FORMER Nottingham Forest and England star Larry Lloyd has died aged 75.
The football icon spent five years at Liverpool before joining Forest and winning back-to-back European Cups.
Paying tribute to the beloved defender, the Premier League side wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd.
“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.”
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Fans pay tribute to Larry the ‘Big Man’
Plenty of fans also rushed to pay tribute to four-cap former England international Lloyd.
One wrote: “So sad RIP Larry thank you for everything you did for this club.”
While a second gushed: “Thank you for all the memories Big Man. Condolences to all.”
What did Larry do after he retired from football?
After hanging up his boots he went on to cover Forest as a pundit on local radio, before spending many years in Spain and working as a pub landlord.
Lloyd spent his final years back in Nottinghamshire, having returned in 2021.
Larry’s club and country caps
Bristol Rovers 1968-69 – 43 games
Liverpool 1969-1974 – 214 games
Coventry City 1974-76 – 54 games
Nottingham Forest 1976-80 – 214 games
Wigan – 1980-83 – 57 games
England – Four caps
Larry’s early career
Lloyd began his career with hometown team Bristol Rovers, playing 43 times before signing for Liverpool in 1969.
He played 214 times for the Reds over five years, winning the First Division and the Uefa Cup.
Two years at Coventry followed, before he joined Clough’s revolution at Forest.
Having been recommended by Cloughie’s former No2 Peter Taylor, Lloyd arrived at The City ground in a £60,000 deal.
Tributes flood in for Larry
Tributes have flooded in following the tragic news.
One person wrote on X: “Sad to hear Larry Lloyd has died. He made around 50 appearances for the Sky Blues in the mid 70s, after moving from Liverpool.”
A second added: “From turning out in the Bristol Downs League for Henbury Old Boys, to reaching the pinnacle of club football with Nottingham Forest, West Country boy Larry Lloyd’s story is stuff of fairytale #RIPLarry.”
Larry’s life after football
After hanging up his boots he went on to cover Forest as a pundit on local radio.
He went on to become a pub landlord in Spain.
Lloyd spent his final years back in Nottinghamshire, having returned in 2021.
Larry’s career in pictures
Larry Lloyd made history winning back-to-back European Cups with Nottingham Forest.
He also starred for Liverpool and England during his career.
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The official England national team X page has paid tribute to Larry Lloyd.
Taking to social media, the team wrote: “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.”
Inside Lloyd’s legendary stint at Nottingham Forest
Larry Lloyd joined a Nottingham Forest side languishing in the second tier of England football.
Within three years, however, he was one of the “Miracle Men” who won the European Cup against Malmo in Munich.
Alongside Kenny Burns and England icon Peter Shilton, Lloyd forged an almost impassable defence.
Lloyd also starred alongside the likes of John McGovern, Viv Anderson, John Robertson Tony Woodcock in the final.
More tributes flood in
Fans have continued to flood social media with tributes to Nottingham Forest and England legend Larry Lloyd.
One said: “Thanks for the memories Larry.”
And another added: “Gutted. Massive part of the change from second-tier also-rans to champions of Europe. RIP Larry.”
Larry Lloyd’s career in numbers
- Bristol Rovers 1968-69 – 43 games
- Liverpool 1969-1974 – 214 games
- Coventry City 1974-76 – 54 games
- Nottingham Forest 1976-80 – 214 games
- Wigan – 1980-83 – 57 games
- England – Four caps
Honours:
- Liverpool – First Division 1973, Uefa Cup – 1973
- Nottingham Forest – European Cup 1979, 1980. League Cup – 1978, 1979, Super Cup – 1979
Heartbroken fans share tributes
Fans have flooded social media with tributes to Larry Lloyd.
One wrote: “So sad RIP Larry thank you for everything u did for this club.”
While a second gushed: “Thank you for all the memories Big Man. Condolences to all.”
Nottingham Forest pays tribute
In a statement, Nottingham Forest wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd.
“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.”
Credit: REX Former England star dies aged 75
Former England star Larry Lloyd has died aged 75.
The defender starred for Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, winning back-to-back European cups during his career.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
