Latest Liverpool news: Liverpool legend Tommy Smith passes away at 74
Liverpool legend Tommy Smith sadly passed away at the age of 74.
The Liverpool-born defender was called the ‘Anfield Iron’ by the fans and made 638 appearances from 1960 to 1978.
Smith also scored 48 goals and won nine major trophies, while captaining the side for three years.
His glittering career with the Reds saw him lift the league title four times, two FA Cups, two UEFA Cups and a European Cup.
Smith won titles under legendary managers Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, and also scored the goal that helped the Reds win their maiden European Cup by defeating German side Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome.
Smith’s daughter also posted a message regarding the passing away of the club legend (h/t LiverpoolFC.com):
“Dad died very peacefully in his sleep shortly after 4.30pm today at Green Heyes nursing home in Park Road, Waterloo, Crosby.”
RIP Tommy Smith 1945-2019.
You’ll Never Walk Alone. pic.twitter.com/XsQq7Z1mYT
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 12, 2019
Fans come out to pay their respects to the legend
The legend also had stints at the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Los Angeles Aztecs and Swansea City.
Smith represented England but he will always be remembered for his exploits in the Red of Liverpool.
The defender also worked as a youth coach at Liverpool for a brief spell and released his autobiography in 2008 which was appropriately called ‘Anfield Iron’.
Several Liverpool supporters paid their respects to the legend, and here are some of their tweets on Smith.
R.I.P. One of the big names and personalities of the club’s history. Winning mentality. pic.twitter.com/tvSMBv1c4k
— Anfield Online (@anfieldonline) April 12, 2019
was privileged to see him play – he was the steel spine of the team – at our best, we have that steel, modelled on our Tommy RIP #ynwa
— Tim Clark (@tscgranite) April 12, 2019
Sad news. True hard man defender with a fearsome reputation. Will always remember his headed goal in 1977 European Cup final in Rome
YNWA— Dave Thornhill (@DaveThornhill2) April 12, 2019
The toughest man to put on a football kit. THE definition of a 70s hardman!
— Gaz 🏴 🍀 (@GazTheKitman) April 12, 2019
Legend and a boyhood hero along with the Mighty Emlyn Hughes. RIP Tommy, you truly will never walk alone.
— Tim And The Hidden People (@tim_hidden) April 13, 2019
rest in peace another one of our greats gone but never forgotten !
— Mr Red (@SpectrumAudioRJ) April 12, 2019
My dad as told me so many stories about tommy. What a legend rip tommy
— Donna Arnold (@doneleny) April 12, 2019
Hard player from a hard era. Cracking servant to your club, and the city. RIP Tommy.
— Paul Roberts (@Abberadon) April 13, 2019
