Sir Roger Hunt
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I wonder if he knew Salah broke his record.
Amazing stats, I remember reading about him a club history book when I was 10 and was second only to Rush.
It seemed he didn’t get the same recognition as others for 66.
RIP
Amazing stats, I remember reading about him a club history book when I was 10 and was second only to Rush.
It seemed he didn’t get the same recognition as others for 66.
RIP
RIP. He got to see his beloved Liverpool lift the title win Champions League one last time. How nice is that top? Far cry from the embarrassment Nike throws at us.
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Roger Hunt: Former Liverpool and England striker dies aged 83
Last updated on25 minutes ago25 minutes ago.From the sectionFootball
Roger Hunt played in every game of England's 1966 World Cup win
Former Liverpool and England striker Roger Hunt has died at the age of 83.
Known as 'Sir Roger' to Liverpool fans, Hunt was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side and is the club's record league scorer with 244 goals.
The forward won 34 England caps, scoring 18 international goals after making his debut in 1962 when Liverpool were in English football's second tier.
Hunt played in every game of the 1966 World Cup and scored three times to help England out of their group.
"Roger Hunt comes second to no-one in his importance in the history of Liverpool FC, that much is clear," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Born in Golborne, Cheshire, on 20 July 1938, Hunt signed for Liverpool in 1958 and made his 492nd and final appearance for the club in 1969, by which time fans had christened him 'Sir Roger'.
Under legendary manager Bill Shankly he helped the club out of the Second Division in 1962 by scoring 41 goals in as many games.
Liverpool then won the First Division in 1964 and 1966 either side of a first FA Cup win in 1965.
While it is his 11 years with Liverpool for which he is best known, Hunt also had a successful three seasons with Bolton Wanderers after leaving Anfield in 1969.
Klopp added: "To be the goalscoring catalyst of the Shankly team to achieve promotion then win those precious league titles and the FA Cup puts him in a bracket of LFC legends who are responsible for making us the club we are today. Not only that, he was also a World Cup winner in 1966, too.
"I am told the Kop christened him 'Sir Roger' for all his achievements. A goalscorer who never stopped working to help his team-mates; I believe he would have fitted well within our current team.
"So, it is Sir Roger we will remember, honour and pay tribute to over the coming days."
Jimmy Greaves, who played alongside Hunt in the group games of the 1966 World Cup before picking up an injury, died aged 81 earlier this month.
Hunt's death comes six months after that of his long-time Liverpool strike partner Ian St John, aged 82.
A Liverpool statement said Hunt "passed away peacefully at home following a long illness", adding: "The thoughts of everybody at Liverpool Football Club are with Roger's family and friends at this sad and difficult time."
'Among the finest of his generation' - analysis
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty
Roger Hunt was often labelled the workhorse of England's World Cup-winning team in 1966, but this criminally under-rates a striker who was easily among the finest of his generation and one of Liverpool's greatest players.
Hunt, whose gentlemanly approach to the game and modest demeanour saw him dubbed 'Sir Roger' by Liverpool's supporters, was the spearhead of Bill Shankly's great Liverpool rebuild that led to two league titles as well as the FA Cup in 1965, when the striker scored in the 2-1 win over Leeds United at Wembley.
He scored 285 goals in 492 Liverpool appearances to lie second only to Ian Rush in the club's overall scoring record.
The greatest moment of his international career clearly came in the 1966 World Cup. He figured in every England game, scoring twice in the group game against France and also against Mexico, before playing in the 4-2 win over West Germany in the final.
Football pays tribute to a legend
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said: "RIP Sir Roger Hunt, one of the greatest goalscorers our club has ever seen. Sir Roger along with the other legends from the 60s made LFC the club it is today."
Ex-Liverpool striker John Aldridge said: "I'm absolutely gutted to hear of the passing away of one, if not the best LFC strikers Sir Roger Hunt. What a striker and a true gentlemen, I had the great pleasure of being with him on many occasions."
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Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby made reference to St John, saying: "Take care of Sir Roger for us Saint. RIP Roger Hunt."
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Former Everton and England midfielder Peter Reid said: "A star and a wonderful player who helped me as a young apprentice. A World Cup winner who had time and encouragement to all young players back in the day. RIP."
