Joey Jones, known for his deep ties to Wrexham and his role in Liverpool’s first European Cup win, has died at 70 following illness, IsaGoal can report.
Jones earned legendary status after playing key roles at Liverpool, Chelsea, Huddersfield, and notably Wrexham, where his connection spanned over five decades, according to The Independent.
Though he made just 100 appearances for Liverpool between 1975 and 1978, he was part of a squad that collected multiple European honors, including the 1977 European Cup where he started in the final against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Fans still remember the banner in Rome: “Joey Ate The Frogs’ Legs, Made The Swiss Roll, Now He’s Munching Gladbach.”
Jones began his professional journey with Wrexham, his hometown club, and later returned twice, once as their record signing and again to coach and manage.
He also claimed Player of the Year awards at Chelsea and Huddersfield, underlining his influence beyond Merseyside.
Wrexham AFC described him as “Mr. Wrexham” and announced plans for a statue near the new Kop Stand in his honor.
Former teammate Mickey Thomas called him “my best mate and soulmate,” while John Aldridge remembered him as “a lovely man and an inspirational full back.”
This article was updated 1 month ago