Overview

• Joey Jones died July 22 at age 70 after battling illness, as confirmed by the Football Association of Wales and Wrexham AFC.
• Wrexham AFC announced the statue will stand outside the new Kop Stand, marking his roles as player, coach and ambassador over five decades.
• Liverpool FC issued a statement mourning Jones, and former teammates John Aldridge and Jamie Carragher praised his passion and dedication.
• Jones became the first Welshman to win consecutive European Cups in 1977 and 1978 with Liverpool.
• Across three spells at Wrexham, he made 479 appearances and earned 72 caps for Wales between 1975 and 1986.