The history of Liverpool Football Club is an incredibly rich one; a truly comprehensive history would run to many volumes. This concise history traces the major developments in the club's fortunes over the past century. You can learn more about the history of the club in the LFC Story features and articles and Who's Who areas of the site.

Houllier brings back the good times
Having gone six years without picking up any silverware, Gerard Houllier's team manged to pick up five trophies in just other six months. From a club promising much yet delivering little, the French genius put Liverpool FC back on the European football map. Here's how he did it.

A Bright Beginning
Liverpool Football Club was one of the unsung success stories of late Victorian England. The little known story of the club's formation and early success gives a fascinating insight into the development of league football, and also throws up a few surprises too…

The Yo-Yo Years
After early successes before and immediately after the First World War the club enjoyed mixed fortunes and would drop into the Second Division despite producing players of quality such as Scottish striker Billy Liddell.

The Shankly Revolution
The arrival of Bill Shankly at the tail end of the 1950s would transform the club, not only would he bring the League title back to Anfield after nearly two decades, he would lead a fantastic footballing side on a great European adventure.

The Backroom Evolution
Under Shankly's successors Paisley, Fagan and Dalglish Liverpool enjoyed unparalleled success in domestic and European competition. Following Shankly's simple but effective footballing philosophy they ensured that the 1970s and 1980s belonged to Liverpool.

Decline and Regeneration
With Kenny Dalglish leaving as the club as it came to terms with the tragic events at Hillsborough the team entered a transitional phase. League and European success has eluded the club but under Gerard Houllier the Liverpool renaissance is taking shape.