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Liverpool, Chelsea Legend Joey Jones Dies At 70
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Jones made history with Liverpool, Wrexham, and Chelsea during career
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Wrexham plans to honour Jones with statue at Kop Stand
Welsh football legend Joey Jones, known for his iconic spells with Liverpool and Wrexham, has passed away at the age of 70. The Llandudno-born left-back, who earned 72 international caps for Wales, died earlier today, July 22.
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Jones enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades, marked by his grit, charisma, and immense passion on the field. He made history at Liverpool between 1975 and 1978, winning two European Cups, a UEFA Cup, a European Super Cup, and a First Division title.
He was the first Welshman to lift the European Cup, playing a key role in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 1977 final in Rome. The achievement inspired the famous Anfield banner: “Joey ate the frog’s legs, made the Swiss roll, now he’s munching Gladbach.”
Jones had three spells at Wrexham, where he began and ended his playing career. He first won the Welsh Cup with the club and later returned as Wrexham’s record signing in 1978—a record that stood until 2022.
He also played for Chelsea, helping them win the Second Division title in the 1983–84 season, and for Huddersfield Town, before retiring in 1992 at 37.
Wrexham described Jones as a “true club legend” and announced plans to honour him with a statue at the new Kop Stand.
Liverpool FC, Chelsea, and Wrexham have all paid tribute to Jones, hailing his legacy and influence on and off the pitch.
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