Larry Lloyd also won major trophies with Liverpool as well as the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest, and went on to manage Wigan and Notts County

Tributes have been paid after the death of former Sky Blues player Larry Lloyd. Coventry City Football Club said it was ‘saddened’ to learn that Larry Lloyd died at the age of 75.

The defender spent two years at the Sky Blues before moving to Nottingham Forest in a £60,000 deal, where he won the European Cup twice. On a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Coventry City fans flocked to pay tribute to him.

One posted: “A giant of that City team. Bless you LL”. Another said: “Solid defender back in the day. RIP Larry.”

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A third fan said: “Used to listen to his radio shows from Nottingham in the late 90s from Coventry. Definitely a character. RIP Larry.”

Lloyd played in the Nottingham Forest team that beat Malmo in the European Cup final in 1979, and the one that beat Hamburg in 1980 – and won the First Division with them in 1978. He also won the First Division title and UEFA Cup with Liverpool, where he played before moving to Coventry in 1974.

The Bristol-born defender won four caps for England and went on to manage Wigan and Notts County following the end of his successful playing career.

Forest said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd. Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral player in the Forest side that memorably won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the club in total.

“We send our condolences to Larry’s friends and family at this truly sad time. Rest in peace, Larry.” More tributes have been paid

“Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former defender Larry Lloyd, aged 75,” Liverpool said in a statement.

“LFC will pay tribute to Lloyd with a period of applause at Anfield on Sunday when the Reds host Brighton. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Larry’s family and friends at this sad time.”

Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo added: “He was one of the miracle men. Our feelings are with the family, it’s a sad moment. To win two European Cups in a row is a miracle, it’s very difficult. We are very proud. (This is a club with) a big history.”