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It was an extraordinary day here in Wrexham as 2000 fans listened to speakers recall their memories of the “legend” Jones died aged 70 last month.

His coffin was carried out of the stadium by ex team-mates including Ian Rush, Kevin Ratcliffe and Niedzwecki to the sound of Gerry and the Pacemakers “You’ll never Walk Alone.”

Some fans were crying as they said goodbye to their hero.



The defender was immortalised when Liverpool supporters memorably unfurled a banner at the 1977 European Cup final against Borussia Monchengladbach having already beaten Saint Etienne and FC Zurich.

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It famously read: "Joey Ate The Frogs Legs, Made The Swiss Roll, Now He's Munching Gladbach." The original banner was fixed to seats behind one of the goals.

Among the other Liverpool players to attend were Ian Callaghan, Howard Gayle and David Fairclough.

Chelsea were represented by Mark Hughes, Thomas, Niedzwiecki, Colin Lee and Gary Chivers.

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Wrexham legend Arfon Griffiths led a huge contingent of former home town players

Niedzwiecki sald: “they don’t make them like our Joey Joey would help anyone He was a cult hero for Chelsea.”

Legendary Joey Jones banner at memorial service

He recalled a match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield when Jones was sub for the Blues and both sets of fans chanted his name as he was so revered.

Bill Bygroves recalled how Jones was a childhood Liverpool supporter and had “Liver Bird tattoo” on his arm.

He said the club and its owners sent “heartfelt condolences" and said Jones was a “good and humble man” and would live forever in the hearts of Liverpool fans.

He said the date Jones was signed for Liverpool for just £110,000 on 14th July 1975 was a great day in the club’s history.

Chelsea fan, and author, Kelvin Barker said: “Joey was a cult hero for us at Chelsea and I know he was the same at the other clubs he played for.

Greig Sarath with Jones in 1983

“It’s an honour to pay our respects alongside Wrexham, Liverpool and Huddersfield supporters.
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