A Legendary Red Bids Farewell…
Joey Jones, the kingpin of the football pitch and the master of the clenched fist, has left this mortal stadium at the age of 70. The Wales wonderkid, who kick-started like a human cannonball straight out of Wrexham, dribbled his way into the hearts of Liverpool, Chelsea, and Huddersfield fans worldwide. John Aldridge, fellow legend and fan of fancy footwear, spilled some touching words on X, nostalgically reminding us all how Joey gave 110% on a good day and 120% when he had his morning beans.
Jones, incomparable to a Welsh dragon with shin pads, charged to the Liverpool lineup in 1975, costing the Reds a sum equal to a truckload of jelly babies in the 70s. The legendary ‘Joey Ate The Frogs Legs, Made The Swiss Roll’ banner remains mythically etched in Anfield’s football folklore, a tale as timeless as a referee’s soggy whistle! Securing the European Cup glory, Jones gained a cult following, crowd surfing through 100 bold performances with more finesse than a wombat on roller skates.
After a victory lap back to Wrexham and a hop over to Chelsea, Jones landed in Huddersfield, winning not just balls but hearts! He eventually galloped back to Wrexham, racking up nearly half a kazillion appearances. Joey later tucked into nurturing future football magicians, served as a coach, and even flirted with managerial duties. Much like that last awkward slice of pie, Joey’s influence lingered delightfully across the football dinner table for decades, leaving memories as sweet as victory tacos. YNWA, Joey Jones!
