Roger Lammin, LFC fan from OxfordMy memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. John Toshack, who made his name as a Liverpool striker in the 1970s, told BBC Radio Five Live that Hughes would have played an outstanding role in any dressing room. BBC SPORT | Football | Obituary: Emlyn Hughes Emlyn, you are gone too soon. 2013, 2014. YNWA, Ashmemorable footballing days and will be sadly misssed by people in football and outside of football, Ste Evans - LiverpoolEmlyn Hughes epitomised the Liverpool spirit of the late 60's and seventies teams - they never gave up. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. crazy horse youll never walk alone. All our deepest condolences go to his wife and family. Hughes's involvement with the BBC also included work as an analyst on radio. Rooney later apologised. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. Meanwhile, England were about to fly to Mexico and defend the World Cup won four years earlier. He was a great footballer who i loved to watch in those great days of when he played for liverpool. My memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. Paul CarterAn infectious personality..even in adversity..an inspiration to us all..deeply saddened. Emlyn Hughes, captain of Liverpool and England, a forceful and exuberant left-half, whose charging runs upfield earned him the nickname Crazy Horse, has died aged 57. We'll never forget you. I'm his age, and can't believe he's left us. Promotion was missed by four points, but the finish of 7th place was the Millers' highest since the 1960s. After walking away from football management, Hughes moved into radio, television and print media, also gaining huge popularity for his appearances on A Question of Sport. "Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. NickI just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. r.i.p. Emlyn hughes funeral hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy The bigger the game, the better he was.". Well Ill be the second person to survive, then., That attitude helped us too because we couldnt wallow in self-pity., He got nicer if that was possible, says Barbara. Questions were raised about Ramsey's decisions during the game. He desereved to win all he got I will always admire him he was an inspiration to me. Magnificent for England and 'Pool. But you learn to get by.. 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The policeman peered through the window and said that he did not recognise the man, to which Shankly replied: "No, but you will! And football fans have been paying their tributes to Hughes on the 606 message boards. . Ahmed(Manu U Fan)He was simply the best captain I have ever seen- Deepest Sympathises to all who knew him. Ray NashEmlyn was a great captain, and a great ambassador for Liverpool on and off the field. You'll Never Walk Alone. Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. He helped the club to four league titles, two European Cups, an FA Cup victory . California I was born in Liverpool and saw Crazy Horse play many, many times. you'll never walk alone. However, the side plummeted down the table. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. 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." May he rest in peace. The couple married in 1972 after a typically understated proposal. It is almost 10 years since a brain tumour claimed the life of the life of one of Britains most famous and inspirational sportsmen, and that positive outlook, cheerful in the very face of death, is among the many memories that his family treasure. The 55-year-old former Liverpool and England captain was admitted to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in. Later that month Hughes was also appointed England captain, replacing Bobby Moore, by caretaker boss Joe Mercer. Hed just come back from the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and he said, I think its time we thought about getting married everybodys beginning to talk about us. He died where he wanted to die!. SueAlways gave an autograph and a smile to the waiting fans when he came out of training, fabulous player maybe now having a pint or to with bill, Steve BeechA truely classy guy, and what a footballer. 