Ron Yeats
Ron Yeats was Bill Shankly's first great captain, signed from Dundee United in 1961 for a then-club-record fee and famously introduced to the press by Shankly as "a colossus" who could "walk round him and then walk round him again." A commanding centre-back and inspirational leader, Yeats captained Liverpool to promotion from the Second Division and their first FA Cup triumph in 1965, along with two league titles, making 454 appearances over a decade at Anfield. He remains one of the defining figures of Shankly's rebuilding of the club into a major force in English football.
Liverpool FC career record
- Position: DF
- Nationality: Scotland
- Born in: Aberdeen
- Liverpool career: 1961–1971
- Appearances: 454
- Goals: 16
Ron Yeats stats for Liverpool
Ron Yeats made 454 appearances and scored 16 goals for Liverpool between 1961 and 1971, 0.04 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 21st for appearances and 82nd for goals.
Ron Yeats is one of 18 players from Scotland in the records. Others include Alan Hansen, Kenny Dalglish, Steve Nicol, Ian St John.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals has Ron Yeats scored for Liverpool?
Ron Yeats scored 16 goals in 454 appearances for Liverpool (1961–1971), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.
When did Ron Yeats play for Liverpool?
Ron Yeats played for Liverpool FC from 1961 to 1971.
Where is Ron Yeats from?
Ron Yeats was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.