Lloyd Signs to Reinforce Central Defence
Liverpool purchased Larry Lloyd from Bristol Rovers in April 1969, adding a powerful centre-half to their changing defensive unit.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Larry Lloyd Biography and Timeline
Follow Larry Lloyd through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Larry Lloyd, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1969–1980Years on this page
1969
1977
Experienced Centre Back Arrives at Forest
Larry Lloyd joins Nottingham Forest and becomes an influential central defender under Brian Clough. His uncompromising style adds authority to a team preparing for top-flight football.
1978
Nottingham Forest 1978 First Division Title - Larry Lloyd
The 1978 English league championship was earned by Nottingham Forest with Larry Lloyd among the defenders associated with the team. Larry Lloyd served in the defensive unit of the championship team and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
1979
Central Defensive Display in Munich
Larry Lloyd marshals Forest's back line in the European Cup final as Malmö struggle to find an equaliser. The victory rewards his physical defending within Brian Clough's disciplined side.
European Cup Final Defensive Command
Larry Lloyd marshalled Nottingham Forest's central defence in the 1979 European Cup final against Malmö FF. His aerial strength helped the team keep a clean sheet in its first appearance at that level.
1980
Hamburg Final Defensive Resolve
Larry Lloyd partners Kenny Burns as Forest hold Hamburg to a clean sheet in Madrid. His aerial defending helps protect John Robertson's first-half lead.
Records, sources and methodology
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