Joey Jones
The Wales defender's name will remain
inextricably linked with the ingenious banner unfurled by Liverpool fans at the
1977 European Cup Final at Rome's Olympic Stadium. Inspired by some of the
clubs Liverpool had beaten to reach the final against Borussia
Moenchengladbach it read: "Joey Ate The Frogs Legs, Made The Swiss Roll, Now He's Munching Gladbach."
Jones, who wore Liverpool's No 3 shirt
on that unforgettable night when Liverpool won the European Cup for the first
time, says "the fans presented the banner to me and I think as much of
that as I do my medal".
Signed by Bob Paisley from Wrexham for
£110,000 in July 1975, Jones became a hero of the Kop where he had once stood
as a fervent Liverpool supporter. The fans readily identified with his
never-say-die style and total commitment.
In addition to his European Cup medal
Jones collected League championship medals in 1976 and 1977 before returning to
Wrexham in 1978 prior to joining Chelsea and Huddersfield. He was also a long
serving regular for his country, winning 72 caps.
