The Lost Shankly Boy: George Scott’s Anfield Journey

by George Scott, Jeff Goulding

The Lost Shankly Boy is an enthralling tale of triumph over adversity and hope amid despair. It tells the story of George Scott, a poor boy from a fishing village in Aberdeen, who dreamed of a career in football and ended up rubbing shoulders with one of the game's managerial greats, Bill Shankly. He would assemble a team to rival the famous 'Busby Babes' - his very own 'Shankly Boys'. With Tommy Smith and Chris Lawler already at the club, he would add Gordon Wallace, Bobby Graham and a 15-year-old George Scott - 'the lost Shankly Boy'. Scott provides a fascinating insight into modern Liverpool's formative years and Shankly's Anfield. His is an untold story of a dream crushed and of a career rebuilt in Scottish football and taken to new heights in the South African Premier League. The Lost Shankly Boy speaks to every kid who dreams of football glory. It is a never-say-die tale of passion, commitment and hard work that will resonate with anyone who has ever tasted the pain of rejection - only to rise again and grow stronger.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published December 1, 2020

Reviews

[Julie A Morrissey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Must read, written by player who nearly made it at Liverpool.
I read this at the beginning of lockdown, its a very moving personal account by George, who was one of Bill Shankleys early signings, bringing him all the way down from Scotland at a very young age, away from his family to play for up and coming Liverpool! A personal account of his trials, tribulations and sheer determination.
I couldn't help but feel sorry for George, but he never gave up.
George may not have reached his potential at Liverpool, but what great memories and funny stories he has to share.
(My husband used to sit next to George in the Kop, but due to lockdown we never did get to shake his hand once more to get his book signed at his book launch).

[Tommo · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing story! From Aberdeen to Liverpool.
George Scott under Bill Shankly!
As I have said many times Jeff Goulding will never let you down!Very well written!Brilliant!
Perfect for all Red fans!
Thank you!👍👌🔴

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was brilliant and couldn’t put it down once I started. Good story-telling and I love how Jeff takes stories that some might not be aware of (like George’s) and brings them to life. Well done!

[Greg lycett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

[Peter Kenny Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful story from a brilliant man and fantastic author