Former soccer star Emlyn Hughes was recovering after an operation to remove a brain tumour. And he always had a smile.. The league title went to Forest too, but Liverpool retained the European Cup with a 10 win over FC Bruges at Wembley, allowing Hughes to lift the trophy for a second consecutive year. Barbara says: Emlyn would have loved the idea of it have a party, watch football, and raise money for a wonderful cause.. He was a great footballer who i loved to watch in those great days of when he played for liverpool. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. His main aim was to go to Australia for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, where England came back victorious. 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. TonyGave it his all, not only for the Liver Bird, but anything he set out to do. My prayers are with his family at this time. We picked him up and took him to St John Ambulance and he came round fine. Gave me my favourite childhood phrase: "Liverpool are magic, Everton are tragic". Tameem AdelYou taught us how it feels to be a footballer. England dominated the match but were denied constantly by Polish goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski. Again, Ramseys inflexibility was brought into question, inclusive of his lack of vision concerning Hughes. I remember this big man.. and he was just that a Big Man. I watched him play many times in my youth in those fantastic Derby Games. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. Growing up as a teenager in the 70's and watching the Reds gave us all some of the most magical experiences we could ever wish for. He was an inspirational player and he will never be forgotten. A brain tumour was diagnosed and in August 2003 Emlyn had his first operation. And suddenly theres nobody there. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. I cannot believe itThis guy was my hero when I was growing up in Ireland. That is something very few people get to do.. Where did you grow up? The former Liverpool and England captain died from a brain tumour last week aged 57. I hope his reaction to his two goals against Everton at Goodison in the 70's are shown tonight as a fitting tribute. His attitude, effort, and commitment were second to none. Hughes earned a Ph.D. from Columbia and a B.S. 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. After being refused a trial by local side Barrow, Hughes joined First Division side Blackpool. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It was his enthusiasm and humour that was most impressive. Along with Nobby Stiles, Hughes was one of only two outfield players who did not feature in any game. Through this, he occasionally appeared as a pundit on ITV's football coverage. Alongside Peter Jones again, he was present at the Hillsborough disaster in April 1989. Blackpool, amid an increasingly desperate relegation battle, parted company with their manager, and that man, Ron Suart, having been the main obstacle between Shankly obtaining Hughes, now became the conduit to the transfer. Emlyn Hughes was born in Barrow in August 1947, into a sporting family. Thank you for everything Crazy Horse. What an introduction! Great man,great character and a great player.Best England Captain after Bobby Moore.R.I.P.Crazy Horse,you'll never walk alone. 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 joined our party and signed autographs for everyone who requested one. My abiding memory, Euro cups and League championships excepted, was when be scored two barnstorming goals at Goodison to give us victory over the blues. It was a genuine mistake," he said later. YNWA. They are doing it for Brain Tumour Research, a charity which raises awareness of the disease that took Emlyns life. He loved life and people and will be sadly missed. BBC Sport's Mark Lawrenson said Hughes, who captained England 23 times and won two European Cups and four league titles with Liverpool, was one of the sport's true greats. Emlyn made 62 appearances for England, 23 as captain, and scored huge triumphs with Liverpool then Wolves. I still and always will be a Liverpool supporter and instead of slating players all you can ask is 100%. She has his unmistakable smile. RIP, Emlyn. Promotion was missed by four points, but the finish of 7th place was the Millers' highest since the 1960s. Magnificent for England and 'Pool. I couldn't believe my luck when, 2 years ago, he played at our local football club with his charity team (David Johnson etc). Shankly stunningly omitted Smith from his starting lineup by choice, dropping Hughes back into central defence alongside Lloyd. He died where he wanted to die!. He was everything a footballer should be. I will miss him.. Hughes died of a brain tumour, aged 57, in 2004. He made his debut for Blackpool in 1964 playing alongside Jimmy Armfield and Alan Ball, initially as an inside forward, but later at left-half. 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." He then played for Hull City, Mansfield Town and Swansea before a relatively unsuccessful spell as manager of Rotherham. jima true gentleman and a great pro,god bless. 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. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. Condolences to your wife and family. "In our Liverpool days, if you were feeling low on confidence, you needed a player like him in your side. I've been waiting for somebody to say: "Jesus, Hughesy, you look rough", but they don't. I just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. In that decade, grieving wife Barbara and her children Emma and Emlyn have never talked about their devastation at losing him at just 57 in November 2004. He made 665 appearances for Liverpool and captained the side to three league titles and an FA Cup victory in the 1970s. The Barber duly placed the photo next to the mirror and got to work. Emlyn will always be part of the great Liverpool history. Hughes captained England for all of Mercer's seven games in charge, and initially maintained the role when Don Revie was appointed as Ramsey's permanent successor. That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. He will be sadly missed by all of us who had the pleasure and privilege of seeing him perform his magic on the field and his class whenever off the field. My thoughts are with him and his family. It is a sad day when he passed away but I will never forget him. Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. The family were together at Newmarket Races in 2003 when there was the first sign of Emlyns illness. A decade later I cannot believe such painfully slow progress has been made towards a cure for brain tumours, she says. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. John ProffittMy sincere condolences to the family of Emlyn. JaneHe had an infectious laugh and smile great character, so young and so sad. Stephen Lewis, Hulleveryones thoughts go out to his family. Keith DiamondFantastic player that powered the club
