“He was a real, true fella. He was. If he made a promise he wouldn’t break that promise for anybody.”

But it wasn’t all just about football, Anfield and winning trophies. Paisley was a loving family man who loved the simple life away from the game and doted on his children and grandchildren.

Whenever the Reds played abroad Paisley would bring plenty of gifts back to his home in Woolton.

Jessie always received a plaque with the name of the town or city and sometimes a blouse or scarf, while he would always bring back a doll with the national dress for daughter Christine.

Jessie, who also describes herself as one of the original WAG’s, explains: “His family life was very important to him and he loved his children and grandchildren.

“He lived for his job. He loved Liverpool FC and I am so proud that he will never be forgotten.”

The book also reveals the family’s heartbreak as Paisley was struck down by Alzheimer’s, and opens their family album to reveal the last ever pictures taken of him.

Jessie recalls how in the early stages he started to forget the way home from Anfield, then a couple of years later, the summer before his passing, he delighted them all by kicking around a ball.

She says: “Eventually we had to face up to the fact in retirement that Bob was starting to become unwell.

“When he finally went into the nursing home, that was the worst time for me. It was just as bad as when he died. He had reached the stage when he couldn’t understand things.

“I remember the first time that happened. We were coming home from the Liverpool football ground and reached the top of our road.

“Bob turned to me and said: ‘Where do we go now?’ I said: ‘Don’t be daft, Bob. You know we live down there” But the truth was, he didn’t know.”

But she adds: “The one thing he never forgot was his football. I remember the last time he was in one of our houses in Woolton.

“We had brought him home for the day from the nursing home. We sat outside in the garden. His grandchild Rachael was there and she started kicking a ball to him.

“All the other senses had gone but he was kicking it back properly. That was amazing.”

* The Real Bob Paisley is on sale in all good bookshops now priced £20. Or to order a copy call 0845 143 0001 or visit: www.merseyshop.com.