Former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest defender Larry Lloyd has died at the age of 75.
Lloyd was part of Brian Clough’s Forest side that won consecutive European Cups in 1979 and 1980.
He also won two First Division titles, with Liverpool in 1973 and Forest in 1978, across a professional career spanning 16 years.
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“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd,” a Nottingham Forest statement read.
“Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral player in the Forest side that memorably won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the club in total.
“We send our condolences to Larry’s friends and family at this truly sad time. Rest in peace, Larry.”
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd.
Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral player in the Forest side that memorably won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the club in total.
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 28, 2024
Lloyd joined Liverpool from Bristol Rovers in 1969, and won the First Division and UEFA Cup as part of Bill Shankly’s side.
He moved to Coventry City and then Forest in 1976, where he won six major trophies.
Capped four times by England, Lloyd finished his career at Wigan Athletic, where he retired in 1983.
He later had spells in charge of Wigan and Notts County.
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