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Roger Hunt: Former Liverpool and England striker dies aged 83
Last updated on25 minutes ago25 minutes ago.From the sectionFootball
Roger Hunt played in every game of England's 1966 World Cup win
Former Liverpool and England striker Roger Hunt has died at the age of 83.
Known as 'Sir Roger' to Liverpool fans, Hunt was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side and is the club's record league scorer with 244 goals.
The forward won 34 England caps, scoring 18 international goals after making his debut in 1962 when Liverpool were in English football's second tier.
Hunt played in every game of the 1966 World Cup and scored three times to help England out of their group.
"Roger Hunt comes second to no-one in his importance in the history of Liverpool FC, that much is clear," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Born in Golborne, Cheshire, on 20 July 1938, Hunt signed for Liverpool in 1958 and made his 492nd and final appearance for the club in 1969, by which time fans had christened him 'Sir Roger'.
Under legendary manager Bill Shankly he helped the club out of the Second Division in 1962 by scoring 41 goals in as many games.
Liverpool then won the First Division in 1964 and 1966 either side of a first FA Cup win in 1965.
While it is his 11 years with Liverpool for which he is best known, Hunt also had a successful three seasons with Bolton Wanderers after leaving Anfield in 1969.
Klopp added: "To be the goalscoring catalyst of the Shankly team to achieve promotion then win those precious league titles and the FA Cup puts him in a bracket of LFC legends who are responsible for making us the club we are today. Not only that, he was also a World Cup winner in 1966, too.
"I am told the Kop christened him 'Sir Roger' for all his achievements. A goalscorer who never stopped working to help his team-mates; I believe he would have fitted well within our current team.
"So, it is Sir Roger we will remember, honour and pay tribute to over the coming days."
Jimmy Greaves, who played alongside Hunt in the group games of the 1966 World Cup before picking up an injury, died aged 81 earlier this month.
Hunt's death comes six months after that of his long-time Liverpool strike partner Ian St John, aged 82.
A Liverpool statement said Hunt "passed away peacefully at home following a long illness", adding: "The thoughts of everybody at Liverpool Football Club are with Roger's family and friends at this sad and difficult time."
'Among the finest of his generation' - analysis
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty
Roger Hunt was often labelled the workhorse of England's World Cup-winning team in 1966, but this criminally under-rates a striker who was easily among the finest of his generation and one of Liverpool's greatest players.
Hunt, whose gentlemanly approach to the game and modest demeanour saw him dubbed 'Sir Roger' by Liverpool's supporters, was the spearhead of Bill Shankly's great Liverpool rebuild that led to two league titles as well as the FA Cup in 1965, when the striker scored in the 2-1 win over Leeds United at Wembley.
He scored 285 goals in 492 Liverpool appearances to lie second only to Ian Rush in the club's overall scoring record.
The greatest moment of his international career clearly came in the 1966 World Cup. He figured in every England game, scoring twice in the group game against France and also against Mexico, before playing in the 4-2 win over West Germany in the final.
Football pays tribute to a legend
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said: "RIP Sir Roger Hunt, one of the greatest goalscorers our club has ever seen. Sir Roger along with the other legends from the 60s made LFC the club it is today."
Ex-Liverpool striker John Aldridge said: "I'm absolutely gutted to hear of the passing away of one, if not the best LFC strikers Sir Roger Hunt. What a striker and a true gentlemen, I had the great pleasure of being with him on many occasions."
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Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby made reference to St John, saying: "Take care of Sir Roger for us Saint. RIP Roger Hunt."
Report
Former Everton and England midfielder Peter Reid said: "A star and a wonderful player who helped me as a young apprentice. A World Cup winner who had time and encouragement to all young players back in the day. RIP."
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RIP. One of those barely older than my Dad, who he used to tell me about as a kid and I imagined it all in black and white.
How good these players must be to be so revered without footage and barely an idea of what they looked like.
How good these players must be to be so revered without footage and barely an idea of what they looked like.
Before my time obviously but what a great player. Still our record scorer in the league I think, and given the other great players we have had since then, it is pretty impressive that he still has that record.
It does seem that he doesn't get the same recognition as some of the 1966 team. I guess because focus is understandably on the final, but he scored three goals in the tournament.
