Former Liverpool captain Tommy Smith, who helped the club to domestic and European success in the s and s, has died aged Known as the "Anfield Iron", Smith had an year career at Anfield, during which he won four league titles. He scored in the European Cup final as Liverpool beat Borussia Monchengladbach to win the trophy for the first time. Liverpool said that they were "deeply saddened" , external by his death.
Smith, who made appearances for the Reds between and , had struggled with dementia and other ailments during his later years. His daughter, Janette Simpson, told the club website on Friday: "Dad died very peacefully in his sleep shortly after 4.
Former Liverpool manager and player Roy Evans paid tribute to Smith, who was his best man at his wedding. We had a lot of fun together. He used to look after me when I first came to Liverpool. We'd go out and have a couple of beers. He was a leader. There will be a lot of very sad people tonight. Former Liverpool midfielder Kenny Dalglish said Smith helped him settle in when he made the move from Celtic to Merseyside in He told the club website: "Smith was a fantastic servant.
He was a great advert for Liverpool football club. It's very sad to see him go, but his memories will be there forever. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher tweeted that Smith , external was "one of the club's all-time greats", a sentiment echoed by Reds chief Peter Moore, and ex-striker Michael Owen said he was a "legendary player". He played in the midfield and in the defence, and he took no prisoners.
Just to be able to play three positions in an outstanding team was great. He really was a Liverpool legend in every single way. Liverpool official site. Image source, Getty Images. Around the BBC. Related internet links.
