Cameron, Emmas five-year-old son, is a Liverpool fan and recognises his grandad in old TV clips. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. Lloyd would never play for the club again, sold to Coventry City that summer for the biggest fee Liverpool had ever received. My thoughts are with his wife and children. England won 10. What he said was typical, "Jesus Christ did I write that?". "He was a wonderful player and a fantastic example to everyone. Everyone says that, she says with a laugh. Hughes, who also played for Rotherham, Blackpool, Hull, Mansfield and Swansea, went on to make his mark in television as a captain on the BBC's A Question of Sport quiz show. Hughes hosted the short-lived BBC game show Box Clever during 1986 and 1987. My father had cancer and we have been through it all, chemo all the horrible things that it brings. Thanks Emlyn. My memory of meeting with Emlyn Hughes is rather unusual, I was out in Moscow with my late (d.22/07/2002) husband Albert's job in the early 70's when the England football team came to play, all the Ex Pats went to the match of course to support them. So Dad just said, Oh right. he asked them, and only when they replied "Please" would he sign for them adding "That little word got me to where I am today - remember it." But he was never spoilt and aloof like some of todays stars and his down-to-earth attitude endeared him to millions, especially on BBC1s A Question of Sport. kaz from margate the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. In later years he became a passionate horseracing fan, part-owning a runner in last year's Grand National. I moved to Pocklington, near York 7 years ago. We picked him up and took him to St John Ambulance and he came round fine. As the promotions manager for Hi Tec Sports,Emlyn was an after dinner speaker for my Company and I can say that he was always the perfect gentleman and above all a nice guy, with no ego at all. Emlyn walked Emma down the aisle when she married husband Dave in February 2004 at St Pauls Cathedral (a privilege afforded by Emlyns OBE) before a second operation left him with permanent damage to his left side. Smith was soon back in action, which meant a temporary return to midfield for Hughes, but when Liverpool made the trip to Highbury to face Arsenal in early November matters turned decisively. There still isnt a day that goes past where I dont think of him, she says. Across the span of these months, Hughes alternated between midfield and left-back, as Shankly sought the right chemistry for his faltering champions. "This boy, Emlyn Hughes, is a first-class example of how all young lads should set about learning the game at professional level. One of Liverpool great centre halfs. Not a wild statement but TRUE. And thats when it hit. Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. You will never be forgotten but will be sadly missed. He never moaned or said: Why me? He was just lovely to be with and we spent more time together., Smiling, she recalls one odd change after his surgery. He played in the next game in the same position. YNWA. Hughes would sporadically return to action, usually at left-back as cover, or occasionally in place of an inconsistent Kennedy; he would play his last games for Liverpool in the two unsuccessful attempts to beat Manchester United in the 1979 FA Cup semi-final, occasions that came fast off the back of Hughes testimonial game against Borussia Monchengladbach. Id gone to get him some tablets and then the doctor, whod visit on his way home, said, You havent got much time., So I went in and that was it. 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May he rest in peace. William of TexasHe was one of the greatest players of his era. All rights reserved. He left the programme in 1981, but returned in 1984, this time playing against England's former rugby union captain Bill Beaumont. Its a very sad day for liverpool, the country and football! Hughes died of a brain tumour, aged 57, in 2004. Sadly missed. He just seemed like a nice, ordinary, well-mannered guy. England progressed to the quarter finals, where they were defeated by West Germany. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. Tameem AdelYou taught us how it feels to be a footballer. will will miss u. we hope u r.i.p. cyberdol - ThailandIts a very sad day for liverpool, MartinA Liverpool great, who will be sadly missed. Roger Lammin, LFC fan from OxfordMy memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. A great man A great football player A great ambassador for the game and life God Bless Emlyn and his family. