Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. I will always remember as if it was yesterday the look on Emlyn's face as he trudged up the stairs at Wembly after narrowly losing the FA Cup Final in 1977 to Man Utd. His attitude, effort, and commitment were second to none. Guy FinchNo fan will ever walk alone. 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It wasnt grand or romantic!. His research involves searching for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. Nigel Cooke (Derry, N. Ireland)As a Reds fan since the 60s, I was delighted to meet Emlyn at my local club, Derry City FC, in the mid-80s when he was doing a feature for BBC television. Now, 30 odd years later, I realise just how much of an influence he had and what a wonderful man he was. "Before that, I was a footballer maybe 15% of people knew. 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. There had been a certain irony that Hughes had been deployed for half of the 1977/78 campaign at left-back, covering for the injuries and dip in form of Joey Jones. Stephen ThompsonEmlyn Hughes was my hero,one of the worlds finest footballers,he had won all the major trophies except one with Liverpool but he finally got it anyway,he was a great captain and will be very sadly missed,go with god Hughsie and see you when i get there. RIP, Emlyn. "Football will definitely miss him - he was a legend.". Hughes featured in neither game but was selected in the final squad of 22. 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. Pivotally, Byrne was fit once again for the beginning of the 1967/68 season which meant Hughes could return to midfield, where he was emboldened by the departure of Milne to Blackpool and the dip in first-team prospects of Stevenson. Scouses from the Bay Area of the USA. He never played for Liverpool again. 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. 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. I'm his age, and can't believe he's left us. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. I was so happy to see that big grin of Emlyns when he lifted the cup. RIP Emlyn; God Bless, Always. Hughes, who extended his fame as a television personality on the BBC's 'Question of Sport', had been battling a brain tumour for the last 15 months but deteriorated in the last few days. I started supporting LFC in 1974 as a 7 year old dubliner, and Emlyn Hughes'passion,desire to win,and trademark smile as he lifted trophy after trophy summed up everything about LFC then. 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. Rooney later apologised. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. ", 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.". It just epitomised his status as a great Liverpool footballer. RIP. Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. I'm not from Liverpool, but the guy was a great advert for your city, for commitment and for sportsmanship. During the 1966/67 season, left-back had become an unexpected problem position, as Gerry Byrne suffered an accidental injury on the opening day of the defence of Liverpools league title at home to Leicester City. He just seemed like a nice, ordinary, well-mannered guy. 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. Nicknamed Crazy Horse , he captained. Possibly the most famous show came when Princess Anne was a member of his team and, true to style, he ignored royal protocol by hugging the princess when she answered a question right. roger simpsonIt 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. Emlyn Hughes joined Bill Shankly's Liverpool from Blackpool in February 1967. Hughes was now the undisputed dynamo of Shanklys team, and despite Byrne finally admitting defeat in his bid to play on, the Liverpool manager had no intention of switching Hughes to left-back, even with Alf Ramsey taking him to the 1970 World Cup primarily as a backup to Terry Cooper in the position. TonyGave it his all, not only for the Liver Bird, but anything he set out to do. I thought he was joking. The death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. kaz from margate the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. My thoughts are with him and his family. One of the greats of a great Liverpool side is no longer with us.". JOHNNY STEVENSONScottish through and through but my team is Liverpool. Emlyn, you will always be in our hearts. She has his unmistakable smile. I came in as an inexperienced player and he was so effervescent," he said. There still isnt a day that goes past where I dont think of him, she says. He died at his home in Dore, Sheffield, at the age of 57. Bill CorryAnd so Peace, Great Smiler, Emlyn Who showed, by example, That life could be fun and exciting On forelorn rain-swept Nothern days Who put colour, suprise and confidence Back into our often greyed-out lives To defy the odds and gravity And allow our dreams to unfold As as we never, ever dared hope. He never liked fish before.. Rest in peace, dear Emlyn. My memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. Happy memories, tinged with sadness today. Through this, he occasionally appeared as a pundit on ITV's football coverage. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. Byrne had returned to fitness by the time of Hughes arrival, but would miss more games during Liverpools surprisingly lacklustre run-in. 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. "His character rubbed off on us all. Emlyn, you will be missed. I still believe now that on the occasions when Liverpool get frustrated and urge their team forward lots of them are thinking " just like Emlyn used to do", cathyThankyou Emlyn for all the glorious memories you have left us.You were SIMPLY THE BEST. Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence said: "We still have the old boys' association, we still have that closeness. A classic moment in the history of the. 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. Alongside Peter Jones again, he was present at the Hillsborough disaster in April 1989. "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. [12] A cancer support charity in Hughes' name is run by the Freemasons of Tapton Masonic Hall in Sheffield, of which Hughes was a member. A seed had been planted in the mind of Shankly. Its a very sad day for liverpool, the country and football! Roy in Dallas TexasA sad day for all football fans around the world. It was a genuine mistake," he said later. He desereved to win all he got I will always admire him he was an inspiration to me. Gave it his all, not only for the Liver Bird, but anything he set out to do. 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. Who can forget the Derby goals he scored and his way of celebrating. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. YNWA. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Former Reds midfielder Terry McDermott remembers Hughes as a "bundle of joy". Liverpool lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Hughes caught out of position for the winning goal. The awards were presented at the annual ceremony, held at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London on 18 September.