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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Observer on February 16, 2013, 12:50:57 PM
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Was at a friends house and happen to see a game from Iran. Jlloyd Samuel played very well. Hopefully he is considered for the GC selection. From all indications he is playing both as a defender and in midfield.
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This post will bolster his case for inclusion.
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I would definitely include Samuel on the T&T team for the Gold Cup, he is still technically the best left back we have and is still a very good player. I am sure he would also help teach the younger left backs coming up in T&T a thing or two.
Samuel and Joevin will do great on that left side for T&T.
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Or the mid-fielder in front of the back 4.
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That has left the station.
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Coache like he have it in fuh southmen.
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I doh have it een fuh southmen Jlloyd from PleasantVille ..I from PleasantVille..born and raise in SanDo play football all over south, north ,east, west , deep south, country, all over ..Jlloyd time has past.
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Where u getting your facts from? He time has past? Lol
Where in pville u from coache? Jlloyd's father was from pville.
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I know.. from my same block..
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Ah know he been there fuh ah while now (and it been said before) ...... but Iran ?, IRAN ??? , that must be some serious cash passin there an with all the sanctions can't think he gettin paid in (or by) local, wonder who fundin that?
If bridges have been burn't is probable that is the reason, T&T selectors may have the same view on the standard that English coaches have on their national team players going tuh the MLS. Would be interested to know the current view.
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He said the level there is equivalent to the championship division and some games have as much as 100,000 people in the stadium. Plus the tax structure is not as harsh.
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I doh have it een fuh southmen Jlloyd from PleasantVille ..I from PleasantVille..born and raise in SanDo play football all over south, north ,east, west , deep south, country, all over ..Jlloyd time has past.
I disagree with you on Jlloyd. I think he can still help our team. He could be the only "oldman" in the back with the "yutes".
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I doh have it een fuh southmen Jlloyd from PleasantVille ..I from PleasantVille..born and raise in SanDo play football all over south, north ,east, west , deep south, country, all over ..Jlloyd time has past.
I disagree with you on Jlloyd. I think he can still help our team. He could be the only "oldman" in the back with the "yutes".
The question are "Can he still contribute?" Are their better players for the position? Can he add depth?
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I doh have it een fuh southmen Jlloyd from PleasantVille ..I from PleasantVille..born and raise in SanDo play football all over south, north ,east, west , deep south, country, all over ..Jlloyd time has past.
I disagree with you on Jlloyd. I think he can still help our team. He could be the only "oldman" in the back with the "yutes".
The question are "Can he still contribute?" Are their better players for the position? Can he add depth?
Right now that is hard to decipher. He playing in Iran, and the TTFF can't seem to have a friendly or training session/ friendly that don't conflict with his club. So if we don't see him sweat with the NT, we really can't tel,l can't we. But my gut feeling is that he can contribute to this present team. As for 2018, I have my doubts. Age and distance is the issue.
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HIGHLIGHTS of Jlloyd Samuel playing in Iran with Persian Gulf Pro League clubs, Esteghlal FC and Paykan FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/h2poE0yGWro
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How old is he?
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How old is he?
34
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Remember him? Jlloyd Samuel
By Oliver Mackenzie (readonastonvilla.com)
If you’re a football fan who lives in Trinidad and Tobago you have two options for a sporting hero; you either look up to Dwight Yorke or Jlloyd Samuel. Who you look up to is determined by what you think is the main aim of football; do you score goals or stop them; in the first of a two-part Trinidad and Tobago special, we take the approach that you stop them first.
Having moved from his native Trinidad at an early age, Samuel’s football career started on the playground at St Joseph’s academy in London. The former grammar school also produced the talents of Football Manager icon Cherno Samba; Charlton and Bolton defender Anthony Burgess, and Rugby League international Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook.
Samuel’s talents on the playing fields of the Blackheath school were soon noticed by Charlton Athletic, who snapped up the player on an apprentice contract.
As a youngster, the defender was also on the books at West Ham and was released the same day as Paul Konchesky, Lee Bowyer, and Bobby Zamora; unlike the following free though Samuel’s career would take his attention away from London.
It was at the Addicks that he was noticed by John Gregory, who caused a legal dispute to sign the young player. Before the world of Bosman rulings and transfer windows, tribunals to settle legal issues surrounding transfers were quite common.
