Liverpool Legend Joey Jones Dies Aged 70
Liverpool Legend Joey Jones Dies Aged 70

Liverpool Legend Joey Jones Dies Aged 70

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Joey Jones, the Welsh soccer star known as "Mr. Wrexham," has died at the age of 70 after battling an undisclosed illness. Jones was a cult hero at Wrexham, where he began his career and won the Welsh Cup, before transferring to Liverpool in 1975, where he won two consecutive European Cups, the UEFA Cup, the European Super Cup, and back-to-back English First Division titles. He was the first Welsh player to win a European Cup medal and became an iconic figure with Liverpool fans, immortalized by a famous banner and chants. After Liverpool, Jones returned to Wrexham and later played for Chelsea and Huddersfield Town, also earning 72 caps for Wales. Liverpool legend John Aldridge paid tribute, praising Jones as an inspirational full-back who gave his heart and soul to every club he played for. Jones's death has been mourned by the Football Association of Wales, Wrexham, Liverpool, and fans worldwide.

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