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. RIP. "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. God Bless You Emlyn. I'm a reds fan but only managed to see Emlyn play for the team were I was born Hull City. 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 couldn't believe my luck when, 2 years ago, he played at our local football club with his charity team (David Johnson etc). Stig Myklebust, OsloHad the pleasure of meeting him back in the late 70s at the supporters' club in Lower Breck Road. 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. Jo cardiff 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. A Gent and a Legend.Thanks for the memories, EMLYN CRAZY HORSE HUGHES RIP. "Signed in 1967 by Bill Shankly, he was to be one of the most inspirational signings this club ever made. Good night Crazy horse and God bless. i hope the liverpool team will follow crazy horse. Peter BI hope his reaction to his two goals against Everton at Goodison in the 70's are shown tonight as a fitting tribute. i 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. I will miss him.. May the Lord keep you. Emlyn made 62 appearances for England, 23 as captain, and scored huge triumphs with Liverpool then Wolves. Whatever work he did for me he did it with the same enthusiasm as when he played football,, a true pro. 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. Both of you loved and missed. A revolution of a system, one which was grounded in simplicity, Hughes lifted major European silverware in three successive seasons between 1975/76 and 1977/78, at a time when the club he captained was increasing its stranglehold on the domestic scene too. Emlyn Hughes' widow on brain tumour which killed him That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. from Stanford. He was always positive from day one. He had tears in his eyes and a heavy heart all showed in his facial expression. One of the all-time Liverpool greats. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. 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. In his 12 years at Liverpool, Hughes won the league title four . And he always had a smile.. He never liked fish before., His main aim was to go to Australia for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, where England came back victorious. Rest in peace Crazy Horse, we'll miss you. Don Johnson, FazakerleyThe death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. He had an infectious laugh and smile great character, so young and so sad. everyones thoughts go out to his family. In addition to Wolves, he later played for Rotherham United, Hull City, Mansfield Town and Swansea City. Everyone says that, she says with a laugh. 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. England won 10. It is almost 10 years since a brain tumour claimed the life of the life of one of Britain's most famous and inspirational sportsmen. "He absolutely adored playing football. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. Across the span of these months, Hughes alternated between midfield and left-back, as Shankly sought the right chemistry for his faltering champions. When he was in a room youd know about it. He desereved to win all he got I will always admire him he was an inspiration to me. Before the end of 1972, it had become patently clear that Rosss replacement in the squad, Trevor Storton, was not of a high enough quality to be entrusted to be Liverpools primary backup central defender, and when Smith continued to suffer with a cluster of injuries during the autumn and winter of 1972/73 it was to Hughes that Shankly turned for cover. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. Then came the children: Emma, 41, who now runs a marketing agency and lives in West London, and Emlyn,. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. He will be sadly missed. [citation needed], On 24 July 2008, it was announced that Hughes would be inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame. He was a great footballer who i loved to watch in those great days of when he played for liverpool. 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. 5 talking points from West Ham 1-2 Liverpool. Emlyn Hughes joined Bill Shankly's Liverpool from Blackpool in February 1967. Happy memories, tinged with sadness today. His later years were spent living in Yorkshire, living in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Sheffield, and it was there he collapsed. Eight days after Hughes' death, England players wore black armbands in a friendly against Spain. 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. A privilege to have known him. 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. I just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. I once met Emlyn at Warwich races and he was a true gentleman. 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. 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. He was a recipient of the Panofsky Fellowship and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society. JOHNNY STEVENSONScottish through and through but my team is Liverpool. Come on without, Come on within you aint seen nothin' if you never saw Emlyn. By the time theyd prepared a room and sent the ambulance it was too late, she says. What a sad day for Liverpool. A sad day for all football fans around the world. Not a wild statement but TRUE. He loved life and people and will be sadly missed. Family man: Barbara and Emma today; sleepless nights with baby Emlyn, Campaign: They are backing Brain Tumour Research, Legend: Hughes in action for Liverpool in 1977, My mate Anne: On A Question of Sport with Princess Anne - whom he hugged. "His character rubbed off on us all. 