He oversaw the most successful period in Liverpool 's history before stepping down in 1990 .
The chairmanship changed hands many times before John Smith , whose father was a shareholder of the club , took up the role in 1973 .
John Smith oversaw the most successful period in Liverpool 's history before stepping down in 1990 .
The chairmanship changed hands many times before John Smith , whose father was a shareholder of the club , took up the role in 1973 .