During a debut season to cherish, McHale made 32 appearances, scoring 3 goals, and his place in the side was secure under new boss Bill Shankly. Over the next three seasons he made a further 96 appearances scoring a further 20 goals.
During McHale's initial stint with the team, he made 32 appearances, scored 3 goals, and had a solid place in the lineup under new manager Bill Shankly. Over the next few seasons, he continued to make significant contributions, appearing in 96 more games and scoring 20 additional goals.