It does seem that he doesn't get the same recognition as some of the 1966 team. I guess because focus is understandably on the final, but he scored three goals in the tournament.
Mods : Please can you add Sir to the thread title. Thx.
Edit : Thank you !
Edit : Thank you !
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It may be partly because of the self-effacing nature of the man himself. Sir Roger was a quiet guy and was known for it off the field. Even on the field he tended not to score spectacular goals, but did get rather a lot of them and had an amazingly complete goalscoring skillset, a real "players' player".
Roger Hunt RIP.
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Watched Roger on the Kop from '61 onwards. He had a great understanding with the Saint and earlier with Jimmy Melia . Shanks set the team up for Roger as well. Roger was a predator striker.Fox in the box. He had Cally and Thompson to feed him. He wasn't a gifted player but he had great reflexes and could knock them in from all angles.It was all instinct with Roger. You'd back him to get to a loose ball in the box. And he must've hit the post more than any other striker. Strong as a bull, couldn't knock him off the ball with a 10 ton swinging ball wrecker. The Kop loved him because he was at heart a fan himself. Just an ordinary guy with an extraordinary talent for goalscoring. A true gent who respected the game and the fans. I went to his testimonial but got locked out. 60,0000 full and could've added another 20,0000 outside.
In the World cup Ramsey played without wingers. Everything went through the middle with Bobby Charlton and Martin Peters playing in the hole. Roger was to dummy run all over the shop, to create space. It was selfless role for him in many ways when his game was about snatching goals from crosses. But Ramsey knew he couldn't drop Hurst and Jimmy Greaves couldn't play second fiddle. So Roger kept his place and worked tirelessly throughout the tournament. And scored 3 in the earlier rounds.
RIP SIR ROGER HUNT.
In the World cup Ramsey played without wingers. Everything went through the middle with Bobby Charlton and Martin Peters playing in the hole. Roger was to dummy run all over the shop, to create space. It was selfless role for him in many ways when his game was about snatching goals from crosses. But Ramsey knew he couldn't drop Hurst and Jimmy Greaves couldn't play second fiddle. So Roger kept his place and worked tirelessly throughout the tournament. And scored 3 in the earlier rounds.
RIP SIR ROGER HUNT.
Sadly, never had the chance to watch him play. RIP Sir Roger Hunt, YNWA.
RIP Sir Roger - A sad day but one where we can reflect and look on in admiration and respect of a true LFC legend and by all accounts a top fella. Cheers To @King Binny for the above vid. YNWA Sir Roger.
The man himself said he didn’t want or need the sir from the queen, the Kop had knighted long before and that’s all that mattered!
Glory-RogerHunters!
I was at some company event in a Lancashire hotel back in the late 90s accompanying wife no.2 and it was tedious as fuck. So I wandered out of the main room at one point in the evening and found a small group of blokes watching an Ingerlund qualifier on a crappy small portable tv that belonged to a spotty youth employed as a night porter so stayed to watch and waste time. After about ten minutes an older bloke joined us and asked the score to which I told him and then I joined everyone else in trying not to stare at him. He watched the game in silence for five minutes before thanking us and heading off. We all then looked at each other and broke into smiles and excited chatter although the spotty youth had no idea who the old bloke was. ‘That was Roger Hunt’ we told him though his face still remained blank. ‘Greatest striker ever for Liverpool?’ I prompted; no reaction from SY. ‘One of only 11 Englishmen to have a World Cup winners medal?’ Spotty Youths eyes went wide at this and he replied ‘When did we win the World Cup? I didn’t know that?’
I am just grateful Sir Roger wasn’t there to hear it. RIP.
I am just grateful Sir Roger wasn’t there to hear it. RIP.
Can’t be true, all you lot do is bloody talk about 66 every chance you get. It’s surely taught in school.
What is taught and what is learnt aren’t always the same thing though. And don’t call me Shirley.
😀 first time?
Another of the heroes of my youth gone. 🙁
I have an autographed copy of his book - one of the best birthday presents I ever received.
RIP Sir Roger. Thanks for all the memories and all the goals.
I have an autographed copy of his book - one of the best birthday presents I ever received.
RIP Sir Roger. Thanks for all the memories and all the goals.
Interesting that clip mentions 300 goals?
I also hate the brits, btw
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