Larry Lloyd dead at 75: Forest pay tribute to ex England & Liverpool defender

Former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest star Larry Lloyd died on Thursday aged 75.

The Bristol-born defender won the First Division title with Liverpool in 1973 and won the UEFA Cup in the same season, playing 214 times for the Reds over five years at Anfield.

He moved to Forest - then a second division team - in 1976 after just over two seasons with Coventry and was part of the team that won two consecutive European Cups under Brian Clough in 1979 and 1980.

During five seasons at the City Ground, Lloyd also won his second league title in 1978 and two League Cups in 1978 and 1979.

Lloyd won four England caps and later managed Wigan and Notts County after retiring.

'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd,' Forest said in a statement.

'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.'