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Telegraph
16 hours ago
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Joey Jones dies – here's why he was Liverpool's ultimate cult hero
Joey Jones was a cult hero for a generation of football fans. Supporters of Wrexham, Liverpool, Chelsea and Wales will mourn the death, aged 70, of a colourful personality who epitomised 'playing for the jersey' for every club he represented, his natural enthusiasm carrying him to the summit of European football. A proud Welshman who enjoyed numerous spells at Wrexham at the start and end of his career, it was Jones' three years at Anfield between 1975 and 1978 which established him as a household name. He will be forever synonymous with Liverpool's first European Cup win of 1977, when Jones' never-say-die spirit made him a Kop favourite and led to what many will consider the most iconic banner in the Anfield club's history. 'Joey Ate The Frogs Legs, Made The Swiss Roll, Now He's Munching Gladbach,' was the 24ft message unfurled in Rome's Stadio Olimpico before that 1977 final. RIP Joey Jones ❤️ — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 22, 2025 The sentiment may be considered politically incorrect in 2025 – especially with regards to the reference to the defeat of France's Saint-Etienne en route to the final and 3-1 victory over Germany's Borussia Mönchengladbach – but it would be cherished by Jones well beyond his career. 'Seeing that banner made me feel 10ft tall,' Jones would later say. 'I think as much of that banner as I do my winner's medal.' The European Cup win was the pinnacle of a highly successful Anfield career, where Jones made 100 appearances and claimed a league title, Uefa Cup and Super Cup as a steely left-back. As Bob Paisley evolved his all-conquering side, Jones later found himself fighting for his place, eventually sold back to Wrexham in a £210,000 deal which remained a club record transfer until Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' recent takeover of the Welsh side. Jones was later lured to Chelsea, then struggling in the lower divisions, where he was as beloved at Stamford Bridge as Anfield and the Racecourse, helping the Londoners back to the top flight with the second division title in 1984. He was also one of Wales' most popular players, part of a hugely talented generation which was agonisingly close to qualifying for major tournaments, narrowly missing the chance to compete at the World Cup in 1978 and 1982. Jones has been a regular around the Liverpool Former Players' Association over the last 30 years, while remaining ever-devoted to Wrexham and delighting in their recent renaissance. He was briefly caretaker manager in 2001, and was named youth team ambassador in 2021. On Tuesday, the Welsh club announced they will build a statue in Jones' honour in the public plaza outside their stadium. Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge, who fondly recalls being inspired by Jones when he stood on the Kop in the mid-70s, led the tributes on social media. 'An inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for,' wrote Aldridge. Jones' close friend, Wales, Wrexham and Chelsea team-mate Mickey Thomas, wrote on the social media platform X: 'This morning I lost my best friend and soulmate, Sir Joey, our memories will never fade. Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP.' Wrexham issued a statement of condolence to the ex-player they fondly remember as 'Mr Wrexham'. 'Wrexham AFC are devastated to learn of the passing of club legend Joey Jones, who sadly died in the early hours of this morning aged 70 after a battle with illness.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
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Hamburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach interested in Southampton's Armel Bella-Kotchap
Sky Germany reports that Hamburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach are two of the clubs interested in Southampton's Armel Bella-Kotchap. Since joining from Bochum in 2022, Bella-Kotchap has suffered two relegations with the south coast club, and it is clear that he wishes to leave Southampton and return to the Bundesliga as he wants to try and assert him self for the Germany squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Advertisement The 23-year-old's contract runs until 2026, but due to a clause, the contract can be extended until 2027. Hamburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach join Anderlecht and Udinese as teams interested in Bella-Kotchap. Due to the length of his contract, if the defender is to leave Southampton this summer, he will cost €10m. A potential is that this price tag could make the 23-year-old unattainable for both Bundesliga sides, as Hamburg have only just been promoted and have already invested in their defence with the arrival of Jordan Torunarigha while Gladbach are working on a sell-to-buy approach, and have yet to sell anyone major this summer. GGFN | Jack Meenan
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big name, big talent? Argentina call up Gladbach starlet
Can Armando Güner is just 17 years old and is already shining in the youth teams of Borussia Mönchengladbach. His team became champions of the U17 Bundesliga, and Güner—a left winger who can play on both flanks—was named the best player. Advertisement He has also already been called up to the German U15, U16, and U17 national teams. But now the Argentine national team also wants to court the young talent: U17 coach Diego Placente has included the young player—whose first name holds special significance for the Argentine public—in the current squad that will prepare for the upcoming U17 World Cup in Qatar this November. Argentine through his grandmother Armando Güner has an Argentine grandmother, which allowed him to obtain Argentine citizenship and thus be eligible to play for the 'Albiceleste'—the national team once defended by his famous namesake Diego Armando. Advertisement His mother is of German-Argentine descent, his father, Adalet Güner, is Turkish and the sporting director of fourth-division club KFC Uerdingen. Can Armando was also born in Krefeld in 2008. Thanks to his father, Can Armando is also eligible to play for the Turkish national team—so the young player has several options. According to current FIFA regulations, a player may play for the national team of his choice, provided there is verifiable ancestry and he has not played a competitive match for another nation after the age of 21. So Armando Güner still has a few years to make a final decision. In the U17 team of Borussia Mönchengladbach, Can Armando Güner played 44 matches, scored 26 goals, and provided 11 assists. In the current season, in which he is already playing for the club's U19 team, he has scored twice in four matches. Advertisement For now, the young player will travel to Buenos Aires to train with the Argentine U17 national team at the training center in Ezeiza—with the goal of securing a permanent spot in the squad for the World Cup. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Neil Baynes - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
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Who is Can Armando Güner, the German called up by Argentina U17?
