Known widely in the game has passed away at 75 following a long battle with cancer. the Merseyside club confirmed the news early on, and tributes quickly poured in from fans and managers across the game. He kicked off his career there as a young forward before moving to Newcastle United in a later chapter. several outlets including several broadcasters published the story. Former players and clubs left swift tributes across platforms to a former manager who shaped two of England's loudest dressing rooms. In Europe, he won the Ballon d'Or two separate times as a player, a feat shared by very few among Englishmen. Later, he nearly led Newcastle to the top flight during the 1990s, a period still remembered for its chaos. Off the pitch, his story stretched into coaching and punditry through commentary.