However, it was quite rare for academy players to be the center of a case, due to the fact that more often than not the purchasing team had to prove the player in question added a significant value to the club or addressed a specific need.
What made the case controversial was that John Gregory wanted the player, yet didn’t want to start him; making his transition north more unique at the time.
In the end, Gregory did put some faith in his new man early on, having started nine games in his debut season, however, was shipped back to the South East on loan at Gillingham. A spell that saw him make just eight appearances for the Gills. It was under Graham Taylor though, where the West-Indies born defender shone.
It was under Taylor were Samuel gained a strong reputation for being a good tackler and set piece defender during the noughties yo-yo years, Samuel’s defensive prowess as a full back also garnered the attention of the England selectors, who called him up for the U-21’s in 2001. However, he was only considered once for the senior side of his adopted home; in 2004 during the height of O’Leary’s time with the club.
During that time, he was credited as part of a strong chemistry with fellow Villa defender Olof Mellberg, and the two still share a good relationship to this day.
Despite not playing for England, Samuel did enjoy a short international career at Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. Although he wanted to play for his native home a lot sooner, yet a legal issue surrounding his internationally declared status meant this was blocked.
Even though he had dual nationality, Samuel couldn’t represent his home because of his England call-up in 2004; even though he never kicked a ball in anger.
The whole issue screams unfair, since if he had gone to Germany with Trinidad and Tobago he would have made a massive addition to a team that was relying on an aging Dwight Yorke; in short the full back had almost his entire international career robbed by a FIFA technicality.
The issue rubbed sorely with Samuel who after the ruling stated: “I’ve played for the England Under-21s and I’m sure some people will accuse me of jumping on the bandwagon, but I feel Trinidadian and want to play for them, I was born in Trinidad and it would make me proud to play for them.”
That World Cup was also significant for his club career, since, after the World Cup, Samuel would find chances under Martin O’Neill hard to come by. Samuel eventually revealed on his personal website (this was before the age of Twitter) that he would leave Villa to pursue first team opportunities.
Those opportunities came at Bolton, were under Gary Megson he would rekindle his form as a rock solid full-back. After a competent couple of seasons, Samuel was finally given his wish of playing for his native Trinidad and Tobago, after an impressive start, the Soca Warriors campaign had stalled.
Manager Russell Latapy hoped that Samuel and Bobby Zamora would be able to get them over the line and qualify for the World Cup, yet an injury prevented the latter from playing, and a defeat to Honduras meant the island national had no hope of qualification. The disappointments’ of 2009 didn’t end there. As under Megson’s tenure Bolton were in decline, and the defender took a share of the blame.
Samuel’s last action in the England would be teaming up with Craig Bellamy in 2011 to aid Cardiff City in their promotion charge, alas the Bluebirds failed in their first real attempt to get to the promised land causing him to seek a new challenge.
Jlloyd Samuel definitely put the “new” in new challenge when he signed for Iranian side Esteghlal F.C. The full-back has picked up a Hazfi Cup and Iranian Pro League since switching to the Persian nation. Indeed, Iran is still a place he calls home having made the move to then recently promoted Paykan in 2014. Samuel left the Crown of Asia after a dispute over unpaid wages.
Perhaps if football on and off the field was fairer, the Caribbean-born defender would have played at two World Cups. Yet with his Iranian adventure, Jlloyd represents a bit of a footballing colonist. The easier option would have been the MLS or the A-league, however, there’s no sense of discovery with a move to L.A Galaxy of Perth Glory later on in your career.
Indeed, Samuel desired deepened knowledge of the world and a new culture. He certainly got that when he witness his new team-mates sacrifice a ship for good luck. However, despite the sacrificial side to Iranian club football, he can now boast to have played for a club who, during his time at the Tehran outfit, had an average attendance of 80,000.
So if the conversation ever transpires in your local about what Jlloyd Samuel has achieved, you can say he’s played in front of almost as many people as Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo.
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Maybe he could arrange a cobo sweat for us in Teheran!!! I have a feeling he can still play for we, you know.
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The irony of it all: the texter is still around, but the textee is outside looking in.
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The irony of it all: the texter is still around, but the textee is outside looking in.
