Joey Jones: Immortalised in a banner, forever engrained in the fabric of Anfield

The former Wales international has died at the age of 70. 
Former Liverpool, Wrexham, Chelsea and Huddersfield defender Joey Jones has died (Credit: PA)

Former Liverpool, Wrexham, Chelsea and Huddersfield defender Joey Jones has died (Credit: PA)

“Joey ate the frogs legs, made the Swiss roll, now he’s munching Gladbach”.

The 24-foot-wide banner, dubbed the Scouse Bayeux Tapestry, exemplified the regard former Liverpool defender Joey Jones – who has died at the age of 70 – was held by fans.

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