Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. Its an overused phrase, but there will NEVER be another. It wasnt grand or romantic!. He continued to be selected for England squads even after leaving Liverpool. It was growing back but he got a few looks. Everyone says that, she says with a laugh. You will be always in our minds, Hughes. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. We'll never forget you. Smith maintained that the only witness was Ian Callaghan. He was a great footballer who i loved to watch in those great days of when he played for liverpool. One of Liverpool great centre halfs. That is something very few people get to do.. He never stopped, he was up and down the pitch, cajoling everyone. He was a great footballer who i loved to watch in those great days of when he played for liverpool. 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). 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. Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. A seed had been planted in the mind of Shankly. I just closed the door on the room where he died. His racing colours incorporated Liverpool red, Blackpool tangerine, Wolves gold and the white of England football shirts. By this time Hughes's place in the side was under threat from talented young Scottish defender Alan Hansen, who had arrived the previous season for 100,000 from Partick Thistle. "Signed in 1967 by Bill Shankly, he was to be one of the most inspirational signings this club ever made. 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. California I was born in Liverpool and saw Crazy Horse play many, many times. RIP, Emlyn. 8. Rotherham v Barnsley, England Old Boy s agony . 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. From March 2002, he became a presenter and pundit on the nightly football phone-in on Real Radio Yorkshire. God Bless You Emlyn. [citation needed] He called her "ma'am" throughout, except for one occasion, when he referred to her as "mate". tamGood bye Hughes. 13.8K subscribers 32K views 11 years ago A classic "Question of Sport" moment from the late, great Emlyn Hughes. Rest in peace Crazy Horse. The doctor called that night.. I thought he was joking. As a student in Liverpool in the '70s I became a fan of LFC and fondly remember Emlyn Hughes as the cheerful and thoroughly efficient captain. In later years he became a passionate horseracing fan, part-owning a runner in last year's Grand National. He was sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers for 90,000 in August 1979. We also got to mingle with the team at the Queens Birthday Party at the embassy the following day. Clubs: Blackpool, Liverpool, Wolves, Hull City, Mansfield Town, Swansea City, Rotherham Utd (manager), Club honours: (Liverpool): 4 league titles, 1 FA Cup, 2 European Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 3 Charity Shields, 1 UEFA Super Cup, Footballer of the Year 1977 (Wolves): 1 League Cup, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Now you're with Shanks, Crazy Horse. Guy FinchNo fan will ever walk alone. Liverpool Football Club, who will hold a minute's silence in honour of Hughes before the Carling Cup tie against Middlesbrough at Anfield on Wednesday, paid their tribute in a statement on their website. I will miss him.. TonyA true gent and always a player who gave 100%. Thanks Emlyn for your style, it was unique and classy. Kevin HumphreysIt's the small things you remember most. Tameem AdelYou taught us how it feels to be a footballer. Emlyn Walter Hughes OBE[2] (28 August 1947 9 November 2004) was an English footballer. Rotherham were relegated after winning only one more game during the season. jima true gentleman and a great pro,god bless. When I went to Liverpool he was the main man. 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. 'Crazy Horse' Emlyn Hughes dies at 57 | Media | The Guardian Thanks Emlyn. He just seemed like a nice, ordinary, well-mannered guy. Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour at the age of 57. That was Emlyn 100% all the time, and great skills! Audio and Video links on this page require, It 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. Hughes had six caps by the time Ramsey included him in his provisional squad of 27 which flew to South America for altitude-acclimatising friendly games against Colombia and Ecuador. His medals say it all. Prior to returning to Columbia as a Professor in 2006, Hughes was a Professor of Physics at Caltech for 11 years. He went on to win the League Cup in his first season with Wolves the only trophy he did not win with Liverpool lifting it as captain after a 10 win over Nottingham Forest at Wembley. 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. Total shock, one of my favourite players of all time. 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. 24 Mar 2009 - Liverpool-Kop.com There was no coma, he didnt talk gobbledegook, he was just normal and then he was gone. 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 had time for everybody and will be sadly missed. Chris NezianyaAs a student in Liverpool in the '70s I became a fan of LFC and fondly remember Emlyn Hughes as the cheerful and thoroughly efficient captain. What a sad day for Liverpool. 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. He joined our party and signed autographs for everyone who requested one. Liverpool FC captain Emlyn Hughes holding the European Cup at Wembley on May 10, 1978. Hughes completed a full set of English football domestic honours by winning the League Cup with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1980. He will be sadly missed. Lloyd would never play for the club again, sold to Coventry City that summer for the biggest fee Liverpool had ever received. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. May the Lord keep you. His name, a certain Emlyn Hughes. [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. Former Reds captain and manager Graeme Souness told BBC Radio Five Live: "He. After the match the team all came along to the British Embassy Bar where we had gone to after the match. You will never be forgotten but will be sadly missed. