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Former Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones dies
Bristol Post
|July 23, 2025
FORMER Liverpool and Wales defender Joey Jones has died at the age of 70.
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Jones played 100 times in a trophy-laden three years at Liverpool between 1975 and 1978, winning two European Cups, a UEFA Cup and a league title.
The Llandudno-born left-back earned 72 caps for Wales, starting and ending his career at Wrexham after spells at Anfield, Chelsea and Huddersfield.
Liverpool paid tribute to Jones, saying in a statement: “Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of Joey Jones.
“The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Joey's family and friends at this sad time.”
This story is from the July 23, 2025 edition of Bristol Post.
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