Ex-Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel killed in car crash
Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel has been killed in a car crash.
The 37-year-old made 169 Premier League appearances for the Villans from 1998-2007 and spent four years at Bolton before playing in Iran for Esteghlal and Paykan until 2015.
The ex-Trinidad & Tobago international also played for England U21s and youth team levels.
He is reported to have died on Tuesday after dropping off his children in Cheshire.
He played for Cheshire League Egerton this season making eight appearances.
All our thoughts and prayers go out to JLloyd’s family at this tough time. A great inspiration around our first team and club this season. https://t.co/rWRL1tYdjs
— Egerton FC (@EgertonFC) May 15, 2018
Awful news about Jloyd Samuel. Remember his many years at Aston Villa and Bolton. Also, remember seeing him play for Leeds away at Rochdale in a pre-season friendly. Only 37. Real shame. #lufc #avfc #bwfc #riphttps://t.co/X45GPUYeIw
— Mighty Whites Pod (@mightywhitespod) May 15, 2018
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Jloyd Samuel ❤️ #RIP pic.twitter.com/dqCeLZ20X1
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) May 15, 2018