Who is Can Armando Güner, the German called up by Argentina U17? Can Armando Güner is 17 years old and shines in the youth divisions of Borussia Mönchengladbach. His team was crowned champion of the U-17 Bundesliga, and Güner, a left winger who can play on both flanks, was named the best player of the tournament. Advertisement Additionally, he has already been called up by the German National Team in the U-15, U-16, and U-17 categories. However, the Argentine National Team aims to compete for the young talent against the Germans: the U-17 coach, Diego Placente, included the young player—whose first name has notable connotations for the Argentine public—in the latest call-up, with an eye on the upcoming World Cup of the category, which will take place in Qatar starting in November. Argentinian by Grandmother Armando Güner has an Argentine grandmother, which allowed him to obtain this nationality and be eligible for the Albiceleste, famously defended by his namesake Diego Armando. Advertisement His mother is German-Argentinian, and his father, Adalet Güner, is a Turk who serves as the sporting director of the fourth division German club KFC Uerdingen, a club in the city of Krefeld, where Can Armando was born in 2008. Thanks to his father, Can Armando is also eligible for the Turkish national team, so the young player will have options. It is worth noting that under current FIFA regulations, a player can be called up for the national team of their choice, as long as they have verifiable ancestry with that nation and have not played official matches with another national team after turning 21. Armando Güner still has some years to make a definitive decision. In the U-17 of Borussia Mönchengladbach, Can Armando Güner completed 44 matches with 26 goals and 11 assists. In the current season, now playing in the club's U-19 category, he has scored two goals in four matches. Advertisement For now, the young player will travel to Buenos Aires to train in Ezeiza with the Argentine U-17 National Team, to secure a definitive spot on the list of players who will represent the Albiceleste in the world event. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
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Borussia Mönchengladbach confirm two transactions in ongoing keeper shuffle
While they may not have done much to address their deficiencies in attack this summer, Borussia Mönchengladbach have at least partially sorted out the squad's goalkeeping hierarchy over the last few days. Gladbach recently confirmed two transactions involving keepers. One move counted as unsurprising while another caught Bundesliga watchers off guard. First, 23-year-old keeper Jan Olschowsky was re-loaned back out to third tier side Alemannia Aachen. The one-time sure-fire future Gladbach no. one found himself unexpectedly displaced by Mortiz Nicolas during the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. Olschowsky finally received a developmental loan out to Aachen last winter and was able to accrue valuable playing practice via 17 3. Liga appearances. Advertisement The Gladbach squad still carries four keepers, however. It remains to be seen whether Nicolas – returning from surgery – or the squad's official captain Jonas Omlin will claim the starting spot between the sticks. The foals also retain the services of promising young Luxembourg international Tiago Pereira Cardoso, who performed well last season when called upon. With all of this going on, it seemed highly unlikely that the Niederrheiner would have had any interest in renewing with 37-year-old keeper Tobias Sippel. The Bad Dürkheim native himself admitted that he felt highly surprised to once again set foot on a Bundesliga pitch this past season. Sippel nevertheless received a one-year contract extension yesterday. Gladbach made clear that Sippel would eventually move to the sidelines as a goalkeeping coach after his retirement. Sippel will actively spend time with the clubs juniors and begin integrating with the academy developmental team. Which keeper BMG head coach Gerardo Seoane will tap to start this year remains to be seen. The race for the slot in training camp shall prove most interesting. Neither Moritz, Cardoso, or Omlin have been the subject of an exit rumors. GGFN | Peter Weis
