Barry Lloyd dead at 75: Former Chelsea and Fulham star passes away as former clubs lead tributes

FORMER Chelsea and Fulham star Barry Lloyd has died at the age of 75.

The English midfielder made more than 289 appearances for Fulham and 10 for Chelsea.

Chelsea and Fulham star Barry Lloyd has passed away aged 75

Lloyd captained Fulham in the 1960 and 70s

Lloyd also managed Brighton between 1987 and 1993.

He took the Seagulls to promotion from the third tier and a shock appearance in the second tier play-off final during his tenure.

He is also credited with planting the seeds of a youth policy which would begin to bear fruit during his reign.

Lloyd was chief scout for Brighton several seasons from 2007.

Brighton’s statement on X read: “We extend our sincere condolences to Barry’s family and friends at this saddest of times.

“The players will wear black armbands today against Chelsea and there will be a tribute next weekend against Spurs.”

Lloyd played for Chelsea first between 1966 and 1968, before switching across West London to Fulham.

He enjoyed far more success for the Cottagers, scoring 29 goals in eight years, with three of them as captain.

Lloyd later managed Brighton after stints with Yeovil and Worthing

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Lloyd skippered the Cottagers to promotion from Division Three in 1971, scoring in the win at Bradford City that confirmed the club were going up.

Fulham wrote on X: “RIP Barry Lloyd. Our former captain and member of the squad that reached the 1975 FA Cup Final has sadly passed away.”

He then joined Hereford United in October 1976.

The following year he returned to the capital, helping Brentford to promotion from the Fourth Division, before a move into management with Southern League outfit Yeovil Town in August 1978.

The club’s statement read: “Everyone at Yeovil Town Football Club are saddened to learn about the passing of former Manager, Barry Lloyd.

“In his first season, he guided the club to a respectable mid-table finish and secured the Somerset Premier Cup, a notable achievement for the club.

“His contribution to lower-league football, particularly at Yeovil, is remembered fondly by supporters and colleagues alike.”

After Yeovil, Lloyd then managed Isthmian League Second Division side Worthing in the summer of 1981 – winning back-to-back titles before landing the Brighton job.

The Hillingdon-born star returned to Worthing in 2001 before retiring in 2003.

He also spent a part of his youth career at Arsenal.

Lloyd returned to Craven Cottage in 2011