Welsh Football Legend Joey Jones Dies Aged 70

Joey Jones, the celebrated Welsh footballer known for his robust defensive play and iconic clenched-fist salute, has died at the age of 70. A local hero from Llandudno and Wrexham, Jones made history as the first Welsh player to lift the European Cup with Liverpool in 1977 and was immortalized by the famous fan banner 'Joey Ate The Frogs Legs, Made The Swiss Roll, Now He's Munching Gladbach.' He played 100 games for Liverpool, winning multiple titles including the First Division and UEFA Cup, before returning to Wrexham in a then-record transfer deal. Tributes have poured in from across the football community, with former Liverpool striker John Aldridge and Welsh goalkeeper Neville Southall praising Jones as an inspirational full back and a gentleman off the pitch. Wrexham AFC plans to honor his legacy with a statue, and Llandudno FC will hold a minute’s silence before their upcoming match. Jones' impact on football and his local communities remains deeply cherished.