By the time theyd prepared a room and sent the ambulance it was too late, she says. So Dad just said, Oh right. He was one of the greatest players of his era. My thoughts are with him and his family. Always full of enthusiasm and energy. Condolences to your wife and family. Its a very sad day for liverpool, the country and football! Tameem AdelYou taught us how it feels to be a footballer. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. He gave the barber a photo of Emlyn Hughes saying, 'he'll have his hair cut like Emlyn's'. JAMES SMITHGOD BLESS, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I couldn't believe my luck when, 2 years ago, he played at our local football club with his charity team (David Johnson etc). 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. The former Liverpool and England captain died from a brain tumour last week aged 57. Alongside Peter Jones he was present at the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985, saying "Football has died and the hooligans have won. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. 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. Everyone knew whose shirt it was meant to be.". LFC Legend, the first centre-half who could take someone on and put it in the net like a centre-forward. A terrible loss and to early. He started his career at Blackpool in 1964 before moving to Liverpool in 1967. He handled the noisy local kids clamouring for his autograph superbly. He took an absolutely immense liking to Marks and Spencers scampi. The 55-year-old former Liverpool and England captain was admitted to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in. Paul CarterAn infectious personality..even in adversity..an inspiration to us all..deeply saddened. 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. 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. DerekI now live abroad, but I recall the days at Anfield when I and friends enthused at Emlyn's tenacity and spirit. And thats when it hit. if only l`pool had one like you we might be brill again, I first sttod on the kop in 1964 - and still attend most matches at Anfield. Later that month Hughes was also appointed England captain, replacing Bobby Moore, by caretaker boss Joe Mercer. Had the pleasure of meeting him back in the late 70s at the supporters' club in Lower Breck Road. Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. alan lewisemlyn hughes was a winner, he shone above the rest, his ability on the pitch was second to none. Hes still there, she says. r.i.p. Thanks for the glory. Barbara and Emma say Emlyn would have been delighted with Liverpools success this season. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. 8. It wasnt grand or romantic!. Rodney shook his head in disbelief as he was in the penalty area at the time. Trevor - LFC fan South AustraliaSuch was the man that his sad demise is talked about by football fans over here in Oz as a great loss to all - no doubt especially to his loving family. When he was in a room youd know about it. "They called him Crazy Horse and that's exactly what he was. His hair was a bit odd because of the radiotherapy. 3, Geoff Strong and Gordon Milne were asked to cover at left-back, with Strong adapting to the position well enough to eventually be handed the role on a regular basis, while hope remained that Byrne would overcome his injury. There was no coma, he didnt talk gobbledegook, he was just normal and then he was gone. Then came the children: Emma, 41, who now runs a marketing agency and lives in West London, and Emlyn,. His attitude, effort, and commitment were second to none. He had time for everybody and will be sadly missed. 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. His wife . 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. His medals say it all. 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. England dominated the match but were denied constantly by Polish goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski. His death feels like the death of my youth. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. 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. Women's Super League Titles. you gave me many wonderful memories of matches at Anfield and Europe, you will never be forgotten. He scored his first goal in a 60 defeat of Newcastle United at Anfield on 26 August the same year. He was also said to have had further strained relationships with other team-mates too, while his political leanings were later brought into question by many. That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. He started his career at Blackpool in 1964 before moving to Liverpool in 1967. To confuse a temporary French teacher at shool, I even said my name was Emlyn Huges she never knew I wasn't! Hughes became much mimicked for his competitive nature and high-pitched protestations when not being able to recall an answer. Smith maintained that the only witness was Ian Callaghan. Emlyn Hughes hit the jackpot last night. One of Liverpool great centre halfs. [citation needed], In 2003, it was announced that he was suffering from a brain tumour, for which he underwent surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Rest in peace Crazy Horse. Barbara and Emmas grief is still raw and tears come to their eyes as they talk. Hes still there, she says. [13], In 1980, Hughes was decorated with the OBE for services to football, and later featured on the television tribute show This Is Your Life. A terrible loss and to early. Thanks for all the great memories Crazy Horse, RIP. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. Its an overused phrase, but there will NEVER be another. Towards the end as she helped him into bed or on to the sofa, Emlyn Hughes would look intently into wife Barbara's . I will miss him.. He was playing for Blackpool at the time. "I have been in management for 25 years and all over Europe. Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. He loved life and people and will be sadly missed. RIP Emlyn. Barbara and Emma say Emlyn would have been delighted with Liverpools success this season. He was the youngest player selected by Ramsey, and the only Liverpool player in the squad. He loved LFC and he always give 100%. 