When he lived in Formby he did a lot of great work for a local children's charity. May the Lord keep you. He never stopped, he was up and down the pitch, cajoling everyone. JAMES SMITHGOD BLESS, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Ramsey gave Hughes his debut on 5 November of that year, playing him at left back in a friendly against the Netherlands at the Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam. 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?. (modern). 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. Steve Finch, Lifelong Lverpool FanRIP CRAZY HORSE. He was everything a footballer should be. Emlyn Hughes is a Professor of Physics at Columbia University. He joined Mansfield Town briefly in 1983 but did not make any appearances for the club. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. 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. Kevin HumphreysIt's the small things you remember most. Emma explains: Dad was chatting when he just went fell over sideways. Emlyn Walter Hughes OBE [2] (28 August 1947 - 9 November 2004) was an English footballer. He will be sadly missed. Had the pleasure of meeting him back in the late 70s at the supporters' club in Lower Breck Road. 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. Thanks Emlyn for your style, it was unique and classy. I only saw him play once, and crowd were singing about 'The Mighty Emlyn' How true, A very very sad day for Liverpool FC and football in general, RIP Emlyn, I'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). Hughes was the on-pitch leader of Liverpool during unprecedented times. 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. You can fight it. If you ever get the chance to watch it on video just see what those goals meant to him. Smith and Hughes' off-field relationship, already strained due to the bribery incident 18 months earlier, fractured beyond all repair after this, although it never visibly affected their football. Hed just come back from the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and he said, I think its time we thought about getting married everybodys beginning to talk about us. Glasgow City is not always the easiest place for an Englishman to be. Barbara says: Although he was away a lot, the door would always open and hed be there. Hughes scored his only international goal against Wales, the opening goal of a 30 British Home Championship victory at Ninian Park in 1972. Nicknamed "Crazy Horse", he was diagnosed with cancer when he collapsed soon. 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. He took an absolutely immense liking to Marks and Spencers scampi. 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." He was simply the best captain I have ever seen- Deepest Sympathises to all who knew him. The Barber duly placed the photo next to the mirror and got to work. We went out onto the streets of Liverpool to ask how you will remember the Reds legend. I thought he was joking. a great ambassador for football,never to be forgotten. Only an England victory would secure a place at the 1974 World Cup, with any other result seeing Poland qualify. 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 . He holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD from Columbia, which he earned working at CERN with Nobel Laureate Jack Steinberger. A very sad loss, indeed. , PAUL CANTRILLA VERY SAD LOSE TO ENGLISH FOOTBALL. [12] A cancer support charity in Hughes' name is run by the Freemasons of Tapton Masonic Hall in Sheffield, of which Hughes was a member. Prior to returning to Columbia as a Professor in 2006, Hughes was a Professor of Physics at Caltech for 11 years. He treated everybody the same he was easy-going and enthusiastic about everything.. Barbara and Emma say Emlyn would have been delighted with Liverpools success this season. 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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?. 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. One of the all-time Liverpool greats. RIP. A terrible loss and to early. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. 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. LFC Legend, the first centre-half who could take someone on and put it in the net like a centre-forward. 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). Gave it his all, not only for the Liver Bird, but anything he set out to do. When he was in a room youd know about it. England forward Wayne Rooney attracted controversy after throwing his black armband to the floor, following a 42nd minute substitution for Alan Smith. 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 death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. And he always had a smile.. kaz from margate the world will be a sadder place without one of liverpools best ever players. Former soccer star Emlyn Hughes was recovering after an operation to remove a brain tumour. He took an absolutely immense liking to Marks and Spencers scampi. BBC SPORT | Football | Football great Emlyn Hughes dies The doctor called that night.. Icons of Liverpool: Emlyn Hughes - Last Word on Football Family man: Barbara and Emma today; sleepless nights with baby Emlyn. His research involves searching for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. May he rest in peace. "He was also larger than life - a fantastic person to go to the races with because he knew everyone.". 