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. Emlyn Hughes' widow on brain tumour which killed him Stephen WallaceAs a young lad I have ever lating memories of Emlyn lifting the European Cup & being involved in that great era for Liverpool Football Club.. he's one of the reasons I'm an Ulster Red today,will also never forget his laugh on Question of Sport,deepest sympathy to his family.. Chris HaddenAs a teenager in the 70's Emlyn was an inspiration and role model to me. Hughes started playing for Liverpool Football Club in 1967. BBC SPORT | Football | Obituary: Emlyn Hughes He helped the club to four league titles, two European Cups, an FA Cup victory . Goodnite, Godbless xx, steve tayloralway`s smiling, you were a PROPER liverpool player, brilliant, loved you then, love you now. He joined our party and signed autographs for everyone who requested one. It is a sad day when he passed away but I will never forget him. "Before that, I was a footballer maybe 15% of people knew. "Football will definitely miss him - he was a legend.". Former soccer star Emlyn Hughes was recovering after an operation to remove a brain tumour. Prior to returning to Columbia as a Professor in 2006, Hughes was a Professor of Physics at Caltech for 11 years. God bless you and your family Crazy Horse from all scousers in the USA. "He was just such a lovely and enthusiastic bloke," said Bill Beaumont, the former England rugby captain who for many years was his opposite captain on A Question of Sport. A Gent and a Legend.Thanks for the memories, EMLYN CRAZY HORSE HUGHES RIP. BBC - Cumbria - Sport - Football great Emlyn Hughes He will be sadly missed. Emlyn Hughes: Is it John Reid or Princess Anne? - YouTube Barbara and Emma say Emlyn would have been delighted with Liverpools success this season. But you learn to get by.. He for me, a liverpool fan for fifty years, man and boy, was mr liverpool,in my opinion present and future players of liverpool should sit down and watch videos of emlyn, who to me was one of the best players that ever wore the famous red shirt.god bless emlyn . He loved life, loved his football. We had a brilliant time, says Emma. Whatever work he did for me he did it with the same enthusiasm as when he played football,, a true pro. Emlyn, Shanks, Bob and Joe have already got the Captain's armband ready for you. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. True to his word, Shankly swooped on Hughes as soon as Blackpool gave him the green light, a transfer that was partly facilitated by the man who had fought tooth and nail to fend off the advances of Liverpool. The following season Rotherham appeared to be holding their ground in the Second Division and were 9th at the start of 1983. We had a brilliant time, says Emma. And he always had a smile.. Dad asked what his chances were, how many survived. England could not qualify for the World Cup after a defeat by Italy, but Hughes nonetheless celebrated a 50th cap when England beat the Italians 20 in the final qualifier at Wembley at the end of 1977. At Anfield, by now Shankly had, too, begun to see Hughes future in a defensive role, yet not the one that Ramsey had handed him. From member of Englands World Cup-winning squad to picking up the injury that would eventually end his career before its time, Byrne was just a few days short of his 28th birthday and had many mountains still to conquer, yet he would play just 50 more games for the club before prematurely yielding to retirement. Terrance Eganu were the gratest player of all times. Later that year he also turned out for Swansea City, with whom he brought his playing career to a close. Eric AtkinsonAs a fifteen year old schoolboy, Emlyn played for Risedale School in the football team, the rugby team, won the Barrow Schools' Cross Country and competed in the Inter School Sports. Nicknamed Crazy Horse , he captained. a true gentleman and a great pro,god bless. It had to be M&S. He was sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers for 90,000 in August 1979. We went back and carried on., Three weeks later Emlyn fell off his bike. And he always had a smile.. [citation needed] He once identified a picture of a heavily muddied jockey as John Reid, only to be told it was Princess Anne. In addition to Wolves, he later played for Rotherham United, Hull City, Mansfield Town and Swansea City. A brain tumour was diagnosed and in August 2003 Emlyn had his first operation. Essentially Paisleys fourth-choice central defender in 1977/78, Hansen was not to be restricted for long, and when he was paired alongside Thompson for the European Cup final the future had descended; by October 1978, Hansen had claimed the No. "One of those players who everyone admired, one of those few people on TV who everyone enjoyed. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. His death feels like the death of my youth. Football great Emlyn Hughes dies. We also got to mingle with the team at the Queens Birthday Party at the embassy the following day. A great loss to everyone. Barbara says: We never discussed death because he never considered it but Emlyn would have wanted to die at home.. His medals say it all. Lawrence Dallaglios mum gave him an England cap so he wore that. Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. He also made 62 appearances for his country - 23 as captain - his last coming in 1980. Liverpool lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Hughes caught out of position for the winning goal. I was shocked to see the news about the most loved Liverpool player, who shuns the term "star" He just loved the game, and poured his heart into every match. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. Rodney shook his head in disbelief as he was in the penalty area at the time. It was growing back but he got a few looks. