Ex-Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies aged 70

Joey Jones, a former defender for Wales, Liverpool, and Wrexham, passed away at the age of 70.

The left-back, who won 72 caps for his country, also spent time at Liverpool, Chelsea, and Huddersfield Town before moving to Wrexham.

He won two European Cups, a Uefa Cup, and two European Super Cups during his glittering three-year spell at Liverpool.

In his first season at Wrexham, Jones won the Welsh Cup, and Chelsea won the Second Division title in 1983-84.

In the top male players for Wales, he ranks joint-15th with Mark Hughes.

The left-back, who was born in Llandudno, joined Wrexham for the first time in 1978 and held the record until Ollie Palmer left for the Stok Cae Ras in 2022.

Jones turned 37 years old when he retired from the game in 1992.

Joey Jones, a legend of the club, tragically passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 70 after battling with illness, according to a Wrexham AFC statement.

The Championship club made the announcement that a statue would be constructed in the public space next to the Stok Cae Ras’ Kop Stand in honor of Jones.

His best friend and former Wales team-mate Mickey Thomas, who was on X as a tribute, wrote on the spot: “This morning I lost my best friend and soulmate, Sir Joey, our memories will never fade.

My heart is broken right now. I adore you, Sir Joey RIP. Janice and the entire family send me my sincere condolences.

More sad news, Joey Jones passed away last night, according to John Aldridge.

What a lovely man and inspirational full back who dedicated his life to the clubs he represented in red shirts!

Our thoughts are with Joey’s family, they say! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him frequently. RIP, top man, YNWA.