Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. Great fellow, great player. 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. 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. Hughes became much mimicked for his competitive nature and high-pitched protestations when not being able to recall an answer. ColinTotal shock, one of my favourite players of all time. The death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. Emlyn made 62 appearances for England, 23 as captain, and scored huge triumphs with Liverpool then Wolves. 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. 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. When he lived in Formby he did a lot of great work for a local children's charity. 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. 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. Its a very sad day for liverpool, the country and football! crazy horse youll never walk alone. RIP. A decade later I cannot believe such painfully slow progress has been made towards a cure for brain tumours, she says. He just seemed like a nice, ordinary, well-mannered guy. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. But now in todays exclusive interview Barbara and Emma open up about the irreplaceable man known to millions by his nickname Crazy Horse, the skipper of an illustrious Liverpool side and the England team, before he brought his infectious enthusiasm to TV quiz A Question of Sport. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. Lloyd would never play for the club again, sold to Coventry City that summer for the biggest fee Liverpool had ever received. He was an example to me as a schoolkid growing up that you should always play with passion and pride but be dignified in defeat. [3], Emlyn Hughes was born in Barrow-in-Furness,[4] the son of Fred Hughes, a Great Britain, Wales, Barrow, and Workington Town rugby league footballer.[5]. 13.8K subscribers 32K views 11 years ago A classic "Question of Sport" moment from the late, great Emlyn Hughes. You've lost a star. Watching them in the late 70's and throughout the 80's with him as captain of probably THE GREATEST FOOTBALL TEAM EVER. What he said was typical, "Jesus Christ did I write that?". r.i.p. Thanks for the glory. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. In later years he became a passionate horseracing fan, part-owning a runner in last year's Grand National. Roger Lammin, LFC fan from OxfordMy memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. It's the small things you remember most. "It's a very sad day, one of the greats of a great Liverpool side is no longer with us. That was Emlyn 100% all the time, and great skills! 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. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. 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. Goodnite, Godbless xx, alway`s smiling, you were a PROPER liverpool player, brilliant, loved you then, love you now. Liverpool FC captain Emlyn Hughes holding the European Cup at Wembley on May 10, 1978. u were the gratest player of all times. 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. It is a sad day when he passed away but I will never forget him. 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! On returning to England, Ron Greenwood took over as England manager, returning the captaincy to Hughes. "He absolutely adored playing football. 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. You'll Never Walk Alone. 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. mark ipswich fanwhat a great man not only for football but for your fine city my condolences to emlyns family youll never walk alone god bless. It caused a domino effect that was to prove both a blessing and a curse, as Shankly delayed disbanding much of the team that brought Liverpool two league titles and a belated first FA Cup during the mid-1960s, along with the clubs first major European final. Whatever work he did for me he did it with the same enthusiasm as when he played football,, a true pro. I hope his reaction to his two goals against Everton at Goodison in the 70's are shown tonight as a fitting tribute. BBC - Liverpool - Sport - Emlyn Hughes dies A very sad loss, indeed. Evertonian New York City. Princess Anne and Emlyn Hughes - 'A Question of Sport at 50' Emlyn Hughes | K=1 Project - Columbia University [11], Hughes was voted at No.10 on the official Liverpool Football Club web site poll "100 Players Who Shook The Kop". NellyI'm a reds fan but only managed to see Emlyn play for the team were I was born Hull City. Rooney later apologised. I would have been very pleased to have had Emlyn in any of my squads. a great ambassador for football,never to be forgotten. All our deepest condolences go to his wife and family. My 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. My 1st real memory of Emlyn Hughes is me mum & Dad drinking with him &john Tosack,Ray Clements & friends,I was 7yrs old but I recall my parents saying what a genuine bloke he was & how fond he spoke of his wife Barbara.He was a captain Liverpool FC will never forget & remember fondly! 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. After being refused a trial by local side Barrow, Hughes joined First Division side Blackpool. Rest in peace, dear Emlyn. Along with Nobby Stiles, Hughes was one of only two outfield players who did not feature in any game. you'll never walk alone. It just epitomised his status as a great Liverpool footballer. He was playing for Blackpool at the time. 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 earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. He later said: To lift the European Cup again was very special. Emlyn Walter Hughes OBE[2] (28 August 1947 9 November 2004) was an English footballer. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. His attitude, effort, and commitment were second to none. Now you're with Shanks, Crazy Horse. A decade later I cannot believe such painfully slow progress has been made towards a cure for brain tumours, she says. Scouses from the Bay Area of the USA. his passion both on and off the field was admirable. She has his unmistakable smile. You've lost a star. His medals say it all. He took an absolutely immense liking to Marks and Spencers scampi. 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. Smith was soon back in action, which meant a temporary return to midfield for Hughes, but when Liverpool made the trip to Highbury to face Arsenal in early November matters turned decisively. For Hughes, 1970 was an important year in his career. and I can tell you he was there before any of the other defenders had a chance to react. Barbara says: We went to our GP, then a specialist who sent him for an MRI scan. 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. 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. Afterwards, 99.9% knew me. Added to these domestic honours were two European Cups, including Liverpool's first in 1977; and two UEFA Cup titles. , PAUL CANTRILLA VERY SAD LOSE TO ENGLISH FOOTBALL. You've not seen nothing like the mighty Emlyn - This Is Anfield 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. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. He'll not be forgotten.". 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. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. A privilege to have known him. 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. YNWA. 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. Kevin HumphreysIt's the small things you remember most. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. r.i.p. Its an overused phrase, but there will NEVER be another. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. He desereved to win all he got I will always admire him he was an inspiration to me. his passion both on and off the field was admirable. Ahmed(Manu U Fan)He was simply the best captain I have ever seen- Deepest Sympathises to all who knew him. Hughes twice lifted the European Cup, first in Rome in 1977, then at Wembley in 1978. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. Dad asked what his chances were, how many survived. With Shankly answering his concerns over the previous seasons lack of goals with the signing of Tony Hateley from Chelsea, it meant that Ian St John dropped into midfield to partner Hughes, in a completely new pairing at the heart of the team. Nicknamed Crazy Horse , he captained. Bryan JenningsI'll never forget Emlyn Hughes, he was everything to me as a boy growing up. In his 12 years at Liverpool, Hughes won the league title four . Condolences to your wife and family. [3] Hughes won the Football Writers' Player of the Year in 1977. Something went wrong, please try again later. If you ever get the chance to watch it on video just see what those goals meant to him. Towards the end as she helped him into bed or on to the sofa, Emlyn Hughes would look intently into wife Barbara's . His racing colours incorporated Liverpool red, Blackpool tangerine, Wolves gold and the white of England football shirts. cathy LongMy 1st real memory of Emlyn Hughes is me mum & Dad drinking with him &john Tosack,Ray Clements & friends,I was 7yrs old but I recall my parents saying what a genuine bloke he was & how fond he spoke of his wife Barbara.He was a captain Liverpool FC will never forget & remember fondly!