(Files) In this file photo taken on October 22, 2006, former Liverpool captain Tommy Smith is pictured on the pitch before Manchester United’s English Premiership soccer match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester, England. – Liverpool legend Tommy Smith, one of the key figures in the club’s first golden era, died on Friday at the age of 74. (Photo by Andrew YATES / AFP)
Liverpool legend Tommy Smith, one of the key figures in the club’s first golden era, died on Friday at the age of 74.
Smith’s no-nonsense performances at the heart of Liverpool’s defence saw him nicknamed the ‘Anfield Iron’ during his 18-year spell on Merseyside.
Making 638 appearances for the Reds between 1960 and 1978, Smith won a host of medals as the club rose to prominence both domestically and in Europe.
Under the management of the great Bill Shankly, Smith helped Liverpool dominate for two decades.
Reflecting his tough style of play, Shankly once said of one of his favourite players:…
