BREAKING : Joey Jones passed away; the cult hero from Liverpool is still active in his Huddersfield days.

Former Liverpool and Wales cult hero Joey Jones has died at the age of 70 following an illness, as reported today, July 22, 2025

Career & Legacy
Welsh left-back, born March 4, 1955, in Llandudno, North Wales

Joey began his senior club career at Wrexham before joining Liverpool in July 1975 for around £110,000

He made 100 appearances for Liverpool and scored 3 goals, winning multiple major honours including:

Football League First Division (1976–77)

European Cups in 1977 and 1978

UEFA Cup (1976) and European Super Cup (1977)

Cult Hero Status & The Famous Banner
Joey’s commitment and down‑to‑earth persona made him a Kop cult hero, despite not being the most technically gifted player

His popularity peaked with the now-iconic 1977 European Cup final banner:
“Joey Ate The Frogs Legs, Made The Swiss Roll, Now He’s Munching Gladbach”, referencing Liverpool’s path to the final

He famously delivered a fist salute to fans at his debut—a gesture that became an enduring symbol of his bond with supporters

Later Career & International Duty
In 1978, he returned to Wrexham, eventually playing for Chelsea (1982–85), earning Chelsea’s Player of the Year, then Huddersfield Town, before finishing at Wrexham in 1992

He earned 72 caps for Wales from 1975 to 1986, scoring once

Post-Retirement & Health
After retirement, he remained closely tied to Wrexham, coaching youth and reserve teams through to 2017, briefly serving as caretaker manager in 2001, and later working as a youth ambassador in 2021

He underwent a heart operation in 2002 and continued to stay active in local football for many years

Despite previous health scares, including a stroke in his 60s, he was described as “fighting fit” in later years by friends like Mickey Thomas

Tributes & Commemoration
Liverpool FC, Wrexham, and former teammates including Mickey Thomas, John Aldridge, and Jamie Carragher paid heartfelt tributes, highlighting his dedication, warmth, and inspirational presence

Wrexham AFC announced plans to erect a statue in his honour, underscoring his legendary status at his boyhood club

Why Was Joey Held in Such High Regard?
An enthusiastic, uncompromising defender whose energy and passion mirrored that of the fans—a consummate underdog who gave everything

Despite a relatively short Liverpool career, his connection with supporters—and the vividness of the “Joey Ate The Frogs Legs…” banner—ensured his place in Anfield folklore

Long after retirement, he remained embedded in local football, mentoring young players and embodying the spirit of Wrexham FC

Joey Jones leaves behind a legacy far beyond statistics: a fan‑at‑heart whose grit on the pitch and loyalty off it defined true cult‑hero status. His passing marks the end of an era—but his legend lives on through every Kop chant and Wrexham memory.