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. 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. What hastened the end of Hughes Liverpool career was the signing and hypnotically impressive ascent of Alan Hansen, whose composure and vision in possession was startlingly evident as soon as he made his first-team debut in September 1977. 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. Smith wrote that he was "disgusted" with what Hughes said and never spoke to him off the field again. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. 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. Thank you for everything Crazy Horse. 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. As a scot and a Aberdeen fan i wish to express my sympathy to the family of Emylin Hughes. ray netherwood stevenagea great ambassador for football,never to be forgotten. He lifted the spirits of the team when they journeyed to Rome for the European Cup Final and the rest is history. Nicknamed Crazy Horse , he captained. 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. His 59 appearances for England while at Liverpool made him the club's most capped player until Welsh striker Ian Rush broke the record more than ten years later. Evertonian New York City. Later in the same series, she appeared on the programme, joining Hughes's team. Bill Shankly signed the 19-year-old Hughes in 1967 for 65,000 and told the press that one day the player would captain England. 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. Emlyn Hughes and Bobby Charlton on the back row. Revie gave Hughes the England captaincy back for a Home International match against Scotland when Keegan was unavailable, before selecting him for the squad which would tour South America in the summer. [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]. She says brain cancer research is underfunded and wants more done to save families from similar heartbreak. Bryan JenningsI'll never forget Emlyn Hughes, he was everything to me as a boy growing up. You'll Never Walk Alone. Both of you loved and missed. Eight days after Hughes' death, England players wore black armbands in a friendly against Spain. It was his enthusiasm and humour that was most impressive. Say hello to Bob And Bill for me. 'Emlyn leaves a wife, Barbara, and two children. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. [3] A minute's silence was held the following evening at Anfield before Liverpool's game against Middlesbrough in the League Cup. After the match the team all came along to the British Embassy Bar where we had gone to after the match. Hughes made his Liverpool debut in a 21 league win over Stoke City at Anfield on 4 March 1967. Hughes, not yet 23, survived the cull, together with Ian Callaghan and Tommy Smith, and the new recruits who would help establish Liverpool's dominance in the 1970s began to arrive. Hughes was distraught as he collected his loser's medal, and BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme remarked: "Emlyn Hughes there, really absolutely sick. Liverpool FC captain Emlyn Hughes holding the European Cup at Wembley on May 10, 1978. 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. His death feels like the death of my youth. I remember this big man.. and he was just that a Big Man. 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. A privilege to have known him. Will be sadly missed by many. Good night Crazy horse and God bless. 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. The family were together at Newmarket Races in 2003 when there was the first sign of Emlyns illness. you will be sorely missed, Liverpool f.c lost a great man. RIP Emlyn. 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 . A Liverpool great, who will be sadly missed. Good night Crazy horse and God bless. He holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD from Columbia, which he earned working at CERN with Nobel Laureate Jack Steinberger. RIP. A very sad loss, indeed. It was growing back but he got a few looks. 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. crazy horse youll never walk alone. By the time of the latter of those successes, Hughes was the Liverpool captain. And he always had a smile.. You will never be forgotten but will be sadly missed. Rodney shook his head in disbelief as he was in the penalty area at the time. All our deepest condolences go to his wife and family. Thank you for everything Crazy Horse. He never liked fish before.. We'll never forget you. England progressed to the quarter finals, where they were defeated by West Germany. Hughes featured in neither game but was selected in the final squad of 22. I have been a lifelong Liverpool fan and when I was about 9 or 10 I can remember my dad taking me to the barbers. They are doing it for the charity Brain Tumour Research to raise awareness of the disease that took Emlyns life. A true gent with a heart of gold. She has his unmistakable smile. [6] Smith said he never told Shankly because it would have "broken his heart".[7]. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. Ray Clemence, his former teammate at the club, said: "It's a very sad day. I WILL MISS THE MIGHTY EMLYN! Hughes twice lifted the European Cup, first in Rome in 1977, then at Wembley in 1978. He also became only the fifth player to represent England in three separate decades, joining Jesse Pennington, Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton and Peter Shilton. He controversially withdrew Bobby Charlton and Martin Peters in the second half but retained a clearly exhausted Terry Cooper, who played at left back the entire 120 minutes although Hughes was available to replace him. I was so happy to see that big grin of Emlyns when he lifted the cup. Emlyn Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. DamienTears in my eyes. [citation needed] A statue of Hughes was unveiled in his birthplace of Barrow-in-Furness in 2008. Former Reds captain and manager Graeme Souness told BBC Radio Five Live: "He was an absolute legend. 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. Gave me my favourite childhood phrase: "Liverpool are magic, Everton are tragic". 13.8K subscribers 32K views 11 years ago A classic "Question of Sport" moment from the late, great Emlyn Hughes. I'll never forget Emlyn Hughes, he was everything to me as a boy growing up. 