RIP Jessie Paisley

Liverpool Football Club were today deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jessie Paisley, wife of legendary Reds manager Bob.

Jessie passed away in hospital on Wednesday morning at the age of 96 after being diagnosed with an infection of the heart last week.

She was right by Bob's side as he became the most successful manager in Liverpool FC's history, guiding the Reds to six league titles, three European Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Cup and one European Super Cup during his nine-year tenure at the helm between 1974 and 1983.

"She was the driving force behind my dad," son Graham said today.

"She idolised my dad and was very much Liverpool Football Club through and through. In fact, the last piece of good news she got was the team beating the two Manchester clubs in the cups - she was very pleased about that.

"She was so fully supportive of what my dad did - she was always 100 per cent behind him. There was no side to her and she never begrudged the time he'd have to spend away from home.

"She was a schoolteacher most of her working life, so when my dad was off on his travels, she was very much the one in charge of the family. She controlled what was going on and even controlled my dad when he was at home - she was a very organised lady.

"In many ways, she was his unpaid secretary and would help him write speeches and respond to correspondence. Obviously the demands of football were different back then to what they are now, but she was very protective of his limited home life.

"If he came home and things were stressful, she knew when to say something or when not to mention anything about games - she got the balance right most of the time."

Three years after Bob passed away in February 1996, Liverpool FC unveiled a permanent tribute to him outside the Kop at Anfield in the form of the Paisley Gates.

The gateway was opened by Jessie in April 1999 and features the three European Cups the Reds won under Paisley's management.

"That was a big thrill for her," added Graham. "My dad was so proud of the three European Cups and to have those on the gates at the Kop was a real privilege.

"We have a wonderful photo of her at the opening of the gates and in many ways that moment epitomised what she thought of my dad."

Everybody at Liverpool Football Club would like to pass on their condolences to Jessie's family and friends at this difficult time

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/rip-jessie-paisley

RIP Jessie

YNWA

RIP Jessie

Go join Bob.

Thoughts with the family.


YNWA.

RIP Jessie... behind every great man...

RIP.

There is a good interview with her on the offal from 6 years back here
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/jessie-paisley-the-big-interview

Very sad to hear of Mrs Paisley's passing.

What an honour it was a few yeras back to lsiten to her talk at half time in a game v spurs. You could hear a pin drop the ground went that quite, away end as well, thats respect. And a very humble story she told to.

R.I.P Mrs Paisley, at least your back with Bob 

RIP a very important LFC  Family member lost. Thoughts are with her family.

RIP a very important LFC  Family member lost.

Liverpool royalty mate

RIP Mrs Jessie Paisley, you'll be reunited with Bob.

You'll Never Walk Alone.

Condolences to all the family.

Rip Mrs Paisley.

Thoughts are with her family.

RIP Mrs Jessie Paisley.

You'll Never Walk Alone

R.I.P.

RIP Lady Jessie Paisley.

RIP Jessie Paisley

YNWA

RIP Jessie Paisley

YNWA

Very sad news,

she was Bob's rock,   RIP Mrs Paisley

condolences to the Paisley family

              YNWA

RIP YNWA

RIP Jessie. YNWA

RIP Mrs Paisley.
Hope you pair enjoy looking down on the new era.

RIP Jessie.
YNWA

Rest in Peace Jessie. 

YNWA

Rest in peace Mrs Paisley.

Guys - I just need to say this. I read through this thread, and I see individuals from North America, South America, Asia, UK, Ireland, and wherever else, coming together, commiserating as one, and expressing our condolences in one voice, for a member of our family, and I feel proud.

We may sometimes have opposing views; sometimes we share the same objectives; or even argue with one another - but we always come together in moments of sadness and difficulty and we become one through solidarity.

I will always be proud to be a part of this family we call the Reds.

Thank you.

RIP Jessie

Behind every good man is a good woman

YNWA

RIP Jessie Paisley

YNWA

Rip MRS PAISLEY,

YNWA.

RIP Jessie, condolences to friends and family YNWA

R.I.P.

RIP Mrs Paisley, go and join Bob in heaven.

R.I.P. Mrs Paisley, YNWA.

RIP Jessie.

YNWA

RIP Mrs. Paisley

YNWA

RIP Jessie now reunited with Bob ,condolences to family YNWA

Many many years ago (candy sponsor era) I was invited with my dad to see liverpool. I had the privilage of sitting at her table for dinner, after we had eaten she walked me down to the changing rooms so I could get a few autographs. On the way a security guy stopped me (a little 7 year old skamp) and asked what I was doing, she grabbed me by the hand and simply said - 'its ok, the lad is with me'. No problems, the guard just nodded and let us past..! I am not sure how many people would have done that for a young lad, from what I remeber she was lovely. Even enjoyed my stories about school and what not...

She was a truly wonderful person - I would not go as far as to say we were mates, or that she would even remeber me. I guess that's the mark of a great person.

RIP Jessie

Rest in peace Mrs Paisley. A very sad day for the football club.

You'll never walk alone.

 R.I.P. Jessie,thank you for the support you gave Bob over all those years,like Bob you are also a LIVERPOOL LEGEND.Y.N.W.A.

RIP, Jessie.

YNWA.

A really lovely Lady , a great support to Sir Bob. RIP Lady Jessie , safe at last with Sir Bob.
Deepest sympathy to the family. YNWA.

It was really nice to read this.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/jessie-paisley-in-her-own-words

YNWA Jessie - give the ol' fella a hug from us

RIP Jessie, enjoy your reunion with Sir Bob, both of you are now reunited for eternity and beyond xxx

R.I.P. Mrs Jessie Paisley.
Y.N.W.A.

R.I.P. Jessie Paisley.

Y.N.W.A.

RIP Jessie

YNWA!

RIP Mrs Paisley

You are now back with Sir Bob

R.I.P.   Y.N.W.A

RIP Mrs. Paisley,  YNWA

Rest in peace i'm glad you got to see the club in the right hands.

YNWA

Sounds like she was a great and loving person. RIP Mrs. Paisley

RIP ..
she was the support to the legend, always there for him..
RESPECT 

RIP Jessie, like Bob in being a good person which is the best thing that anyone can ever say about someone.

RIP Jessie. Echo all the heartfelt thoughts people have left in here.

YNWA

RIP Jess, behind every man is a great woman.

RIP Lady Jessie Paisley.

Exactly my sentiment.

RIP Jessie

Perfect wife for the best of men,both will never be forgotten.

Behind every successful man there's a lady, but Jessie Paisley was truly side by side with Bob.

Thanked the big man for us and RIP both of you beautiful people!

RIP Mrs Paisley

Your in heaven now watching Kenny bring back the good old days hopefully beside Bob

YNWA xx