Joey Jones, Former Wales Defender, Passes Away at 70

Joey Jones, the former defender for Wales, Liverpool, and Wrexham, has died at the age of 70 following an illness, according to reports on Tuesday.

The left-back earned 72 caps for his nation and also played for Wrexham, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Huddersfield Town during his career.

Mickey Thomas expressed his sorrow over the loss of his close friend, recalling that the memories created would last forever.

“This morning I lost my best friend and soulmate, Sir Joey, our memories will never fade,” Thomas shared on his X account.

“Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family.”

Ex-Liverpool striker John Aldridge also honored Jones, describing him as a wonderful person and a source of inspiration.

“More sad news folks, Joey Jones passed away last night,” Aldridge stated.

“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!

“Our thoughts are with Joey’s family! I’m a lucky man to have met him many times. YNWA [You’ll Never Walk Alone] RIP top man.”

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive, Noel Mooney, conveyed that everyone associated with the organization shared the grief of losing a legend.

“Everyone in Welsh football was sorry to hear of the passing of Joey Jones – @Wrexham_AFC @Cymru legend. Loved by many. Cwsg mewn hedd (rest in peace) Joey,” Mooney added.

Notably, Jones was the first Welshman to lift the European Cup, which he achieved after Liverpool’s triumph over Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome in 1977.