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. A Liverpool legend, a excellent player. 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. We also got to mingle with the team at the Queens Birthday Party at the embassy the following day. Hughes scored his only international goal against Wales, the opening goal of a 30 British Home Championship victory at Ninian Park in 1972. Emlyn Hughes was born in Barrow in August 1947, into a sporting family. Give our best wishes to Shanks when you see him. Barbara says: Although he was away a lot, the door would always open and hed be there. From March 2002, he became a presenter and pundit on the nightly football phone-in on Real Radio Yorkshire. 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. The policeman peered through the window and said that he did not recognise the man, to which Shankly replied: "No, but you will! Ste Speed recalls one of Liverpool's most charismatic players, Emlyn Hughes, who passed away on this day in 2004. Graham McCann spoke for all Liverpool and Wolves fans when he said: "In infants school, I got my mum to sew a number six on the back of my tiny red footie shirt. If you ever get the chance to watch it on video just see what those goals meant to him. HIS PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIVERPOOL FC & HIS GREAT SMILE IS WHAT SET HIM APART FROM OTHERS. 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. He was playing for Blackpool at the time. "What's the magic word ?" He made 665 appearances for Liverpool and captained the side to three league titles and an FA Cup victory in the 1970s. I couldn't believe my luck when, 2 years ago, he played at our local football club with his charity team (David Johnson etc). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He never played for Liverpool again. She has his unmistakable smile. Not a wild statement but TRUE. Thanks for being a real star Emlyn. Terrance Eganu were the gratest player of all times. Christina SmithA true gent with a heart of gold. Emma says: They couldnt get all the tumour so we asked, Right, whats next? The medical team said there was no cure. kaz from margate the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. Liverpools new central defensive partnership, along with the expansive goalkeeping of Ray Clemence, was to be the triangular foundation upon which Paisley built a team that was as far detached from the traditional British style of play as could be possibly achieved. He joined our party and signed autographs for everyone who requested one. Byrne had returned to fitness by the time of Hughes arrival, but would miss more games during Liverpools surprisingly lacklustre run-in. A very sad loss, indeed. markI only saw him play once, and crowd were singing about 'The Mighty Emlyn' How true, Andrew - South WalesA very very sad day for Liverpool FC and football in general, RIP Emlyn, John Hastings, CumbriaI'm too young to have seen Emlyn Hughes play, but I know he was an inspirational captain, none more so than in 1977, when Liverpool had lost the FA Cup Final (and with it a possible Treble). He had been suffering from cancer for 15 months, but according to his wife, Barbara, his condition had deteriorated in the last few days and he died at home in Sheffield with his family around him yesterday morning. The doctor called that night.. He was a member of the ATLAS experiment at the LHC in Geneva, Switzerland, where his group was involved in both hardware (pixel detector) and data analysis (studies of jets, photons and the Higgs). Hughes was married to Barbara and had a son and daughter, both named after him (Emlyn Jr. and Emma Lynn).[10]. Former soccer star Emlyn Hughes was recovering after an operation to remove a brain tumour. 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. Liverpool subsequently failed to win the vital match at Highbury, which meant that Derby County won the league title. The awards were presented at the annual ceremony, held at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London on 18 September.[14]. He became even kinder and more thoughtful. Hughes captained England for all of Mercer's seven games in charge, and initially maintained the role when Don Revie was appointed as Ramsey's permanent successor. Whatever work he did for me he did it with the same enthusiasm as when he played football,, a true pro. A privilege to have known him. Lawrence Dallaglios mum gave him an England cap so he wore that. Even from a distance, Emma is instantly recognisable as her fathers daughter. Who can forget the Derby goals he scored and his way of celebrating. I'm his age, and can't believe he's left us. 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 from a brain tumour at the age of 57. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. He had an infectious laugh and smile great character, so young and so sad. everyones thoughts go out to his family. One of the all-time Liverpool greats. He was my inspiration.GOODBYE, AussieSydney God Bless Emlyn - a great bloke - from a Blue, michael molphyA TRUE LEGEND.A REAL GENTLEMAN.AND A SAD LOSS TO FOOTBALL, SLIPONE OF LIVERPOOLS TRUE LEGANDS NEVER TO BE FORGOTTON. 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. 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. Emlyn 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. He taught at Caltech for 11 years before returning to Columbia in 2006. "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. As a 13 year old Emlyn was my hero and I had his autograph dated 1969. . MarkI'm not from Liverpool, but the guy was a great advert for your city, for commitment and for sportsmanship. Carl Leather Rest Well Emlyn you were one of the best!!! 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. He was our captain when I saw my first game at Anfield, and his love of the game, and our club was infectious. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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 the 197071 season, Liverpool reached the FA Cup final, losing 21 after extra-time to Arsenal, who completed the then-rare double of League title and FA Cup.
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