Larry Lloyd, former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest defender, dies at age 75
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Larry Lloyd, the ex-England football player who played a pivotal role in helping Nottingham Forest achieve their consecutive European Cup victories, sadly passed away at the age of 75.
On Thursday, Forest reported the passing of Lloyd but did not give any additional information.
During the span of 1969-74, Lloyd was a valuable player at Liverpool holding down the position of center back. This time also marked the end of an era for the club with Bill Shankly as the manager. Lloyd played a significant role in the success of the team during this period, helping to win the first division and even the no-longer-existing UEFA Cup in 1973.
Lloyd went to Forest in 1976 following his stint at Coventry. During his time at Forest, he played 218 times and played a big role in helping Brian Clough guide the team to a remarkable turnaround from being a relatively small team in the second-tier to becoming the top team in Europe in only three years.
In 1977, Forest moved up to the highest division. They also won the league in 1978 and got the European Cup in 1979 and 1980. This was possible because of Lloyd and Burns' successful partnership in defence, which provided a strong foundation for the team. They played in front of great goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.
From 1971-1980, Lloyd had the privilege of showcasing his talent by playing in four matches for the England team. After retiring as a player, he continued his involvement in football as a manager for Wigan and Notts County clubs.