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It's still a horrible, horrible thing, but you don't need to die now. Roy in Dallas TexasA sad day for all football fans around the world. I just closed the door on the room where he died. November 9th marks the anniversary of the death of former Liverpool captain . ", Chief executive Rick Parry said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to wife Barbara, children Emma and Emlyn junior, and the rest of the family at this sad time.". Barbara says: We never discussed death because he never considered it but Emlyn would have wanted to die at home.. TonyGave it his all, not only for the Liver Bird, but anything he set out to do. All rights reserved. Out of this world! Emlyn Hughes was the epitome of enthusiasm for the game, loyalty to club and country, and all-round professionalism that is so rarely seen today. Don Johnson, FazakerleyThe death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. It had to be M&S. ", Post your Emlyn Hughes tributes on the 606 message boards. I knew nothing about football but a friend and I went to collect the teams autographs, when we came to a table where I recognised Kevin Keegan and we passed our sheets of paper around for signing. He underwent surgery for a brain tumour in August last year and his condition deteriorated in the last few days. He was simply the best captain I have ever seen- Deepest Sympathises to all who knew him. Hughes for his part tried his very best to stop himself hugging his royal team-mate, though the threat of a handbag around his head partly did the trick. Barbara, who now has three grandchildren, was 19 when they met in a pub in Barrow-in-Furness in 1967. And thats when it hit. Barbara says: Although he was away a lot, the door would always open and hed be there. As 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.. As a teenager in the 70's Emlyn was an inspiration and role model to me. Alongside Peter Jones again, he was present at the Hillsborough disaster in April 1989. Happy memories, tinged with sadness today. That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. He lifted the spirits of the team when they journeyed to Rome for the European Cup Final and the rest is history. I'm 59 years old and can remember when Shanks signed Emlyn from Blackpool as a raw younster who became a great inspirational footballer for Liverpool and England and he captained both. Family man: Barbara and Emma today; sleepless nights with baby Emlyn. He went on to win the League Cup in his first season with Wolves the only trophy he did not win with Liverpool lifting it as captain after a 10 win over Nottingham Forest at Wembley. My thoughts are with him and his family. He was a member of the ATLAS experiment at the LHC in Geneva, Switzerland, where his group was involved in both hardware (pixel detector) and data analysis (studies of jets, photons and the Higgs). PamelaHe was one of the greats. He was on commentary duties for BBC radio at Hillsborough. By the time theyd prepared a room and sent the ambulance it was too late, she says. You will be always in our minds, Hughes. He holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD from Columbia, which he earned working at CERN with Nobel Laureate Jack Steinberger. He started his career at Blackpool in 1964 before moving to Liverpool in 1967. We were chatting to the guys at the table when this little voice squeaks up Dont you want my autograph then? In my ignorance I answered by asking him are you one of the team then? Which caused the rest of the table to roar with laughter, of course the cheeky faced team member was Emlyn. Great fellow, great player. Gave me my favourite childhood phrase: "Liverpool are magic, Everton are tragic". Diane KendrickAs a 13 year old Emlyn was my hero and I had his autograph dated 1969. The Barber duly placed the photo next to the mirror and got to work. I couldn't believe my luck when, 2 years ago, he played at our local football club with his charity team (David Johnson etc). r.i.p. I cannot believe itThis guy was my hero when I was growing up in Ireland. So Dad just said, Oh right. In 1973, Hughes won his first League title with Liverpool and his first European honour with the UEFA Cup, against Borussia Mnchengladbach. He began his playing career at Blackpool but was signed by Bill Shankly for Liverpool in 1967, playing 657 games during 12 years at Anfield. Liverpool were 2-1 winners, a result that returned them to the top of the First Division, yet after an FA Cup exit away to Everton a game that Hughes was cup-tied for Shanklys side drifted to a fifth-placed finish, winning only two of their remaining 11 league games as the goals dried up. KeithEmlyn Hughes was the epitome of enthusiasm for the game, loyalty to club and country, and all-round professionalism that is so rarely seen today. Emlyn Hughes hit the jackpot last night. Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence said: "We still have the old boys' association, we still have that closeness. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He was my inspiration.GOODBYE, AussieSydney God Bless Emlyn - a great bloke - from a Blue, michael molphyA TRUE LEGEND.A REAL GENTLEMAN.AND A SAD LOSS TO FOOTBALL, SLIPONE OF LIVERPOOLS TRUE LEGANDS NEVER TO BE FORGOTTON. Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour at the age of 57. I was in the Kop, LFC were playing Man City, Rodney Marsh was goal bound on his own. He joined our party and signed autographs for everyone who requested one. BBC SPORT | Football | Football pays tribute to Hughes 19,681 views Apr 16, 2015 89 Dislike Share Save Valerie Harvey 18 subscribers Subscribe Emlyn Hughes rare footage in conversation at the AWD. As part of the sweeping changes that Shankly had implemented at the beginning of the 1970s, the demise of Ron Yeats had been dealt with by the pairing of Tommy Smith and Larry Lloyd in central defence, who were covered by the adaptable Ian Ross, until the ambitious Scot departed Liverpool in search of guaranteed first-team football elsewhere. [9], In later years, Hughes lived a quiet retirement, occasionally working as an after-dinner or motivational speaker. Dad asked what his chances were, how many survived. He taught at Caltech for 11 years before returning to Columbia in 2006. "Yozzer" epitomised everything that was great about the team.He was one of us and we were all in it together.Thanks, Emlyn, for the example you set and for the time of our lives. He became Liverpool captain in 1973, taking over from Tommy Smith and his years at Anfield were the most successful in the clubs history. Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. He was always positive from day one. Quality individual and showed what was right with the game. I can't drink on chemo, but when I'm off the tablets I will be able to have a pint and go out for a good meal. England forward Wayne Rooney attracted controversy after throwing his black armband to the floor, following a 42nd minute substitution for Alan Smith. JOHNNY STEVENSONScottish through and through but my team is Liverpool. It was a good job my dad didn't give the barber a photo of Kevin Keegan! Having not played a single minute in Mexico, between the autumn of 1970 and the spring of 1974 Hughes was to be Englands first choice left-back, Ramsey failing to follow the example set by Shankly in building his team around him in a more central position. Liverpool FC Honours "It was growing back but he got a few looks. Honest, trustworthy, loyal, respectful, passionate and skilful. He was always positive from day one. Rotherham were relegated after winning only one more game during the season. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. Not at left-back, but in midfield instead; alongside Willie Stevenson, in place of the injured Milne. His death feels like the death of my youth. Both of you loved and missed. R.I.P Emlyn, gone but not forgotten. BBC - Liverpool - Sport - Emlyn Hughes dies I just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. He never played for Liverpool again. After scoring goals in a memorable win over Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park, Hughes was made Liverpool captain after Tommy Smith had a publicised falling-out with Shankly, who nonetheless kept him in the team. A terrible loss and to early. The family were together at Newmarket Races in 2003 when there was the first sign of Emlyns illness. 6 shirt as his own, and with Alan Kennedy now ensconced at left-back, Hughes became the odd man out, despite remaining as club captain. And he always had a smile.. Barbara says: Emlyn would have loved the idea of it have a party, watch football, and raise money for a wonderful cause. She says brain cancer research is underfunded and wants more done to save families from similar heartbreak. In February 1967, after 28 appearances for Blackpool, Hughes joined Liverpool for 65,000 (equivalent to 1,255,133 in 2021). "He was a wonderful player and a fantastic example to everyone. Liverpool FC captain Emlyn Hughes holding the European Cup at Wembley on May 10, 1978. In the absence of Shanklys first-choice No. Its still difficult for Barbara, Emlyns wife for 32 years, to talk about her loss. Thanks Emlyn. Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. MarkI'm not from Liverpool, but the guy was a great advert for your city, for commitment and for sportsmanship. i have been thinking over the past couple of days why i ahve always had special affection for Emlyn Hughes and why, despite seeing thousands of good and great players, he remains my all time footballing hero. Watching them in the late 70's and throughout the 80's with him as captain of probably THE GREATEST FOOTBALL TEAM EVER. Hughes, whose condition deteriorated in recent weeks, also leaves two children, Emma, 29, and 26-year-old Emlyn Jnr. will will miss u. we hope u r.i.p. Not a wild statement but TRUE. steveAs a scot and a Aberdeen fan i wish to express my sympathy to the family of Emylin Hughes. Dad asked what his chances were, how many survived. Scouses from the Bay Area of the USA. You will never be forgotten but will be sadly missed. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. Three days later, Liverpool were knocked out of the European Cup at Anfield by Red Star Belgrade, Smith conspicuous by his absence even among the five-man list of substitutes, from where he would remain ostracised by Shankly for a further three weeks. [citation needed] A statue of Hughes was unveiled in his birthplace of Barrow-in-Furness in 2008. What an introduction! Emlyn Hughes dies aged 57 | The Independent | The Independent We picked him up and took him to St John Ambulance and he came round fine. 