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. Alongside Peter Jones he was present at the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985, saying "Football has died and the hooligans have won. Dad asked what his chances were, how many survived. The reaction of Smith was to storm out of Highbury and onto the first train out of Euston that was bound for Liverpool. That is something very few people get to do.. [11], Hughes was voted at No.10 on the official Liverpool Football Club web site poll "100 Players Who Shook The Kop". He was an inspirational player and he will never be forgotten. All our deepest condolences go to his wife and family. I watched him play many times in my youth in those fantastic Derby Games. 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! colin McMillanhe was truly the best to ware red and will be miss by all living reds all over the world, paul greyeven 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. His name, a certain Emlyn Hughes. 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. You will be always in our minds, Hughes. Thanks for being a real star Emlyn. Emlyn, Shanks, Bob and Joe have already got the Captain's armband ready for you. Emlyn Hughes' widow on brain tumour which killed him In later years he became a passionate horseracing fan, part-owning a runner in last year's Grand National. Emlyn Hughes - Crazy Horse: Remembering Liverpool's 2-time European Cup 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. I just closed the door on the room where he died. Again, Ramseys inflexibility was brought into question, inclusive of his lack of vision concerning Hughes. It was within the wake of defeat in the European Cup to Nottingham Forest that the tilting point occurred, as Paisley decided that Hughes could no longer fend off the challenge of Hansen, a fight that was now being hindered by an arthritic knee. He was playing for Blackpool at the time. 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. Hughes featured in neither game but was selected in the final squad of 22. And thats when it hit. He made 665 appearances for Liverpool and captained the side to three league titles and an FA Cup victory in the 1970s. We got his autograph again alongside the original. Ray Clemence, his former teammate at the club, said: "It's a very sad day. He loved life, loved his football. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. 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. ", 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.". 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. His later years were spent living in Yorkshire, living in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Sheffield, and it was there he collapsed. 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. After launching their phone-in, he worked for the station until the end of last season when his illness forced him to stop. Good bye and Rest in Peace. , PAUL CANTRILLA VERY SAD LOSE TO ENGLISH FOOTBALL. It was growing back but he got a few looks. Liverpool career stats for Emlyn Hughes - LFChistory But his zest for life continued. A true gent and always a player who gave 100%. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. He holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD from Columbia, which he earned working at CERN with Nobel Laureate Jack Steinberger. 1964 interview with future Liverpool star Emlyn Hughes. To confuse a temporary French teacher at shool, I even said my name was Emlyn Huges she never knew I wasn't! [citation needed] A statue of Hughes was unveiled in his birthplace of Barrow-in-Furness in 2008. 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. 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. 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. Issue date: Thursday December 16, 2020. I just closed the door on the room where he died. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. David R CoeI once met Emlyn at Warwich races and he was a true gentleman. He gave the barber a photo of Emlyn Hughes saying, 'he'll have his hair cut like Emlyn's'. 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. Icons of Liverpool: Emlyn Hughes - Last Word on Football Smith also stated that he thought Hughes was trying to "set him up" and was not really trying to bribe Arsenal players. One of the most important players in Liverpools history, Hughes is immortalised at Anfield as part of a bronze statue of Paisley that was unveiled in January 2020, the player carried on the back of his future manager. Shankly stunningly omitted Smith from his starting lineup by choice, dropping Hughes back into central defence alongside Lloyd. God bless you and your family Crazy Horse from all scousers in the USA. Scouses from the Bay Area of the USA. Last days; 20 years after his retirement, Emlyn Hughes was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I was in the Kop, LFC were playing Man City, Rodney Marsh was goal bound on his own. . 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. You can fight it. 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. Hughes left Liverpool after 665 appearances, scoring 49 goals, for the club. May he rest in peace. Had the pleasure of meeting him back in the late 70s at the supporters' club in Lower Breck Road. Emma says: Its happened a few times recently with Liverpool doing so well and when Cameron sees them he says, Thats my granddaddy with the big cup, granddaddy who lives on a big cloud.. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. Tears in my eyes. 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 . 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. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. Carl Leather Rest Well Emlyn you were one of the best!!! He helped the club to four league titles, two European Cups, an FA Cup victory and two Uefa Cup titles. RIP Emlyn. Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. Barbara and Emma say Emlyn would have been delighted with Liverpools success this season. Now, 30 odd years later, I realise just how much of an influence he had and what a wonderful man he was. He became Liverpool captain in 1973, taking over from Tommy Smith and his years at Anfield were the most successful in the clubs history. joA Liverpool legend, a excellent player. I now live abroad, but I recall the days at Anfield when I and friends enthused at Emlyn's tenacity and spirit. He later said: To lift the European Cup again was very special. It was his lucky charm.. Vision Sport Publishing. "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. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. Hughes made his Liverpool debut in a 21 league win over Stoke City at Anfield on 4 March 1967. Smith wrote that he was "disgusted" with what Hughes said and never spoke to him off the field again. He joined our party and signed autographs for everyone who requested one. (modern). Quality individual and showed what was right with the game. Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour at the age of 57. From 1995 Hughes became chief patron to the Sheffield-based charity FABLE (For a Better Life with Epilepsy). Barbara says: Although he was away a lot, the door would always open and hed be there. 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. Three days later, Liverpool were knocked out of the European Cup at Anfield by Red Star Belgrade, Smith conspicuous by his absence even among the five-man list of substitutes, from where he would remain ostracised by Shankly for a further three weeks. Hughes became much mimicked for his competitive nature and high-pitched protestations when not being able to recall an answer. 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'Crazy Horse' Emlyn Hughes dies at 57 | Media | The Guardian 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. Good bye and Rest in Peace. 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. The Kop duly cheered! There was no coma, he didnt talk gobbledegook, he was just normal and then he was gone. 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. 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 WILL MISS THE MIGHTY EMLYN! 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. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. Slotting in seamlessly, Hughes offered not only dependable cover but also a glimpse of Liverpools future, as he continued to venture forward with the ball at his feet, just as he would when in midfield. ColinTotal shock, one of my favourite players of all time. [9], In later years, Hughes lived a quiet retirement, occasionally working as an after-dinner or motivational speaker. Questions were raised about Ramsey's decisions during the game. It is placed in front of a new office building on Abbey Road which was also named Emlyn Hughes House after him. the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. He was our captain when I saw my first game at Anfield, and his love of the game, and our club was infectious. It is an apt image of two men giving their all for a club that they helped become the worlds greatest. England equalised through an Allan Clarke penalty but the match ended 11 and England failed to qualify. There still isnt a day that goes past where I dont think of him, she says. and I can tell you he was there before any of the other defenders had a chance to react.