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. Terrance Eganu were the gratest player of all times. Always full of enthusiasm and energy. It was his lucky charm.. Christened as Crazy Horse by the Kop a nickname reputedly dreamed up by Evertonians in less complimentary origins Hughes was widely adored by Liverpool supporters, but often struck a polarising figure in the dressing room, harbouring a long-heralded feud with Smith. 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. He was also immortalised in comic strip form as he was signed by Melchester Rovers in the Roy of the Rovers strip; he also wrote a column for the teenage football magazine Match. But his zest for life continued. GOD BLESS, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. and it dawned on me - he played the game in the spirit it was always meant to be played - and the spirit I enjoyed watching it played. An excerpt taken from the BBC documentary 'A Question of Sport at 50' which looks back at half a century of the popular sports quiz, focusing on Princess Ann. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. Again, Ramseys inflexibility was brought into question, inclusive of his lack of vision concerning Hughes. 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. Robert Wilkins, BristolI have been a lifelong Liverpool fan and when I was about 9 or 10 I can remember my dad taking me to the barbers. Its an overused phrase, but there will NEVER be another. 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. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. Sadly missed. It was a shrewd piece of business. 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. The couple married in 1972 after a typically understated proposal. "What's the magic word ?" NellyI'm a reds fan but only managed to see Emlyn play for the team were I was born Hull City. God bless you and your family Crazy Horse from all scousers in the USA. 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. 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He was the youngest player selected by Ramsey, and the only Liverpool player in the squad. Emlyn Hughes was one of the significant signings of that barren era from 1966 to 1970 and the story goes that Shanks watched him play just once, saw enough and tried to sign him straight away. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. 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. Even from a distance, Emma is instantly recognisable as her fathers daughter. So Dad just said, Oh right. He became even kinder and more thoughtful. 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. 2013, 2014. Roger Lammin, LFC fan from OxfordMy memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. Thanks Emlyn. He was our captain when I saw my first game at Anfield, and his love of the game, and our club was infectious. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. 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. A true genius. Cameron, Emmas five-year-old son, is a Liverpool fan and recognises his granddad in old TV clips. 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. 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. Both of you loved and missed. We had a brilliant time, says Emma. 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. They are doing it for Brain Tumour Research, a charity which raises awareness of the disease that took Emlyns life. In February 1967, after 28 appearances for Blackpool, Hughes joined Liverpool for 65,000 (equivalent to 1,255,133 in 2021). Former soccer star Emlyn Hughes was recovering after an operation to The death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. [citation needed] Hughes is also remembered at Anfield, a statue of him being carried by Bob Paisley was unveiled in 2020. Good bye and Rest in Peace. Emlyn Hughes was a great ambassador for English football. Hughes settled into the midfield at Liverpool during a transitional period for the club, earning the nickname "Crazy Horse" after an illegal rugby tackle on Newcastle United winger Albert Bennett. He gave the barber a photo of Emlyn Hughes saying, 'he'll have his hair cut like Emlyn's'. 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. David Lawrenson (2007). The former Liverpool and England captain died from a brain tumour last week aged 57. Later in the same series, she appeared on the programme, joining Hughes's team. He loved life, loved his football. 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. Watching them in the late 70's and throughout the 80's with him as captain of probably THE GREATEST FOOTBALL TEAM EVER. The policeman peered through the window and said that he did not recognise the man, to which Shankly replied: "No, but you will! dot doyleyou gave me many wonderful memories of matches at Anfield and Europe, you will never be forgotten. what a great man not only for football but for your fine city my condolences to emlyns family youll never walk alone god bless. jima true gentleman and a great pro,god bless. DerekI now live abroad, but I recall the days at Anfield when I and friends enthused at Emlyn's tenacity and spirit. One of Liverpool great centre halfs. Princess Anne and Emlyn Hughes - 'A Question of Sport at 50' Hughes featured in neither game but was selected in the final squad of 22. My father had cancer and we have been through it all, chemo all the horrible things that it brings. PamelaHe was one of the greats. Emlyn Hughes: The incredible rise of Crazy Horse at Liverpool FC Hughes would ultimately never play in a World Cup. I still and always will be a Liverpool supporter and instead of slating players all you can ask is 100%. 