http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1346854,00.html

rip crazy horse....

This really is very sad.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3995263.stm

I can't remember much about his playing career (apart from what I've read), but he was ace on Question of Sport.

Just heard the sad news regarding Emilyn Hughes. A fabulous guy who Sheffield took to its heart. His wit, his kindness and above all else, his strength to try and fight his illness which sadly, was to be one battle too hard, will never be fogotten.

God Bless you Crazy Horse. Let's hope you can watch your beloved Liverpool FC from heaven.

RIP Emlyn Top Bloke Great Footballer!

Did you tend to see him around Sheffield?

I'm just curious cos I wander round with my eyes shut and don't notice anything!

All I know is his kids are called Emlyn and Emma Lynn...

No ego there.

RIP Mr Hughes, I dont remember his playing days either but do remember watching him on a question of sport opposite Bill Beaumont, he was really funny and was infamous for putting his arms around his two colleagues.

I also remember the famous day at school when we played against Emlyn's son's team and Emlyn turned up to watch from the sidelines. I remember scoring a penalty and kept looking at Emlyn to see if he thought I was any good!! LOL:P

wow, I hadn't seen this, Sad indeed!

An Anfield legend. I have seen him a few times at games and he was such a popular bloke at the club.

What is it with all the good fella's leaving us lately?

My mum met him once at a bar.

He was playing for liverpool at the time, she said he was really friendly with no ego at all talking to normal people that he met at the bar.

RIP CRAZY HORSE YOU WILL BE SADLEY MISSED<THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

I once talked to him in the Rising Sun on Abbey Lane and he came across as a top guy.RIP

Too young to really appreciate him in his playing days but I quite liked him on Quetion of sport.

RIP.

When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of the lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE!
Rest in Peace Emlyn

Originally posted by Jon
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of the lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE!
Rest in Peace Emlyn


Nice one Jon! (Beautiful infact)

Top guy and an adopted Sheffielder!!:clap:

Used to see him in the Hare and Hounds quite a lot.

57:loopy:

I didnt hear about this until late last night on the News... Came as quite a shock... Very sad...

I dont remember him playin Footie... back in his day of Question of Sport i do... I always thought he was quite cute... When i was younger that is ;) lol

The best die young!

RIP Emlyn...

Nice touch Jon!!!

Yes. Now all we need is Elton John warbling his way through it at the funeral.

Anyone for cheese?

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I think he lived at Whirlow, he has lived in Sheffield since the 80's when he had a spell as Rotherham manager.

I expect his funeral to be in Sheffield.

Emlyn Hughes? Over-rated in my opinion. He played for the red-sh*** and captained England during their worst ever post-war period. I believe that they failed to qualify for two world cups under his leadership. My only abiding memory of his Question of Sport captaincy is his brown-nosing of Princess Anne. This is unforgivable in itself. The fact that he was a nice guy is by the by. Plenty of "nice people" die in Sheffield every day.

Where's your song quote, mango?!

Song quote? I can only think of derogatory ones. I'd better stop now.

Oh go on... You know it makes sense...

Nope. I've yet to incurr the wrath of any mods on this board, and i don't want to start now. Stop goading me!

Edited because its been repeated.

Interesting mango, you don't really care for the guy, yet you insist on opening a thread about him, and slagging him off. Please do that on another thread, it's not really relevant to this one.

Anyway, for anyone who's interested, here are the funeral arrangements:

The funeral of Emlyn Hughes is to take place in Sheffield Cathedral at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 17th November 2004. The Dean of Sheffield, Very Revd Peter Bradley, will lead the service.
Everyone is welcome at this thanksgiving for Emlyn Hughes' life.

In place of flowers, mourners are asked to make a donation to the Emlyn Hughes Cancer Appeal at Weston Park Hospital. Donations should be sent to John Heath and Sons, 2-16 Earsham Street, S4 7LS.

The Dean of Sheffield commented, "Our thoughts and prayers are with Emlyn's wife Barbara, and his two children Emma and Emlyn Junior."

"He was a much-loved figure throughout the country, in particular in the City of Liverpool. After retiring, he came to Sheffield and received the same adoration - for his boundless enthusiasm and the way he helped the people of South Yorkshire with his tireless charitable work. We are honoured to be holding this service in Sheffield Cathedral," he added today.

The service will include Emlyn's favourite hymns and a tribute from a fellow Liverpool player.

A book of condolence is available in the Cathedral.

I didn't open the thread. There were two pages of postings before i made my comment. Please check the facts before you make comments like that.

Originally posted by Jonnymango
Emlyn Hughes? Over-rated in my opinion. He played for the red-sh*** and captained England during their worst ever post-war period. I believe that they failed to qualify for two world cups under his leadership. My only abiding memory of his Question of Sport captaincy is his brown-nosing of Princess Anne. This is unforgivable in itself. The fact that he was a nice guy is by the by. Plenty of "nice people" die in Sheffield every day.

I'm not sure about this. From the matches I seen him involved in on video for Liverpool he seemed like player who was full of energy up and down the pitched involved all over the place. A player like this would be worth millions by todays prices.

Originally posted by Jonnymango
I didn't open the thread. There were two pages of postings before i made my comment. Please check the facts before you make comments like that.

I didn't suggest that you STARTED the thread, just that you OPENED the page that the thread was on. Again I'm baffled why you decided to look at the page in the first place just to make a point that you didn't care much for the guy. A bit pointless really.