'Emlyn leaves a wife, Barbara, and two children. Emlyn Hughes' widow on brain tumour which killed him - Irish Mirror Lloyd would never play for the club again, sold to Coventry City that summer for the biggest fee Liverpool had ever received. It's the small things you remember most. 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. Additionally, Prof. Hughes leads a small effort in medical imaging, using polarized noble gases, in collaboration with the Columbia Medical School. Through this, he occasionally appeared as a pundit on ITV's football coverage. What an introduction! Hughes would ultimately never play in a World Cup. cyberdol - ThailandIts a very sad day for liverpool, MartinA Liverpool great, who will be sadly missed. The National Football Museum in Preston started its Hall of Fame in 2002 with the inductees chosen by a selection panel that included Gordon Banks, Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Jack Charlton, Mark Lawrenson and Gary Lineker. A classic interview from 1964 between Blackpool and England star and part time editor and journalist Jimmy Armfield and a young seventeen year old full back born in Barrow-in-Furness who's father played for the British Lions Rugby Union side as well as appearing in the other code for Barrow, who has just completed his first year as a professional footballer with Blackpool FC. neil etheridgei am so sad and wish to pass my thoughts to his family and all football fans,it does'nt matter which team you follow when a great human being is taken from this world so young rip emlyn. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. Emlyn Hughes' widow and daughter speak of - Liverpool Echo kaz from margate the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. It is almost 10 years since a brain tumour claimed the life of the life of one of Britains most famous and inspirational sportsmen, and that positive outlook, cheerful in the very face of death, is among the many memories that his family treasure. I thought he was joking. Emlyn Hughes, captain of Liverpool and England, a forceful and exuberant left-half, whose charging runs upfield earned him the nickname Crazy Horse, has died aged 57. Shankly was enamoured with Hughes from the moment he saw him, and upon being given short shrift by Blackpool he would still phone the player every Sunday morning to proclaim that he would soon be heading to Anfield, and to check that the teenager was sufficiently looking after himself. By the time theyd prepared a room and sent the ambulance it was too late, she says. Revie selected Hughes for further games through the early part of 1977, during which time Liverpool sought an unprecedented treble of League Championship, FA Cup and European Cup. He loved life and people and will be sadly missed. Goodnite, Godbless xx, steve tayloralway`s smiling, you were a PROPER liverpool player, brilliant, loved you then, love you now. They won the title but lost the FA Cup final to bitter rivals Manchester United. Emlyn was a great captain, and a great ambassador for Liverpool on and off the field. A terrible loss and to early. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. u were the gratest player of all times. RIP Emlyn. I'm a reds fan but only managed to see Emlyn play for the team were I was born Hull City. When he lived in Formby he did a lot of great work for a local children's charity. Good bye and Rest in Peace. The family were together at Newmarket Races in 2003 when there was the first sign of Emlyns illness. And thats when it hit. Prior to returning to Columbia as a Professor in 2006, Hughes was a Professor of Physics at Caltech for 11 years. Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. Still, Shankly kept his options open, and when Hughes was signed it was largely perceived to be with left-back in mind if not immediately, then certainly in the longer term. Hughes earned a Ph.D. from Columbia and a B.S. Smith and Hughes' off-field relationship, already strained due to the bribery incident 18 months earlier, fractured beyond all repair after this, although it never visibly affected their football. When he was in a room youd know about it. Alongside Peter Jones he was present at the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985, saying "Football has died and the hooligans have won. I thought he was joking. The doctor called that night.. Both of you loved and missed. Over the years, Professor Hughes research interests have spanned areas of atomic, nuclear and particle physics. 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.
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