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." At the end of the 197374 season, Liverpool reached the FA Cup final and beat Newcastle United 30, with Hughes receiving the trophy from The Princess Anne. u were the gratest player of all times. RIP Emlyn; God Bless, Always. And thats when it hit. It was a genuine mistake," he said later. Hughes earned a Ph.D. from Columbia and a B.S. 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. He became even kinder and more thoughtful. The Barber duly placed the photo next to the mirror and got to work. Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. I would have been very pleased to have had Emlyn in any of my squads. 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. Happy memories, tinged with sadness today. He died where he wanted to die!. Rooney later apologised. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. What he said was typical, "Jesus Christ did I write that?". Emlyn Hughes International Soccer (Commodore 64 Version - YouTube I'm his age, and can't believe he's left us. In later years he became a passionate horseracing fan, part-owning a runner in last year's Grand National. His medals say it all. Former Reds midfielder Terry McDermott remembers Hughes as a "bundle of joy". Hughes remained a regular voice on all matters Liverpool throughout the 1990s, and into the early years of the new Millennium, until his health began to suffer, finally succumbing in November 2004 to a brain tumour, aged only 57. Everyone knew whose shirt it was meant to be.". RIP Emlyn. I still and always will be a Liverpool supporter and instead of slating players all you can ask is 100%. That was Emlyn 100% all the time, and great skills! you gave me many wonderful memories of matches at Anfield and Europe, you will never be forgotten. England progressed to the quarter finals, where they were defeated by West Germany. His rival captain Bill Beaumont, the former England rugby union captain, said: "He had an infectious laugh, wasn't afraid to laugh at himself and was a great team man.". He retired from football altogether in 1983 and went on to enjoy a successful television career, appearing as a captain alongside Bill Beaumont on the BBCs A Question of Sport and on the TV show Sporting Triangles. I cannot believe itThis guy was my hero when I was growing up in Ireland. Gave me my favourite childhood phrase: "Liverpool are magic, Everton are tragic". 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. Smith maintained that the only witness was Ian Callaghan. May he rest in peace. 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. From March 2002, he became a presenter and pundit on the nightly football phone-in on Real Radio Yorkshire. He left the programme in 1981, but returned in 1984, this time playing against England's former rugby union captain Bill Beaumont. Tantalisingly close misses were experienced in the title race during the 1967/68 and 1968/69 seasons, and it was the sense that his team were only a hairs breadth away from new successes that stopped Shankly indulging in significant structural changes to his squad, apart from opting Hateley out and replacing him with the more aesthetically pleasing Alun Evans. 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. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. dave (man u fan)Great man,great character and a great player.Best England Captain after Bobby Moore.R.I.P.Crazy Horse,you'll never walk alone. In February 2004 he escorted his daughter, Emma, down the aisle when she got married to David Stones in St Paul's cathedral in London. Then Poland had a breakaway after a misplaced tackle by Norman Hunter in the second half, and only Hughes and goalkeeper Peter Shilton were back to defend. 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. Smith wrote that he was "disgusted" with what Hughes said and never spoke to him off the field again. ", Rick Parry, chief executive of Liverpool football club, said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to wife Barbara, children Emma and Emlyn junior, and the rest of the family at this sad time. ", 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.". Towards the end as she helped him into bed or on to the sofa, Emlyn Hughes would look intently into wife Barbara's . Great fellow, great player. Through this, he occasionally appeared as a pundit on ITV's football coverage. Rest in peace Crazy Horse. A decade later I cannot believe such painfully slow progress has been made towards a cure for brain tumours, she says. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. He joined Mansfield Town briefly in 1983 but did not make any appearances for the club. A classic moment in the history of the. Evertonian New York City. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. A Gent and a Legend.Thanks for the memories, EMLYN CRAZY HORSE HUGHES RIP. Honest, trustworthy, loyal, respectful, passionate and skilful.