DW Stadium pays tribute to Wigan Athletic, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest icon at the weekend

Wigan Athletic’s players, staff and supporters paid a heartfelt tribute before Friday’s game against Burton to Larry Lloyd, following his death at the age of 75.
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Bristol-born Lloyd was a key player in the Nottingham Forest side which won the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 under manager Brian Clough.

He also won the First Division title and UEFA Cup with Liverpool, as well as four caps for England.

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Lloyd joined Latics from Forest in 1981, at the age of 32, making more than 50 appearances in a player/manager capacity.

The DW Stadium paid its tribute to former Latics player/manager Larry Lloyd before the Good Friday clash against BurtonThe DW Stadium paid its tribute to former Latics player/manager Larry Lloyd before the Good Friday clash against Burton
The DW Stadium paid its tribute to former Latics player/manager Larry Lloyd before the Good Friday clash against Burton

Taking over from Ian McNeil, Lloyd led Latics to promotion from the old Fourth Division in only their fourth campaign as a Football League outfit.

He also led them to Third Division safety the following season, before moving on to Notts County in 1983.

In his later life, Lloyd lived in Spain, combining business interests with a role in football as manager of amateur side Real Marbella.

He returned to the UK and Nottingham in 2021.

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Both Forest and Liverpool held periods of applause over the weekend before their Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Brighton respectively.

Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said: "He was one of the miracle men. Our feelings are with the family, it's a sad moment. To win two European Cups in a row is a miracle, it's very difficult. We are very proud. (This is a club with) a big history."

A tweet from the official England account read: “We are saddened to hear that Larry Lloyd, who won four caps for the #ThreeLions between 1971 and 1980, has passed away aged 75. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."

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