Liverpool legend Joey Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 70.
The Welsh defender made 100 appearances for the Reds in the 1970’s and helping Bob Paisley‘s side win a league title, European Cup and UEFA Cup.
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge was one of the first to pay his respects.
“What a lovely man and an inspirational full-back, who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for,” he said. “Joey is probably the first animated Liverpool player who was a Liverpool fan.
“I remember when I used to go to Anfield as a fan and I used to take a walk around the ground before going into the Kop.
“Joey had just joined Liverpool and nobody really knew him. Me and my mate did and we saw him outside the reception. Now, me and my mate were quite cocky, so we went up to him and said, ‘Alright Joey!’
“He talked to us for a little bit and he asked us where we were going and we told him we always go on the Kop. He said, ‘Hold on’ and he went inside and brought two tickets out for us. So, that was my first meeting with Joey.
“I remember playing against him for Newport County against Wrexham in the quarter-finals of the Welsh Cup. He tried to kick me a few times and we were sharing a joke. We got to know each other really well over the years.
“Joey was just a great fella. Everybody has got only a good word to say about him, he was a gentleman. He was a brilliant player and he gave his all every time he stepped out onto the field.
“He was a huge Liverpool supporter and also Wrexham was really close to his heart as well, and Wales.”