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. Questions were raised about Ramsey's decisions during the game. He never stopped, he was up and down the pitch, cajoling everyone. Phil Neal told BBC Radio Five Live Hughes was an inspirational figure in the club's success in the 1970s and 80s. Liverpool FC captain Emlyn Hughes holding the European Cup at Wembley on May 10, 1978. In the years to come, while England lurched from being outclassed by West Germany in the two-legged 1972 European Championship playoffs to failing to qualify for the 1974 World Cup with Hughes shackled to left-back, at Liverpool he was Shanklys on-pitch general, dictating a new rise of a fresh team from the centre of midfield, joining forces with Ian Callaghan, who had switched from the right-hand side. My prayers are with his family at this time. RIP, Emlyn. peteone of the all time greats a great team leader the best england captain and all time best lfc player and captain r.i.p. He was my inspiration.GOODBYE, Sydney God Bless Emlyn - a great bloke - from a Blue, A TRUE LEGEND.A REAL GENTLEMAN.AND A SAD LOSS TO FOOTBALL, ONE OF LIVERPOOLS TRUE LEGANDS NEVER TO BE FORGOTTON. His main aim was to go to Australia for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, where England came back victorious. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. Hughes also played for Hull City, later becoming a director. The following season Hughes made just 16 appearances in the side, enough to earn his final title medal. He made just 28 appearances prior to his move but those performances caught the eye of Bill Shankly. Barbara says: We went to our GP, then a specialist who sent him for an MRI scan. Paul CarterAn infectious personality..even in adversity..an inspiration to us all..deeply saddened. John A in New Jersey, USACome on without, Come on within you aint seen nothin' if you never saw Emlyn. Emlyn Hughes was a great ambassador for English football. The Barber duly placed the photo next to the mirror and got to work. His last public appearance was at the 2004 Grand National, seven months before his death; he was interviewed on Grandstand as an owner of Mantles Prince, one of the runners. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. 'Crazy Horse' Emlyn Hughes dies at 57 | Media | The Guardian Hughes made his Wolves debut at the Baseball Ground on 22 August 1979 in a 10 win over Derby County. Four days later, Hughes captained Liverpool to a 31 win over Borussia Mnchengladbach in Rome to win the 1977 European Cup Final, the first time the team won Europe's most prestigious club title. He was also said to have had further strained relationships with other team-mates too, while his political leanings were later brought into question by many. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. A crowd of 25,290 at Anfield sent the testimonial fund for the Liverpool and England skipper soaring beyond. I watched him play many times in my youth in those fantastic Derby Games. He was on commentary duties for BBC radio at Hillsborough. i hope the liverpool team will follow crazy horse. Rest in peace Crazy Horse, we'll miss you. the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. Hughes was now predominantly a central defender and played in a tactically disastrous team against Italy in Rome, which marked the lowest point of Revie's tenure as England manager. Hughes twice lifted the European Cup, first in Rome in 1977, then at Wembley in 1978. He had been suffering from cancer for 15 months, but according to his wife, Barbara, his condition had deteriorated in the last few days and he died at home in Sheffield with his family around him yesterday morning. Dave Price He was everything a footballer should be. RIP. It is placed in front of a new office building on Abbey Road which was also named Emlyn Hughes House after him. Thanks for the glory. "[citation needed] He also was a member of the punditry panel for BBC Television's coverage of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. I'm a reds fan but only managed to see Emlyn play for the team were I was born Hull City. Ahmed(Manu U Fan)He was simply the best captain I have ever seen- Deepest Sympathises to all who knew him. California I was born in Liverpool and saw Crazy Horse play many, many times. "It was growing back but he got a few looks. Emlyn, you will be missed. He was born in Barrow-in-Furness on August 28, 1947 and began his footballing career at Barrow before moving to Blackpool. That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. 1964 interview with future Liverpool star Emlyn Hughes. NickI just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. Clive ClaytonAs the promotions manager for Hi Tec Sports,Emlyn was an after dinner speaker for my Company and I can say that he was always the perfect gentleman and above all a nice guy, with no ego at all. Gave me my favourite childhood phrase: "Liverpool are magic, Everton are tragic". Then came the children: Emma, 41, who now runs a marketing agency and lives in West London, and Emlyn,. 13.8K subscribers 32K views 11 years ago A classic "Question of Sport" moment from the late, great Emlyn Hughes. Hughes became much mimicked for his competitive nature and high-pitched protestations when not being able to recall an answer. When he lived in Formby he did a lot of great work for a local children's charity. He had time for everybody and will be sadly missed.

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