People across football has passed away at 75 following a hard fought battle with cancer. the Merseyside club confirmed the news early on, and tributes quickly poured in from fans and managers around the English pyramid. He started his career there during the club's rise before moving to Newcastle United in a well documented move. national outlets including several broadcasters published the story. Clubs and former teammates left swift tributes online to a former manager who defined two of England's loudest dressing rooms. On the continent, he earned the Ballon d'Or on two occasions as a player, a feat tied by few among Englishmen. After his playing days, he nearly guided pushed Newcastle to the title race during the 1990s, a period hailed in retrospectives for its near misses. Off the pitch, his legacy continued to grow through commentary.