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. He played in the next game in the same position. 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. Then came the children: Emma, 41, who now runs a marketing agency and lives in West London, and Emlyn,. Emlyn Hughes joined Bill Shankly's Liverpool from Blackpool in February 1967. I will miss him.. I watched him play many times in my youth in those fantastic Derby Games. tamGood bye Hughes. ", A club spokesman added: "Those lucky enough to see him play will recall his boundless enthusiasm, 100% commitment to the cause and unrelenting passion for the club whenever he had the Liver Bird close to his chest." Paul CarterAn infectious personality..even in adversity..an inspiration to us all..deeply saddened. It's still a horrible, horrible thing, but you don't need to die now. May he rest in peace. i hope the liverpool team will follow crazy horse. My father had cancer and we have been through it all, chemo all the horrible things that it brings. Liverpool career stats for Emlyn Hughes - LFChistory Quality individual and showed what was right with the game. They are doing it for Brain Tumour Research, a charity which raises awareness of the disease that took Emlyns life. After the match the team all came along to the British Embassy Bar where we had gone to after the match. SueAlways gave an autograph and a smile to the waiting fans when he came out of training, fabulous player maybe now having a pint or to with bill, Steve BeechA truely classy guy, and what a footballer. What a leader and ambassador for English football they had in Emlyn! Its a very sad day for liverpool, the country and football! The reaction of Smith was to storm out of Highbury and onto the first train out of Euston that was bound for Liverpool. Hughes later joined her team for the much criticised It's a Royal Knockout project, the brainchild of her brother Prince Edward. Keith DiamondFantastic player that powered the club forward. He's still my hero. I thought he was joking. What a sad day for Liverpool. A true gentleman and thorough professional. 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. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. JOHNNY STEVENSONScottish through and through but my team is Liverpool. I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. All rights reserved. "You didn't need to pay for the name in those days. He just seemed like a nice, ordinary, well-mannered guy. 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. RIP Emlyn. 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. What a leader and ambassador for English football they had in Emlyn! He became Liverpool captain in 1973, taking over from Tommy Smith and his years at Anfield were the most successful in the clubs history. She has his unmistakable smile. 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. November 9th marks the anniversary of the death of former Liverpool captain . SADLY MISSED. From the Kop watching him push the Reds to glory. I'll never forget Emlyn Hughes, he was everything to me as a boy growing up. Smith maintained that the only witness was Ian Callaghan. Hughes, whose condition deteriorated in recent weeks, also leaves two children, Emma, 29, and 26-year-old Emlyn Jnr. "One of those players who everyone admired, one of those few people on TV who everyone enjoyed. Rotherham were relegated after winning only one more game during the season. In October 1973, Ramsey selected Hughes to be left back as England hosted Poland at Wembley. He loved LFC and he always give 100%. Emlyn Hughes '87 GSAS is a professor of physics and the deputy chair of the physics department. It was a shrewd piece of business. Anfield folklore insists that the Red Star game was the eureka moment where Shankly opted to restructure his central defence, switching traditional stoppers for ball-playing variants, yet it was an evolution that had already been 12 months in the making. 5 Minutes with Emlyn Hughes | Columbia College Today Emlyn Hughes - Crazy horse - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC! He had tears in his eyes and a heavy heart all showed in his facial expression. As the promotions manager for Hi Tec Sports,Emlyn was an after dinner speaker for my Company and I can say that he was always the perfect gentleman and above all a nice guy, with no ego at all. May he rest in peace. 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. Thanks Emlyn. He was playing for Blackpool at the time. Kevin ChappleGrowing up as a teenager in the 70's and watching the Reds gave us all some of the most magical experiences we could ever wish for. A Gent and a Legend.Thanks for the memories, EMLYN CRAZY HORSE HUGHES RIP. BBC - Liverpool - Sport - Liverpool Remembers Emlyn Hughes I wish to thank Emlyn for his contributions to my team. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. England lost 20. BBC Sport's Mark Lawrenson said Hughes, who captained England 23 times and won two European Cups and four league titles with Liverpool, was one of the sport's true greats. Thanks for being a real star Emlyn. Condolences to your wife and family. Roger Lammin, LFC fan from OxfordMy memories of Emlyn will always remain in my heart. The statistics were something like one in every ten thousand. But he was never spoilt and aloof like some of todays stars and his down-to-earth attitude endeared him to millions, especially on BBC1s A Question of Sport. With Callaghan enjoying life in central midfield, the impressive contributions of Thompson and the ease with which Peter Cormack switched to the centre from the right, while Hughes was irreplaceable in individual terms in midfield, his teammates collectively had it covered magnificently. 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. RIP Emlyn. We had a brilliant time, says Emma. one of the all time greats a great team leader the best england captain and all time best lfc player and captain r.i.p. Goodnite, Godbless xx, alway`s smiling, you were a PROPER liverpool player, brilliant, loved you then, love you now. 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. I hope his reaction to his two goals against Everton at Goodison in the 70's are shown tonight as a fitting tribute. Princess Anne and Emlyn Hughes - 'A Question of Sport at 50' Barbara, who now has three grandchildren, was 19 when they met in a pub in Barrow-in-Furness in 1967. Women's Super League Titles. Emlyn gave 110% you deserve all the credit you get see you on the other side. Eight days after Hughes' death, England players wore black armbands in a friendly against Spain. 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. Scouses from the Bay Area of the USA. His later years were spent living in Yorkshire, living in a quiet cul-de-sac just outside Sheffield, and it was there he collapsed. Its still difficult for Barbara, Emlyns wife for 32 years, to talk about her loss. I couldn't believe my luck when, 2 years ago, he played at our local football club with his charity team (David Johnson etc). 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. Over the years . joA Liverpool legend, a excellent player. His attitude, effort, and commitment were second to none. Phil Neal told BBC Radio Five Live Hughes was an inspirational figure in the club's success in the 1970s and 80s. 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. Thank you for everything Crazy Horse. He was always positive from day one. Barbara and Emmas grief is still raw and tears come to their eyes as they talk. YNWA. A brain tumour was diagnosed and in August 2003 Emlyn had his first operation. He was an inspirational player and he will never be forgotten. Thanks for so many great memories, Emlyn, may you rest in peace. You'll never walk alone. It just epitomised his status as a great Liverpool footballer. RM 2HAYWK3 - File photo dated 17-11-2004 of Former Liverpool player Ian St John arrives at Sheffield cathedral where the funeral of Emlyn Hughes took place. 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. He lifted the spirits of the team when they journeyed to Rome for the European Cup Final and the rest is history. He died in his home in Sheffield on November 9 . He knows that there is a big difference between being a schoolboy star and playing professionally and is willing to learn from every source of advice open to him. He was our captain when I saw my first game at Anfield, and his love of the game, and our club was infectious. Emlyn made 62 appearances for England, 23 as captain, and scored huge triumphs with Liverpool then Wolves. Emlyn Hughes talks EXCLUSIVELY to shankly.com. 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. The Kop duly cheered! Hughes also played for Hull City, later becoming a director. His medals say it all. I now live abroad, but I recall the days at Anfield when I and friends enthused at Emlyn's tenacity and spirit. They're more likely to say: "You're kidding, there's nothing wrong with you". After the match the team all came along to the British Embassy Bar where we had gone to after the match. Possibly the most famous show came when Princess Anne was a member of his team and, true to style, he ignored royal protocol by hugging the princess when she answered a question right. His hair was a bit odd because of the radiotherapy. He just seemed like a nice, ordinary, well-mannered guy. DunnyLFC Legend, the first centre-half who could take someone on and put it in the net like a centre-forward. ", 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.". 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I was born in Liverpool and saw Crazy Horse play many, many times. What you saw was what you got: a decent, larger than life character who stood for the best in football and in Liverpool. His racing colours incorporated Liverpool red, Blackpool tangerine, Wolves gold and the white of England football shirts. "He would make a cup of tea better than anyone, he could play snooker better than anyone, his opinion was always better than yours - that was the character of Emlyn. Added to these domestic honours were two European Cups, including Liverpool's first in 1977; and two UEFA Cup titles. Afterwards I did think, He got the better of me even then. [3] Hughes won the Football Writers' Player of the Year in 1977. Former Reds midfielder Terry McDermott remembers Hughes as a "bundle of joy". and I can tell you he was there before any of the other defenders had a chance to react.
