Author Topic: More sad news- Former Red Bill Jones dies (Read 1900 times)

Mikuss · « **on:** December 29, 2010, 02:41:04 PM »

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Liverpool Football Club was deeply saddened to hear news today that former defender Bill Jones has died.

The 89-year-old passed away from natural causes at the Countess of Chester Hospital on Boxing Day.

His death will be marked along with that of Avi Cohen - who died this morning aged 54 after a motorcycle accident last week - with a period of applause ahead of tonight's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Both sets of players will also wear black armbands.

Bill, whose grandson Rob Jones also played for Liverpool, stacked up 277 appearances and 17 goals during the 1940s and 1950s.

The centre-half helped us win the First Division title immediately after World War II, scoring twice in the 'decider' against Wolves.

Bill played in our first ever Wembley Cup final against Arsenal in 1950, but had to settle for a runners-up medal.

He was capped by his country twice in the centre of defence, though he was versatile enough to operate in several positions at club level.

Liverpool Football Club offers its thoughts to his family at this time.

RIP Bill, thoughts are with Rob and his friends and family.

El Campeador · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:41:56 PM »

RIP Grandpa Jones.

RedMarko · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:42:06 PM »

RIP

Bad week.

M17ARFilms · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:42:58 PM »

RIP !

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:43:15 PM »

RIP Bill.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:44:30 PM »

RIP

Good innings though

rushyman · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:45:40 PM »

Crap week RIP

Do them proud tonight lads

kasperoff · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:47:24 PM »

RIP Bill.

Stussy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:48:03 PM »

To play for us is one thing, to have your grandson play for us too is amazing. How proud must he have felt.

RIP Bill.

OldCold · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:48:39 PM »

RIP YNWA

peterb17 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:50:07 PM »

Quote from: Stussy on December 29, 2010, 02:48:03 PM

To play for us is one thing, to have your grandson play for us too is amazing. How proud must he have felt.

RIP Bill.

yes amazing stat that.

RIP YNWA

BRENORODGERS · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:50:21 PM »

RIP Bill Jones

Mikuss · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:50:42 PM »

Quote from: Stussy on December 29, 2010, 02:48:03 PM

To play for us is one thing, to have your grandson play for us too is amazing. How proud must he have felt.

RIP Bill.

Just seen this on LFChistory too,

"We are very proud of his achievements and I have to admit he is a better player than I was. He is a lot faster for a start."
Bill talking proudly of his grandson, Rob Jones.
Shame about Rob's injuries.

Pheeny · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:51:08 PM »

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:51:36 PM »

Quote from: Mikuss on December 29, 2010, 02:50:42 PM

Just seen this on LFChistory too,

"We are very proud of his achievements and I have to admit he is a better player than I was. He is a lot faster for a start."
Bill talking proudly of his grandson, Rob Jones.
Shame about Rob's injuries.

Rob Jones was easily the best Right Back I've personally seen play for the club. Crying shame that he had to leave the game through injury. Would have been the nailed on England Right Back.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:51:44 PM »

Deepest sympathy to Rob and all the family. RIP Bill.

Neil D · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:52:14 PM »

R.I.P. league winner Bill Jones

Paragon · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:54:32 PM »

MassDriver · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:56:30 PM »

What a fucking week this has been.In this festive season too. RIP

Sincere condolences to the family.

R.A.La · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:02:57 PM »

Shakespeare · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:09:57 PM »

Mr Kipling · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:11:11 PM »

Monkey Red · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:17:08 PM »

Rest in peace Bill.

YNWA.

deadlybuzz · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:21:44 PM »

RIP Bill

thegoodfella · « **Reply #24 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:22:44 PM »

Quote from: El Campeador on December 29, 2010, 02:41:56 PM

RIP Grandpa Jones.

bunjibloomer · « **Reply #25 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:25:54 PM »

RIP Bill Jones

Davvo7 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:52:45 PM »

Condolences and thoughts go to the families. RIP Bill.

masterbaker · « **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:02:08 PM »

RIP bill jones YNWA

Jagged Princess · « **Reply #28 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:14:22 PM »

Sweet dreams Bill

Rest in Peace

SmithdownAndy · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:17:34 PM »

RIP Bill, condolences to Rob and the rest of the family, horrible week, let's hope the lads put on a show for them tonight. YNWA

Spanish Al · « **Reply #30 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:17:45 PM »

RIP Bill

Ziggy09 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:18:55 PM »

Rest In Peace. God bless.

Stanno06 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:22:43 PM »

RIP Bill Jones

Torres1989 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:25:41 PM »

RIP Bill, im too young to have seen you play but lets hope the redmen will do you proud tonight, RIP and godbless

PILLSBURY069 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:28:46 PM »

RIP Bill.

Franky · « **Reply #35 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:29:32 PM »

RIP Bill Jones
YNWA

Red Ol · « **Reply #36 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:31:14 PM »

RIP Bill

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:34:39 PM »

Have to be honest and say that I had never heard of him, but I can't imagine how much pride he would've felt to not only represent the club but have Rob play for us as well.

RIP Bill may God rest your soul YNWA

planet--terror · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:47:50 PM »

RIP Bill
YNWA

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #39 on:** December 29, 2010, 04:49:46 PM »