Nottingham Forest and Liverpool legend Larry Lloyd lifeless at 75
- Larry Lloyd received two European Cup with Nottingham Forest
- The defender performed over 200 video games for Liverpool earlier in his profession
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Former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest star Larry Lloyd, who received two European Cups underneath Brian Clough, died on Thursday aged 75.
The Bristol-born defender received the First Division title with Liverpool in 1973 and received the UEFA Cup in the identical season, enjoying 218 instances for the Reds over 5 years at Anfield.
He moved to Forest – then a second division workforce – in 1976 after simply over two seasons with Coventry in a £60,000 deal after being really useful to Clough by his trusted No 2 Peter Taylor.
Forest received promotion in Taylor’s first season on the City Ground and went on to carry the First Division title and the League Cup in 1978.
A second successive League Cup adopted a 12 months later, when Forest’s meteoric rise reached its climax as they beat Malmo within the European Cup closing courtesy of Trevor Francis’ aim.
Former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest defender Larry Lloyd died aged 75
Lloyd (second proper entrance row) received the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 with Forest
Lloyd lifts his second European Cup after Forest beat Hamburg 1-0 within the 1980 closing
Lloyd lifted a second consecutive European Cup in 1980, when John Robertson’s aim proved the distinction within the closing in opposition to Hamburg.
The Bristolian performed 214 instances for Forest and shaped an outstanding defensive partnership with fellow centre-back Kenny Burns enjoying in entrance of England nice Peter Shilton.
‘We are deeply saddened to study of the passing of Larry Lloyd,’ Forest stated in an announcement.
‘Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral participant within the Forest aspect that memorably received back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the membership in complete.
‘We ship our condolences to Larry’s family and friends at this actually unhappy time. Rest in peace, Larry.’
Lloyd performed 218 instances for Liverpool profitable the First Division at UEFA Cup in 1973 and received 4 England caps
Lloyd, who received 4 England caps, left the City Ground after 5 seasons in March 1981 to take over as player-manager at Wigan rather than Ian McNeill.
The following season he led the Latics to promotion to the Third Division, earlier than becoming a member of Notts County in July 1983.
His spell at Meadow Lane was unsuccessful, because the membership had been relegated on the finish of his first season in cost and he was sacked in October of the next 12 months.