Fagan – a founding member of the Reds’ iconic Bootroom – managed the club for 131 games between 1983 and 1985, winning a treble of league, European Cup and League Cup in his first campaign at the helm.
A quiet and effective worker behind the scenes, Joe's succession to the Anfield throne was the logical step after he had risen through the ranks under Bob Paisley after Bill Shankly resigned back in 1974.
On July 1, 1983 - a month after Paisley stepped down - 'Smokin' Joe' continued the Bootroom tradition by taking up the reins as boss.