Friends and former Liverpool players have paid tribute to Emlyn Hughes, who has died from a brain tumour aged 57. Clive ClaytonAs 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. 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?. The policeman peered through the window and said that he did not recognise the man, to which Shankly replied: "No, but you will! That day hed had his breakfast, lunch and his tea. Emlyn, you will always be in our hearts. The death of "Yozzer" brought back all the memories, for me, of the mid to late 70's as a teenager. . He was a great footballer who i loved to watch in those great days of when he played for liverpool. His death feels like the death of my youth. Farewell Mighty Emlyn. The 57 caps Hughes earned in the 1970s made him the most capped England player of the decade. The family are backing Brain Tumour Researchs new World Cup fundraising drive called Host for Hope: Game On. The family were together at Newmarket Races in 2003 when there was the first sign of Emlyns illness. England won 10. Lawrence Dallaglios mum gave him an England cap so he wore that. He became even kinder and more thoughtful. Emlyn Hughes was a great ambassador for English football. So Dad just said, Oh right. To confuse a temporary French teacher at shool, I even said my name was Emlyn Huges she never knew I wasn't! 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." After scoring goals in a memorable win over Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park, Hughes was made Liverpool captain after Tommy Smith had a publicised falling-out with Shankly, who nonetheless kept him in the team. 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. 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. England dominated the match but were denied constantly by Polish goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski. Emlyn, you are gone too soon. Thanks for all the great memories Crazy Horse, RIP. A true gent and always a player who gave 100%. You've lost a star. Emlyn Hughes talks EXCLUSIVELY to shankly.com. 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. In the years to come, while England lurched from being outclassed by West Germany in the two-legged 1972 European Championship playoffs to failing to qualify for the 1974 World Cup with Hughes shackled to left-back, at Liverpool he was Shanklys on-pitch general, dictating a new rise of a fresh team from the centre of midfield, joining forces with Ian Callaghan, who had switched from the right-hand side. 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. I came in as an inexperienced player and he was so effervescent," he said. It was his lucky charm.. His Liverpool debut came in a 2-1 victory over Stoke City in March 1967. 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. Say hello to Bob And Bill for me. dot doyleyou gave me many wonderful memories of matches at Anfield and Europe, you will never be forgotten. In 2008, Tommy Smith claimed in his autobiography that on 8 May 1972, Hughes told him that he had been speaking to a number of Arsenal players who were "willing to throw a match for 50 a man." 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. 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. 'Emlyn leaves a wife, Barbara, and two children. "What's the magic word ?" He scored his first goal in a 60 defeat of Newcastle United at Anfield on 26 August the same year. 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. 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. Emlyn Hughes earned 62 caps for the national team and led Liverpool to a string of honours while at the Anfield club. Ray NashEmlyn was a great captain, and a great ambassador for Liverpool on and off the field. Prior to returning to Columbia as a Professor in 2006, Hughes was a Professor of Physics at Caltech for 11 years. Always 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, A truely classy guy, and what a footballer. In February 1967, after 28 appearances for Blackpool, Hughes joined Liverpool for 65,000 (equivalent to 1,255,133 in 2021). I'm not from Liverpool, but the guy was a great advert for your city, for commitment and for sportsmanship. 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! He was a recipient of the Panofsky Fellowship and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Smiling, Barbara nods.We dont forget him. But you learn to get by.. The National Football Museum in Preston started its Hall of Fame in 2002 with the inductees chosen by a selection panel that included Gordon Banks, Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Jack Charlton, Mark Lawrenson and Gary Lineker. NickI just wish modern players followed Emlyn's example. They are doing it for Brain Tumour Research, a charity which raises awareness of the disease that took Emlyns life. 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. Hughes left Wolves in 1981, joining Rotherham United as player-manager. 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. he must be the most adored adopted Scouse - God bless. 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. ColinTotal shock, one of my favourite players of all time. It is placed in front of a new office building on Abbey Road which was also named Emlyn Hughes House after him. 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?. 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. Come on without, Come on within you aint seen nothin' if you never saw Emlyn. And he always had a smile.. In that decade, grieving wife Barbara and her children Emma and Emlyn have never talked about their devastation at losing him at just 57 in November 2004. The ball was passed to Jan Domarski who shot from the edge of the area. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Eric AtkinsonAs 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. Within days of Hughes arrival at Liverpool, he was unexpectedly thrown straight into first-team action at home to Stoke City. John Carroll. He said: "He was a really great player, quite obviously, because otherwise you wouldn't win so many caps for England. His medals say it all. DerekI now live abroad, but I recall the days at Anfield when I and friends enthused at Emlyn's tenacity and spirit. On the Picture Board, Emlyn does his usual "Number 6 please David." It was bad. He was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour in August 2003 and, after an operation to remove as much of the tumour as possible, began chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Evertonian New York City. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Quality individual and showed what was right with the game. YNWA. He desereved to win all he got I will always admire him he was an inspiration to me. She says brain cancer research is underfunded and wants more done to save families from similar heartbreak. Rest in peace, dear Emlyn. A fantastic role model for the kids of today. So Dad just said, Oh right. My prayers are with his family at this time. Goodnite, Godbless xx, alway`s smiling, you were a PROPER liverpool player, brilliant, loved you then, love you now. Say hello to Bob And Bill for me. Former England and Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes has died from a brain tumour at the age of 57. u were the gratest player of all times. 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! It was a genuine mistake," he said later. Emlyn Hughes, footballer, born August 28 1947, died November 9 2004. . Honest, trustworthy, loyal, respectful, passionate and skilful. 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. Hughes scored his only international goal against Wales, the opening goal of a 30 British Home Championship victory at Ninian Park in 1972. Always full of enthusiasm and energy. Every now and again Id throw things in and 10 years on Im not far on, on that score. "[citation needed] Hughes did indeed go on to captain his country. His name, a certain Emlyn Hughes. 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. Greenwood included him in the squad for the European Championship finals in Italy as an experienced reserve, but Hughes did not play any matches and England were eliminated in the group stages. Emlyn Walter Hughes OBE[2] (28 August 1947 9 November 2004) was an English footballer. Great fellow, great player. He died in his home in Sheffield on November 9 . 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 had tears in his eyes and a heavy heart all showed in his facial expression. The doctor called that night.. He loved life, loved his football. 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. Hughes was married to Barbara and had a son and daughter, both named after him (Emlyn Jr. and Emma Lynn).[10].