During his playing career he had prepared for it by soaking up knowledge about the game and creating ideas he wanted to try .
When he retired from playing in 1949 , Shankly was determined to go into management .
During Shankly 's playing career Shankly had prepared for it by soaking up knowledge about the game and creating ideas he wanted to try .
When he retired from playing in 1949 , Shankly was determined to go into management .