BILL SHANKLY may be spinning in his grave over the number of overseas footballers being imported to his beloved Liverpool.

Only this week the Reds signed three players from three different countries.

Saints legend Lawrie McMenemy remembers when his side were in the forefront of recruiting from Europe.

But there was a difference - Southampton's Scandinavian signings proved an unqualified success.

One of them is approaching his 400th appearance for the club and has deservedly been awarded a testimonial year.

Don't miss Big Mac's thoughts in today's Daily Echo.