forward. Hughes scored his only international goal against Wales, the opening goal of a 30 British Home Championship victory at Ninian Park in 1972. Smith also stated that he thought Hughes was trying to "set him up" and was not really trying to bribe Arsenal players. He was always positive from day one. And football fans have been paying their tributes to Hughes on the 606 message boards. Barbara and Emma say Emlyn would have been delighted with Liverpools success this season. A great loss to everyone. Hughes made his Liverpool debut in a 21 league win over Stoke City at Anfield on 4 March 1967. Eight days after Hughes' death, England players wore black armbands in a friendly against Spain. I have been a lifelong Liverpool fan and when I was about 9 or 10 I can remember my dad taking me to the barbers. Emlyn Hughes, the former England and Liverpool captain whose distinctive voice and infectious laugh endeared him to a generation of television viewers on A Question of Sport, died yesterday from a brain tumour at the age of 57. So Dad just said, Oh right. his passion both on and off the field was admirable. He made just 28 appearances prior to his move but those performances caught the eye of Bill Shankly. "Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. Thanks Emlyn for your style, it was unique and classy. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. Steve Finch, Lifelong Lverpool FanRIP CRAZY HORSE. steveAs a scot and a Aberdeen fan i wish to express my sympathy to the family of Emylin Hughes. Added to these domestic honours were two European Cups, including Liverpool's first in 1977; and two UEFA Cup titles. St Johns eye for the angles combined with the boundless energy and commitment of Hughes, it was this partnership that effectively elongated the Anfield careers of so many of their team-mates. On the Picture Board, Emlyn does his usual "Number 6 please David." It was bad. A classic moment in the history of the. However, the side plummeted down the table. Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. All rights reserved - LFCHistory.net - [emailprotected] - This is an independent website not owned by Liverpool Football Club. It was a good job my dad didn't give the barber a photo of Kevin Keegan! He was our captain when I saw my first game at Anfield, and his love of the game, and our club was infectious. Audio and Video links on this page require, It was the 1977 FAcup final at Wembeley where we lost 2-1 to manchester united and I could never forget the anguish on Emlyns face. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. Emma says: They couldnt get all the tumour so we asked, Right, whats next? The medical team said there was no cure. Afterwards, 99.9% knew me. 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. will will miss u. we hope u r.i.p. I was so happy to see that big grin of Emlyns when he lifted the cup. "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 was the best person to learn from and a larger than life character. He was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour in August 2003 and, after an operation to remove as much of the tumour as possible, began chemotherapy and radiotherapy. RM 2HAYWK3 - File photo dated 17-11-2004 of Former Liverpool player Ian St John arrives at Sheffield cathedral where the funeral of Emlyn Hughes took place. 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. Valuable at left-back as Hughes was, Shankly was convinced that his new signings future was best laid in a more central position, from where the former Blackpool man could have a wider influence on the rest of the team. Initially alongside Lloyd, Hughes went from strength to strength in central defence, before being paired with Thompson when Lloyd picked up a knee injury at the beginning of February. Barbara says: We never discussed death because he never considered it but Emlyn would have wanted to die at home.. and I can tell you he was there before any of the other defenders had a chance to react. 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. He also became only the fifth player to represent England in three separate decades, joining Jesse Pennington, Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton and Peter Shilton. He died in his home in Sheffield on November 9 . It was growing back but he got a few looks. England lost 20. Evertonian
New York City. "He would make a cup of tea better than anyone, he could play snooker better than anyone, his opinion was always better than yours - that was the character of Emlyn. After the match the team all came along to the British Embassy Bar where we had gone to after the match. Then came the children: Emma, 41, who now runs a marketing agency and lives in West London, and Emlyn,. 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. In his 12 years at Liverpool, Hughes won the league title four . 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. Hughes, not yet 23, survived the cull, together with Ian Callaghan and Tommy Smith, and the new recruits who would help establish Liverpool's dominance in the 1970s began to arrive. 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. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. R.I.P Emlyn, gone but not forgotten. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. The awards were presented at the annual ceremony, held at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London on 18 September.[14]. He gave the barber a photo of Emlyn Hughes saying, 'he'll have his hair cut like Emlyn's'. He continued to be selected for England squads even after leaving Liverpool. On the eve of the 1979/80 season, Hughes was allowed to depart Liverpool for Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he would go on to lift the League Cup as captain the one domestic honour that had eluded him at Anfield even going on to gain a recall to the England squad for the 1980 European Championship, where just like in Mexico a decade earlier, he would miss out on an on-pitch contribution. 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. Christina SmithA true gent with a heart of gold. He died at his home in Dore, Sheffield, at the age of 57. I'll never forget Emlyn Hughes, he was everything to me as a boy growing up. 