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. You've lost a star. 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. Smith would reclaim a place in the team, but it would not be in central defence, instead deployed to cover for the injured Chris Lawler at right-back, a position he would excel in for the best part of the next two-and-a-half years until Phil Neal took over. Rest in peace, dear Emlyn. . The awards were presented at the annual ceremony, held at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London on 18 September.[14]. "One of those players who everyone admired, one of those few people on TV who everyone enjoyed. My prayers are with his family at this time. His medals say it all. He was our captain when I saw my first game at Anfield, and his love of the game, and our club was infectious. That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. Emlyn, Shanks, Bob and Joe have already got the Captain's armband ready for you. He eventually made 650 appearances for the Reds and captained his country 23 times, being named Footballer of the Year in 1977, and could play full back, centre back and midfield. "Football will definitely miss him - he was a legend.". David R CoeI once met Emlyn at Warwich races and he was a true gentleman. Rest Well Emlyn you were one of the best!!! Evertonian New York City. Evertonian New York City. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. 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. Fantastic player that powered the club forward. He's still my hero. 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. November 9th marks the anniversary of the death of former Liverpool captain . It's still a horrible, horrible thing, but you don't need to die now. From the Kop watching him push the Reds to glory. 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. So Dad just said, Oh right. Cameron, Emmas five-year-old son, is a Liverpool fan and recognises his grandad in old TV clips. He lead by example so much so that he and the rest of the team won their first European Cup on Tommy Smiths retirement game in Rome where they beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1. Friends and former Liverpool players have paid tribute to Emlyn Hughes, who has died from a brain tumour aged 57. 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! R.I.P Emlyn, gone but not forgotten. I was shocked to see the news about the most loved Liverpool player, who shuns the term "star" He just loved the game, and poured his heart into every match. I just closed the door on the room where he died. you will be sorely missed, Liverpool f.c lost a great man. r.i.p. There was no coma, he didnt talk gobbledegook, he was just normal and then he was gone. Two days before the epic Euro 2000 first leg encounter between Scotland and England at Hampden Park, Shankly.com met an upbeat Emlyn Hughes to discuss England's chances and, of course, recall memories of a certain Bill Shankly. In his 12 years at Liverpool, Hughes won the league title four . Steve Finch, Lifelong Lverpool FanRIP CRAZY HORSE. Emlyn was irreplaceable it was his personality. We picked him up and took him to St John Ambulance and he came round fine. He was exactly as you would see him on television. 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. You'll never walk alone. Emlyn, Shanks, Bob and Joe have already got the Captain's armband ready for you. The captain of England!" And 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. Afterwards, 99.9% knew me. Thanks Emlyn for your style, it was unique and classy. 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. Questions were raised about Ramsey's decisions during the game. 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? Still, Shankly kept his options open, and when Hughes was signed it was largely perceived to be with left-back in mind if not immediately, then certainly in the longer term. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. We went out onto the streets of Liverpool to ask how you will remember the Reds legend. Women's Super League Titles. Former England skipper nicknamed 'Crazy Horse' died of a brain tumour aged 57, Towards the end as she helped him into bed or on to the sofa, Emlyn Hughes would look intently into wife Barbaras eyes and say: Weve had a lovely life havent we?. A terrible loss and to early. Carl Leather Rest Well Emlyn you were one of the best!!! I was shocked to see the news about the most loved Liverpool player, who shuns the term "star" He just loved the game, and poured his heart into every match. A classic interview from 1964 between Blackpool and England star and part time editor and journalist Jimmy Armfield and a young seventeen year old full back born in Barrow-in-Furness who's father played for the British Lions Rugby Union side as well as appearing in the other code for Barrow, who has just completed his first year as a professional footballer with Blackpool FC. John Toshack, who made his name as a Liverpool striker in the 1970s, told BBC Radio Five Live that Hughes would have played an outstanding role in any dressing room. All rights reserved. 6 shirt as his own, and with Alan Kennedy now ensconced at left-back, Hughes became the odd man out, despite remaining as club captain. He died in his home in Sheffield on November 9 . you will be sorely missed, Jordan KennedyLiverpool f.c lost a great man. A Gent and a Legend.Thanks for the memories, EMLYN CRAZY HORSE HUGHES RIP. 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. dot doyleyou gave me many wonderful memories of matches at Anfield and Europe, you will never be forgotten. 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. His research involves searching for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. A terrible loss and to early. 2013, 2014. The following season Hughes made just 16 appearances in the side, enough to earn his final title medal. Thank you for everything Crazy Horse. