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.”

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.