss at the time.

Please click on the links below to read detailed information and stats for each LFC Manager.

William Edward Barclay | Liverpool FC Managers | LFC - Back On Our Perch

William Barclay

15th March 1892
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July 1895

John McKenna | Liverpool Manager

John McKenna

1st August 1895
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July 1896

Tom Watson | Liverpool Manager

Tom Watson

25th July 1896
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6th May 1915

George Patterson | Liverpool Manager

George Patterson

14th September 1918
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December 1919

David Ashworth | Liverpool Manager

David Ashworth

17th December 1919
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February 1923

Matt McQueen | Liverpool Manager

Matt McQueen

13th February 1923
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February 1928

George Patterson | Liverpool Manager

George Patterson

March 1928
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August 1936

George Kay

6th August 1936
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January 1951

Don Welsh | Liverpool Manager

Don Welsh

5th March 1951
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May 1956

Phil Taylor | Liverpool Manager

Phil Taylor

14th May 1956
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November 1959

Bill Shankly | Liverpool Manager

Bill Shankly

1st December 1959
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12th July 1974

Bob Paisley

Bob Paisley

26th July 1974
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May 1983

Joe Fagan | Liverpool Manager

Joe Fagan

1st July 1983
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29th May 1985

Kenny Dalglish | Liverpool Manager

Kenny Dalglish

30th May 1985
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22nd February 1991

Ronnie Moran | Liverpool Manager

Ronnie Moran

22nd February 1991
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April 1991

Graeme Souness | Liverpool Manager

Graeme Souness

16th April 1991
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26th January 1994

Roy Evans | Liverpool Manager

Roy Evans

31st January 1994
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15th July 1998

Gerrard Houllier and Roy Evans | Liverpool Managers

Roy Evans / Gerrard Houllier

16th July 1998
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11th November 1998

Gerard houllier | Liverpool Manager

Gerrard Houllier

12th November 1998
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24th May 2004

Rafa Benitez | Liverpool Manager

Rafa Benitez

16th June 2004
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3rd June 2010

Roy Hodgson | Liverpool Manager

Roy Hodgson

1st July 2010
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8th January 2011

Sir Kenny Dalglish | Liverpool FC Manager

Sir Kenny Dalglish

8th January 2011
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16th May 2012

Brendan Rodgers | Liverpool Manager

Brendan Rodgers

1st June 2012
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4th October 2015

Jurgen Klopp | Liverpool FC Manager

Jurgen Klopp

8th October 2015
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May 2024

Arne Slot | Liverpool Manager

Arne Slot

June 2024
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