It happened on the day she was arranging a hospice place for him. RIP. As a foreign student in Liverpool in the mid to late 70's, my introduction to English (and European)football was through the great team of Liverpool FC. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. Tameem AdelYou taught us how it feels to be a footballer. Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour at the age of 57. It took a lot for a player to turn the head of the Liverpool manager enough to win himself a shirt on a Saturday afternoon at the expense of a current incumbent, yet Shankly was so smitten with Blackpools teenage talent that there would be no stopping the gravity of Hughes rise. 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. Friends and former colleagues praised Hughes as a "complete one-off" and an "absolute hero". "They called him Crazy Horse and that's exactly what he was. one of the all time greats a great team leader the best england captain and all time best lfc player and captain r.i.p. We went back and carried on., Three weeks later Emlyn fell off his bike. Now you're with Shanks, Crazy Horse. Emlyn Hughes dies aged 57 Former England captain succumbs to brain tumour Staff and agencies Tue 9 Nov 2004 05.57 EST Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain. "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. Cameron, Emmas five-year-old son, is a Liverpool fan and recognises his grandad in old TV clips. You taught us how it feels to be a footballer. Clubs: Blackpool, Liverpool, Wolves, Hull City, Mansfield Town, Swansea City, Rotherham Utd (manager), Club honours: (Liverpool): 4 league titles, 1 FA Cup, 2 European Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 3 Charity Shields, 1 UEFA Super Cup, Footballer of the Year 1977 (Wolves): 1 League Cup, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Emlyn walked Emma down the aisle when she married husband Dave in February 2004 at St Paul's Cathedral (a privilege afforded by Emlyn's OBE) before a second operation left him with permanent . Emlyn was irreplaceable it was his personality. He made just 28 appearances prior to his move but those performances caught the eye of Bill Shankly. We also got to mingle with the team at the Queens Birthday Party at the embassy the following day. Along with Nobby Stiles, Hughes was one of only two outfield players who did not feature in any game. A Gent and a Legend.Thanks for the memories, EMLYN CRAZY HORSE HUGHES RIP. Having been seen by many upon his arrival at Anfield as a left-back, it was in the autumn of his time with Liverpool that Hughesplayed most of his football for the club in that position. The following season Hughes made just 16 appearances in the side, enough to earn his final title medal. A privilege to have known him. He had tears in his eyes and a heavy heart all showed in his facial expression. "Those lucky enough to see him play will recall his boundless enthusiasm, 100% commitment and unrelenting passion for the club whenever he had the Liver Bird close to his chest. 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. [11], Hughes was voted at No.10 on the official Liverpool Football Club web site poll "100 Players Who Shook The Kop". What a leader and ambassador for English football they had in Emlyn! Thanks for being a real star Emlyn. He made 665 appearances for Liverpool and captained the side to three league titles and an FA Cup victory in the 1970s. But Hughes was not just popular with Liverpool and Wolves fans, as one un-named fan highlighted: The fan said: "Not just a loss to Liverpool, or even England, but a great loss to football. 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. Barbara says: Although he was away a lot, the door would always open and hed be there. England won 10. 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. They won the title but lost the FA Cup final to bitter rivals Manchester United. Former Liverpool and England captain Emlyn Hughes was one of the most successful footballers of his generation. Towards the end as she helped him into bed or on to the sofa, Emlyn Hughes would look intently into wife Barbara's . Shankly stunningly omitted Smith from his starting lineup by choice, dropping Hughes back into central defence alongside Lloyd. The 197677 season began with a shock recall to England by Don Revie, who played Hughes in the second qualifier for the 1978 World Cup, under national captain and clubmate Kevin Keegan. It was his enthusiasm and humour that was most impressive. "Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. Chemotherapy took its toll on Hughes in the final months of his life. YNWA. 1964 interview with future Liverpool star Emlyn Hughes. 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. Across those weeks, Hughes versatility shone, as he also covered a couple of games at left-back in the absence of Alec Lindsay, before returning to midfield, where he had been covered by the emerging Phil Thompson Hughes future central defensive partner, but at that point a skilled, if physically awkward midfielder himself. 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. Later that month Hughes was also appointed England captain, replacing Bobby Moore, by caretaker boss Joe Mercer. We can trace the seeds of Smith's dislike for Hughes back to 1973, when after a much publicized fallout with Bill Shankly, Smith was dumped from the role of team captain and replaced byEmlyn Hughes. And he always had a smile.. A very sad loss, indeed. The transfer fee was 65,000 and even if you convert it into the modern-day equivalent it will be funny money, just 1.189m! A fantastic role model for the kids of today. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. With Smith suspended for the formative games of the 1973/74 season, it was from here that Hughes move into central defence became an increasingly alluring prospect to Shankly. what a great man not only for football but for your fine city my condolences to emlyns family youll never walk alone god bless. You'll Never Walk Alone. Emlyn, you will always be in our hearts. 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. He had tears in his eyes and a heavy heart all showed in his facial expression. Stig Myklebust, OsloHad the pleasure of meeting him back in the late 70s at the supporters' club in Lower Breck Road. PamelaHe was one of the greats. Good bye and Rest in Peace. It was his enthusiasm and humour that was most impressive. JAMES SMITHGOD BLESS, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Honest, trustworthy, loyal, respectful, passionate and skilful. In 1987 he famously broke royal protocol by hugging Princess Anne as she appeared on the show. Hughes hosted the short-lived BBC game show Box Clever during 1986 and 1987. Emlyn was a great player an takes me back to my childhood in the 70's when we the reds were the best.god bless thoughts are with Emlyns family you'll never walk alone. Always full of enthusiasm and energy. William of TexasHe was one of the greatest players of his era. Its an overused phrase, but there will NEVER be another. 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. Hughes appeared again for England in the quarter-final of the 1972 European Championships, again under Ramsey, again facing West Germany, again with the same result; victory for West Germany. Former Reds captain and manager Graeme Souness told BBC Radio Five Live: "He. A brain tumour was diagnosed and in August 2003 Emlyn had his first operation. By the time of the latter of those successes, Hughes was the Liverpool captain. Always full of enthusiasm and energy. 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 . 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. 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. if only l`pool had one like you we might be brill again, steve robertsI first sttod on the kop in 1964 - and still attend most matches at Anfield. His later years were spent living in Yorkshire, living in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Sheffield, and it was there he collapsed. 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. Give our best wishes to Shanks when you see him. Unwittingly, when Hughes lifted the European Cup into the Wembley night sky in May 1978, after the club defeated Club Brugge to become the first British team to retain the trophy, little did he or anyone else realise that he was soon to be a casualty of Paisleys evolution policy. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. "He absolutely adored playing football. May the Lord keep you. Evertonian New York City. Emma says: Its happened a few times recently with Liverpool doing so well and when Cameron sees them he says, Thats my grandaddy with the big cup, grandaddy who lives on a big cloud.. Manager Bill Shankly was stopped in his car by the police as he drove Hughes to Liverpool for the first time and said "Don't you know who I've got in this car? "He was also larger than life - a fantastic person to go to the races with because he knew everyone.". His hair was a bit odd because of the radiotherapy. Thanks Emlyn for your style, it was unique and classy. [3], After retiring from football, he worked as a media personality, mainly with the BBC. RIP. So Dad just said, Oh right. jennifer TriggsMy 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. His medals say it all. It wasnt grand or romantic!. 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