Former Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and England defender Larry Lloyd has passed away at the age of 75.
The Bristol-born star made his professional debut at Bristol Rovers in the third division in 1967 and impressed enough to be signed by Liverpool two years later by manager Bill Shankly.
He made the step up to the top flight and won the First Division title and UEFA Cup in 1973.
After making 218 appearances for the Reds, Lloyd moved on to Coventry in 1974 and then Nottingham Forest in ’76 under Brian Clough, where he enjoyed huge success.
Another First Division title came in ’78 and then Forest won back-to-back European Cups in ’79 and ’80, with Lloyd a fixture in the first team.
The defender won four caps for England, first called up by Alf Ramsey in 1971 and playing his last international in 1980.
Nottingham Forest posted a tribute to the club legend, stating: ‘We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd.
Nottingham Forest v Hamburger SV – European Cup Final 1980
Lloyd lifts the European Cup after Nottingham Forest beat Hamburger SV at the Santiago Bernabeu in (Picture: Getty Images)
‘Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral 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 condolences to Larry’s friends and family at this truly sad time.
‘Rest in peace, Larry.’
A tribute from Liverpool added: ‘We are deeply 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.’
We are saddened to hear that Larry Lloyd, who won four caps for the #ThreeLions between 1971 and 1980, has passed away aged 75.Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
