Emlyn Hughes' career in pictures

1 of 12 Emlyn Hughes joins Liverpool in 1967 as a midfielder, but switches to defence where he quickly builds a solid reputation

2 of 12 Hughes serves his first four years at Anfield under legendary manager Bill Shankly

3 of 12 A win over Leicester City in April 1973 secures Liverpool the league title, Hughes' first piece of silverware with the club

4 of 12 The following season, Hughes plays in the victorious FA Cup final side against Newcastle at Wembley

5 of 12 He also shines in defence for England, in an international career that spans 10 years and sees him capped 62 times

6 of 12 He leads the Reds to victory against Borussia Monchengladbach in the European Cup final in 1977

7 of 12 The club achieve the rare feat of retaining the European Cup the following year, with victory over FC Bruges

8 of 12 Hughes joins Wolves after leaving Liverpool in 1979, and goes on to captain them to victory in the League Cup in 1980

9 of 12 He goes on to forge a successful career in TV, his bubbly character making him a firm favourite with audiences

10 of 12 He joins Andy Gray and Des Lynham on the presenting team covering the 1986 World Cup in Mexico for the BBC

11 of 12 He remains a firm favourite with the Anfield faithful, receiving a rapturous reception when he attends a testimonial in 1999

12 of 12 He gives his daughter away in February 2004, but sadly loses his fight against cancer nine months later aged 57