[14]. Emlyn made 62 appearances for England, 23 as captain, and scored huge triumphs with Liverpool then Wolves. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, "Emlyn Walter Hughes International Appearances", https://www.pressreader.com/uk/sunday-express1070/20080413/281638185925693, "Bronze statue unveiled at Anfield to celebrate Bob Paisley legacy", "Liverpool career stats for Emlyn Hughes - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC! Additionally, Prof. Hughes leads a small effort in medical imaging, using polarized noble gases, in collaboration with the Columbia Medical School. 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. Thank you for everything Crazy Horse. 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. 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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God bless you and your family Crazy Horse from all scousers in the USA. The brain tumour - which he described as being "very nasty" - was diagnosed after he collapsed at his home suffering from head pains a day after playing in a charity football match. England forward Wayne Rooney attracted controversy after throwing his black armband to the floor, following a 42nd minute substitution for Alan Smith. Hughes made his Wolves debut at the Baseball Ground on 22 August 1979 in a 10 win over Derby County. Liverpool did not win any honours in his first four seasons there, but Hughes was seen as a forerunner of the future which Shankly had in mind. It was Suart who swiftly advised the player that his career would be best served in the red of Liverpool, under the wing of Shankly. DerekI now live abroad, but I recall the days at Anfield when I and friends enthused at Emlyn's tenacity and spirit. Liverpool won no honours in Paisley's first season in charge but achieved another League championship and UEFA Cup double in 1976. TonyA true gent and always a player who gave 100%. Scouses from the Bay Area of the USA. Emlyn Hughes was a great ambassador for English football. 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. As a Reds fan since the 60s, I was delighted to meet Emlyn at my local club, Derry City FC, in the mid-80s when he was doing a feature for BBC television. 4 years ago after the last race at Cartmel we wre leaving the course and saw Emlyn with a group of his friends having a beer and a barbecue.He invited us to join them and when he realised my wife was an American they both struck up an impromtu duet and sang New York, New York. For Hughes, 1970 was an important year in his career. Ray Clemence, his former teammate at the club, said: "It's a very sad day. Condolences to your wife and family. Barbara says: Although he was away a lot, the door would always open and hed be there. 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. William of TexasHe was one of the greatest players of his era. He loved LFC and he always give 100%. But his zest for life continued. In 1973, Hughes won his first League title with Liverpool and his first European honour with the UEFA Cup, against Borussia Mnchengladbach. the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. will will miss u. we hope u r.i.p. They are doing it for the charity Brain Tumour Research to raise awareness of the disease that took Emlyns life. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ray NashEmlyn was a great captain, and a great ambassador for Liverpool on and off the field. emlyn hughes was a winner, he shone above the rest, his ability on the pitch was second to none. "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. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. I still believe now that on the occasions when Liverpool get frustrated and urge their team forward lots of them are thinking " just like Emlyn used to do", Thankyou Emlyn for all the glorious memories you have left us.You were SIMPLY THE BEST. He loved life, loved his football. And suddenly theres nobody there. A privilege to have known him. "It was growing back but he got a few looks. MarkI'm not from Liverpool, but the guy was a great advert for your city, for commitment and for sportsmanship. Over the years . Labelled Crazy Horse because of the way he charged around the field, Hughes won two European Cups, five championships, an FA Cup, and a Footballer of the Year award, and never missed a day's training during his illustrious career. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. he was truly the best to ware red and will be miss by all living reds all over the world, even in a question of sport he was funny , great liverpool player, don't lift the european cup twice for nothing great player sadly missed even in heaven HE WILL NEVER WALK ALONE. Hughes earned a Ph.D. from Columbia and a B.S. Thanks for being a real star Emlyn. 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? After Liverpool were beaten by Second Division side Watford in the quarter finals of the FA Cup, Shankly made a decision to clear out many of the senior players who had in the previous eight years won two League titles, an FA Cup, and reached a European Cup Winners Cup final, and recruit younger players to replace them. 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. Hughes also played for Hull City, later becoming a director. 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. As 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. In later years he became a passionate horseracing fan, part-owning a runner in last year's Grand National. 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. He was simply the best captain I have ever seen- Deepest Sympathises to all who knew him. Anfield folklore insists that the Red Star game was the eureka moment where Shankly opted to restructure his central defence, switching traditional stoppers for ball-playing variants, yet it was an evolution that had already been 12 months in the making. His father Fred played rugby league for Great Britain, as did his uncle and brother, while one of his aunts was a hockey international. And thats when it hit. Hughes became much mimicked for his competitive nature and high-pitched protestations when not being able to recall an answer. "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. RIP Emlyn. He never liked fish before., His main aim was to go to Australia for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, where England came back victorious. 8. Hughes left Liverpool after 665 appearances, scoring 49 goals, for the club. [3] He was made an OBE in 1980 for his services to sport. Evertonian New York City. "Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. Emma says: They couldnt get all the tumour so we asked, Right, whats next? The medical team said there was no cure.
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