Top10 - Number 5: Tommy Smith

Stats for Liverpool: 48 goals in 638 games

Honours with Liverpool: 4 First division trophies, 3 Charity Shields, 2 FA Cups, 2 European Cups, 2 Uefa Cups, and 1 Super Cup

Why: Born and bred in Liverpool, Tommy smith was everything that epitomises the club. The passion, the desire to succeed and the ruthlessness until they got what they want.

Smith was nicknamed 'Anfield Iron' because of his robust and bullish style of defending. He was an individual which terrified his opponents and they were not afraid to admit it. Here are some quotes from former professionals.

"Come near me and I’ll break yer back”, was his catchprase. But he’s actually a very nice man, honest!" - Norman Hunter

"Tommy Smith wasn't born, he was quarried." - Bill shankly

"I did warn players. When Tottenham striker Jimmy Greaves came out at Anfield one time I handed him a piece of paper. He said: 'What's this?' I said: 'Just open it.' It was the menu from the Liverpool Infirmary." - Himself

NEXT

BACK