Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has paid tribute to the former Wrexham defender Joey Jones after his death at the age of 70.
The Left Back Jones born in Llandudno made 479 performances for the Red Dragons about three spells with the club.
That was his affinity with the club and the area, Jones was lovingly known as ‘MR Wrexham’ by everyone who was associated with the team.
Hollywood A-Lister Reynolds went to Instagram on Tuesday evening and posted a photo of himself and fellow owner Rob Mcelhenney next to Jones to send a moving message.
“I am really happy that I had to spend time with you,” wrote Reynolds, who completed his takeover of the club with Mcelhenney in 2021.
“Thanks for the stories. Compassion for his family, friends and Mickey (Thomas, Jones’ good friend and former Wrexham teammate). Rest on, Joey. Big second half is coming. ‘
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds (left) fought after his death to the former Wrexham defender Joey Jones
Landudno-born left back Jones made 479 performances for the Red Dragons about three spells with the club
In the aftermath of the death of Jones, Wrexham announced on Tuesday that a statue was taken into use in honor of their legendary player and will be built outside the racing rose ground.
Jones, who was covered by Wales 72 times, started his career at Wrexham in 1973 before moving to Liverpool, where he won two European cups and a competition title two years later.
He returned to play on the racecourse ground between 1978 and 1982 and then ended his career at the club – from 1987 to 1992 – after Stints with Chelsea and Huddersfield.
Jones joined Wrexham in 1971 to Wrexham and in his first enchantment he was part of the side that the Welsh Cup won in 1975.
On Tuesday, Wrexham said that they were ‘destroyed’ after learning the death of a club legend in a statement. The championship side also revealed plans to commemorate Jones’ Wrexham Legacy, including the commissioning of a statue that must be placed outside the new head position in the public square.
A former Wrexham stage broadcaster said: ‘The destroyed word is not even coming close today. Joey Jones was the basis on which this club was built. A real gentleman who, despite moving to clubs, never left Wrexham. Real legend. My thoughts are with Janice and the family. Rip Joey. ‘
Huldesten have also been brought in from those who are associated with the Anfield club.
Liverpool -legend John Aldridge wrote on X: ‘More sad news people Joey Jones died last night.
Jones left Wrexham for Liverpoo, where he won the European Cup in 1977 and 1978
Jones, who returned to Wrexham as a coach in retirement, is commemorated with a statue
‘What a sweet man and an inspiring full back that gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs for which he played! Our thoughts are with Joey’s family! I have a happy man who has often met him, ynwa rip top man. ‘
Jamie Carragher also said, “Rip Joey Jones.”
In a statement on Tuesday, the Anfield Club expressed their ‘deep sadness’ upon the death of their former star and icon.
“The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Joey’s family and friends in this sad time,” concluded a heart -warming tribute to Jones on the club’s website.
After his enchanting enchantment on Anfield, he returned to Wrexham as their record signature for £ 200,000 in 1978 and brought it for four more years before he went to Chelsea.
In his first season he helped to survive the blues of the Second Division, and in his second he was an important role when they stormed at the title to reach the top flight.
After three years at Chelsea, he joined Huddersfield in 1985 and was their player of the season in his debut year.
After two seasons in Yorkshire, he returned to his spiritual house of Wrexham and took his total number of performances for them to 479, according to the Wrexham AFC archive.
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