Larry Lloyd: Grief in Nottingham Forest and Liverpool over the death of veteran defender and European champion

“He left” at the age of 75, the veteran central defender, Larry Lloyd, who – among others – wore their jerseys and Liverpool and was one of the “children” of Brian Clough’s legendary team. In mourning British football sank, hearing Larry Lloyd’s news, at the age of 75. The veteran international defender was one of the “keys” of the success of Brian Clough’s legendary team, who won back-to-back the Champions Cup (1979-1980), the 1978 championship, and the Super Cup Europe in 1979. He also won two First Division titles in England (the top division before the creation of Premier Legau) , with Liverpool in 1973 and Forest in 1978, in a 16-year professional career. Lloyd “counted” 218 appearances with Liverpool, lifting with the “reds” the 1972–73 UEFA Cup. He also won the England Cup with his team “Anfield”, in 1971. He started his career at Bristol Rovers. On a collegiate level he had 443 appearances and scored 18 goals. At the same time, he wore the coat of arms four times. After his career ended, in 1983, he engaged in coaching, taking over Wigan and Notts County. In fact, in the first place there was a player – coach. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd. Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an instrumental player in the Forest side that memorably won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the club in total. We send our consorts to… — Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) We are deep saddened by the passing of former defender Larry Lloyd, aged 75. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Larry’s family and friends. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) “ With deep regret we were informed of Larry Lloyd’s death, ” said Nottingham Forest’s post. Similar style and Liverpool’s post