[lfc-news] Sunshine honours for Emlyn - Echo

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Liverpool Echo, 17 Mar 2005
Sunshine honours for Emlyn
By Kate Mansey, Liverpool Echo

THE name of football legend Emlyn Hughes will live on in Merseyside
after former colleagues launched an appeal in his memory.

A charity tribute night will be held to commemorate the former England
and Liverpool captain who died last November from a brain tumour, aged 57.

Money raised will fund a Sunshine coach to enable disadvantaged children
in the region to go on school trips.

Liverpool Former Players Association will join forces with the city's
Variety Club to throw the fundraiser in Emlyn's name.

Together they hope to raise more than £20,000.

Emlyn's widow Barbara has backed the idea for a coach bearing her late
husband's name.

Emlyn was signed for Liverpool by Bill Shankly in 1967 and won 62 caps
for England during his career.

Former Reds player and secretary for the association Ian Callaghan said:
"Mrs Hughes is fully supporting the idea.

"I played with Emlyn for many years and once you met him you never
forgot him.

"He will be remembered for his enthusiasm, life and, of course, his
football skills.

"Although he wasn't from Merseyside I feel sure he would be thrilled
that something in his name will permanently be on Merseyside.

"He was very popular and we're expecting a good turnout on the night."

Jim Donaldson of the Variety Club said: "The former players will help us
to help disadvantaged children across Merseyside.

"The coach will have Emlyn Hughes' name painted on the side in memory of
him and children who wouldn't normally get to go out on trips will be
more mobile."

The former players association was formed seven years ago and helps
raise money for good causes across the region.

Mr Callaghan said: "The important thing is that we join together, enjoy
each other's company and make a lot of money for charity. I'm sure this
will be a well-supported event."

Around 550 people are expected to attend the Variety Club dinner at
Liverpool's Adelphi hotel at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 5.

Tickets are £50 a head and can be bought by calling 0151-653 1800.

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