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. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. and I can tell you he was there before any of the other defenders had a chance to react. My father had cancer and we have been through it all, chemo all the horrible things that it brings. YNWA, memorable footballing days and will be sadly misssed by people in football and outside of football, Emlyn Hughes epitomised the Liverpool spirit of the late 60's and seventies teams - they never gave up. i hope the liverpool team will follow crazy horse. crazy horse youll never walk alone. He was one of the greats. He desereved to win all he got I will always admire him he was an inspiration to me. He left the programme in 1981, but returned in 1984, this time playing against England's former rugby union captain Bill Beaumont. Emlyn saw the danger and ran the full length of the pitch and disspossed him in the penalty area with the best tackle I've ever saw a player engage. 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. Nicknamed Crazy Horse , he captained. What hastened the end of Hughes Liverpool career was the signing and hypnotically impressive ascent of Alan Hansen, whose composure and vision in possession was startlingly evident as soon as he made his first-team debut in September 1977. Emlyn, Shanks, Bob and Joe have already got the Captain's armband ready for you. He helped the club to four league titles, two European Cups, an FA Cup victory . He loved life, loved his football. ROBERT BAGGALEYI WILL MISS THE MIGHTY EMLYN! PamelaHe was one of the greats. Later in the same series, she appeared on the programme, joining Hughes's team. Graham McCann spoke for all Liverpool and Wolves fans when he said: "In infants school, I got my mum to sew a number six on the back of my tiny red footie shirt. An infectious personality..even in adversity..an inspiration to us all..deeply saddened. It had to be M&S. Emlyn Hughes joined Bill Shankly's Liverpool from Blackpool in February 1967. "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. In that decade, grieving wife Barbara and her children Emma and Emlyn have never talked about their devastation at losing him at just 57 in November 2004. He featured sporadically in England's successful qualifying campaign for the 1980 European Championships, he captained the team for the final time in the 11 1980 Home International game with Northern Ireland draw at Wembley and won his 62nd and final cap against Scotland in the next game as a substitute. Everyone knew whose shirt it was meant to be.". Magnificent for England and 'Pool. We've got all the results from official games, appearance stats, goal stats and basically every conceivable statistic from 1892 to the present, every single line-up and substitutions! In the 197071 season, Liverpool reached the FA Cup final, losing 21 after extra-time to Arsenal, who completed the then-rare double of League title and FA Cup. He taught at Caltech for 11 years before returning to Columbia in 2006. However, a run of nine wins in a row followed and Rotherham climbed from third last to third place in the league. Emlyn was irreplaceable it was his personality. He will be sadly missed. [citation needed] Hughes is also remembered at Anfield, a statue of him being carried by Bob Paisley was unveiled in 2020. In 1978, Hughes was in the Liverpool team which played and lost its first ever League Cup final, to Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest in a replay. It wasnt grand or romantic!. His versatility was noticed too he filled in at left back and central defence, a trait which was spotted by England coach Alf Ramsey in 1969. Total shock, one of my favourite players of all time. From March 2002, he became a presenter and pundit on the nightly football phone-in on Real Radio Yorkshire. 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. Then came the children: Emma, 41, who now runs a marketing agency and lives in West London, and Emlyn, 38, a finance manager based in Manchester. markI only saw him play once, and crowd were singing about 'The Mighty Emlyn' How true, Andrew - South WalesA very very sad day for Liverpool FC and football in general, RIP Emlyn, John Hastings, CumbriaI'm too young to have seen Emlyn Hughes play, but I know he was an inspirational captain, none more so than in 1977, when Liverpool had lost the FA Cup Final (and with it a possible Treble). It had to be M&S. 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. His 59 appearances for England while at Liverpool made him the club's most capped player until Welsh striker Ian Rush broke the record more than ten years later. Emlyn, you will always be in our hearts. What a sad day for Liverpool. Hughes completed a full set of English football domestic honours by winning the League Cup with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1980. ", Post your Emlyn Hughes tributes on the 606 message boards. Thanks Emlyn. "This boy, Emlyn Hughes, is a first-class example of how all young lads should set about learning the game at professional level. What an introduction! 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). He holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD from Columbia, which he earned working at CERN with Nobel Laureate Jack Steinberger. You will never be forgotten but will be sadly missed. Its an overused phrase, but there will NEVER be another. Will be sadly missed by many. Whatever work he did for me he did it with the same enthusiasm as when he played football,, a true pro. Nick CorriganGoodbye Emlyn you brought joy to this club, and even though I never got to see you live your legacy lives on. Dad asked what his chances were, how many survived. Paul CarterAn infectious personality..even in adversity..an inspiration to us all..deeply saddened. We picked him up and took him to St John Ambulance and he came round fine. NickI just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. Hughes moved to Wolves in 1979, and a year later his new team won the League Cup while he was awarded an OBE for services to sport. Lawrence Dallaglios mum gave him an England cap so he wore that. Rooney later apologised. He was nicknamed the Crazy Horse during his thirteen year spell with the Reds; during his time at Anfield he won five league titles, two European Cups, one FA Cup and two UEFA Cups, was awarded the OBE in 1980 and won 62 caps for his country. He lead by example so much so that he and the rest of the team won their first European Cup on Tommy Smiths retirement game in Rome where they beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1.
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