Bill Shankly started leading the Liverpool team on December 1, 1959. He was appointed as the manager, beginning a transformative 15-year period that brought significant success to the club, including three league titles, two FA Cups, and the club's first European trophy, the UEFA Cup. Shankly took over Liverpool when they were struggling in the Second Division and managed to turn the club into a leading force in English and European football during his tenure.