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. you gave me many wonderful memories of matches at Anfield and Europe, you will never be forgotten. RIP. He was an inspirational player and he will never be forgotten. When he was in a room youd know about it. We've got all the results from official games, appearance stats, goal stats and basically every conceivable statistic from 1892 to the present, every single line-up and substitutions! YNWA. [citation needed] Hughes is also remembered at Anfield, a statue of him being carried by Bob Paisley was unveiled in 2020. I was born in Liverpool and saw Crazy Horse play many, many times. 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. The Barber duly placed the photo next to the mirror and got to work. 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. As 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.. As a teenager in the 70's Emlyn was an inspiration and role model to me. 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. Good bye and Rest in Peace. you'll never walk alone. Emlyn saw the danger and ran the full length of the pitch and disspossed him in the penalty area with the best tackle I've ever saw a player engage. [citation needed] He once identified a picture of a heavily muddied jockey as John Reid, only to be told it was Princess Anne. JOHNNY STEVENSONScottish through and through but my team is Liverpool. One of the all-time Liverpool greats. Shankly stunningly omitted Smith from his starting lineup by choice, dropping Hughes back into central defence alongside Lloyd. It is a sad day when he passed away but I will never forget him. He was born in Barrow-in-Furness on August 28, 1947 and began his footballing career at Barrow before moving to Blackpool. It is almost 10 years since a brain tumour claimed the life of the life of one of Britains most famous and inspirational sportsmen, Towards the end as she helped him into bed or on to the sofa, Emlyn Hughes would look intently into wife Barbaras eyes and say: Weve had a lovely life havent we?. Emlyn, you will be missed. BBC SPORT | Football | Football great Emlyn Hughes dies By the time theyd prepared a room and sent the ambulance it was too late, she says. Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. I'm a reds fan but only managed to see Emlyn play for the team were I was born Hull City. In October 1973, Ramsey selected Hughes to be left back as England hosted Poland at Wembley. Liverpool career stats for Emlyn Hughes - LFChistory In another interview, Smith scathed: "The only mates he had in all his time at Liverpool were straight out of a vending machine". Liverpool lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Hughes caught out of position for the winning goal. Honest, trustworthy, loyal, respectful, passionate and skilful. He was one of the greatest players of his era. He for me, a liverpool fan for fifty years, man and boy, was mr liverpool,in my opinion present and future players of liverpool should sit down and watch videos of emlyn, who to me was one of the best players that ever wore the famous red shirt.god bless emlyn . Emlyn Hughes - Crazy horse - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC! Happy memories, tinged with sadness today. There still isnt a day that goes past where I dont think of him, she says. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I'll never forget Emlyn Hughes, he was everything to me as a boy growing up. Ray NashEmlyn was a great captain, and a great ambassador for Liverpool on and off the field. what a great man not only for football but for your fine city my condolences to emlyns family youll never walk alone god bless. Emlyn Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. 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 handled the noisy local kids clamouring for his autograph superbly. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. Thanks for so many great memories, Emlyn, may you rest in peace. BBC - Cumbria - Sport - Football great Emlyn Hughes It was his enthusiasm and humour that was most impressive. RIP, Emlyn. Emlyn Hughes interview 1988 - AWD truck launch. Emlyn Hughes - Crazy Horse: Remembering Liverpool's 2-time European Cup "He liked the dressing room humour, that mickey-taking, and he was trying to laugh at himself as well. YNWA. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, He will never walk alone.Godbless Emlyn rest in peace xxxx. That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. A sad day for all football fans around the world. It just epitomised his status as a great Liverpool footballer. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Happy memories, tinged with sadness today. 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. Gave me my favourite childhood phrase: "Liverpool are magic, Everton are tragic". Sadly missed. Prof. Hughes group was also involved in R&D activities on ultra-thin silicon detectors for future colliders, in collaboration with the Brookhaven National Laboratory and IPHC in Strasbourg, France. RIP Emlyn; God Bless, Always. He was playing for Blackpool at the time. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I was so happy to see that big grin of Emlyns when he lifted the cup. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. 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. 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. Liverpool FC captain Emlyn Hughes holding the European Cup at Wembley on May 10, 1978. His attitude, effort, and commitment were second to none. Professor Hughes is the winner of the Feynman Teaching Award (Caltech, 1999) and the ASCIT Teaching Award (Caltech, 1997). His reputation was sealed a few weeks later when he identified a picture of the princess as the jockey John Reid. His versatility was noticed too he filled in at left back and central defence, a trait which was spotted by England coach Alf Ramsey in 1969. 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. Emlyn made 62 appearances for England, 23 as captain, and scored huge triumphs with Liverpool then Wolves.
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