You is ah ass eh? :rotfl:
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Former Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel eyes new challenge
teamtalk.com
Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel is showing no signs of slowing down on or off the pitch as he looks to fix himself with a new club.
Samuel is currently without a club and is focusing on some business ventures with Futurz London and Boost Your Mobile but looking to get back to playing after four years in Iran.
The 34-year-old believes he still has a lot to offer and is ready for a new challenge either in the UK or abroad again.
Samuel featured in 11 Premier League seasons with Villa and Bolton, making 240 appearances in the top flight and he feels he revamped himself after his spell in Iran.
“I am currently a free agent after returning from Iran and I am looking at finding myself a new club,” Samuel told TEAMtalk.com.
“Ideally I would like to find a club in the UK, but I would have no problem in going abroad again.
“I would consider the MLS or anywhere because my experience in Iran really was an eye-opener for me.
“I welcomed it [the move to Iran] and learned the language and the customs and although there were a few problems I coped with it all.”
Samuel has been working on his fitness after returning to England and he is weighing up his options as to where to continue his career.
“I have not played in the last five months, but I have been working hard on my fitness and I am just waiting on the right opportunity right now,” added Samuel.
“I still feel I could do a job in the Championship or the top end of League One.
“The standard of football in Iran was decent and you can see how well the national team has improved over the years with Carlos Queiroz the manager there now and I also played at a good level in the Asian Champions League
“I believe I am a stronger player now and I had to be strong-minded and disciplined to adapt to life in Iran.”
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Jlloyd Samuel & Nathan Ellington: Ex-Premier League players line up for non-league Egerton FC
By Matt Davis (BBC Sport)
Imagine turning up for your Saturday football game and finding not one, but two ex-Premier League players in the opposition line-up.
That is the scenario facing opponents of Egerton FC in the 12th tier of the English game this season.
Jlloyd Samuel spent more than a decade in the Premier League with Aston Villa and Bolton, played against teams like Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, and received an England call-up.
Now the 36-year-old is player-manager of Cheshire League One leaders Egerton alongside ex-Barnsley, Huddersfield and Ajax midfielder Dean Gorre, and American businessman Jim Cherneski, coming up against teams such as Cheadle Town Reserves.
Samuel is using his football contacts to attract some other big names to the Knutsford side, with former Wigan striker Nathan Ellington making his debut last month.
Emile Heskey could be next, with the former England striker training at the club, followed by ex-Sheffield United and Manchester United forward Danny Webber and ex-Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce.
Former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage is the club's under-12 coach.
"The team were shocked when I said I would play," Samuel told BBC Sport. "Sometimes I think I am crazy.
"I play on pitches that I have not played on since I was 12. There was one where it was raining like crazy, a proper mudbath. I was thinking 'what am I doing here?' But I just still love playing."
'When you stop you pile on the pounds'
Former Trinidad and Tobago international Samuel took over the first XI at the start of the season after being approached by chairman Tom O'Donnell.
He had been running a development programme and training at the club for the previous year, saying: "When you finish football you pile on the pounds, I wasn't one for doing that."
Samuel has had offers from abroad, but said he would rather be near his family, adding: "I don't need to go searching for the last pay day."
Instead, he spends his time among a mixture of ex-professionals, youth and former academy players, but does not see coaching as his long-term ambition.
"It is more of a fun thing and I prefer the business side of things, but I enjoy it. I get to train daily and play at weekends."
Ellington, 36, who represented West Brom in the Premier League, has not played competitively since leaving Southport in 2013. That was followed by an unsuccessful spell in Thailand.
"When I came home I realised I had been out of the game for so long, I couldn't get back into it. I ended up having to stop at 33," the former non-league player, who now runs a soccer school and academy in Manchester, said.
"This is back to how it all began. I take it seriously because I want to win games, but there is not as much pressure on this level - I just have to get myself good enough to play 90 minutes."
Samuel and Ellington say they have been recognised by their opponents and have been singled out for some heavy treatment.
"I find it pretty funny and I can look after myself," said Samuel.
"It is more about the surfaces we play on, that is more dangerous because players are able to slide long distances and catch you.
"Some of the ex-pros wouldn't play on them, but luckily our pitch is decent so I guess I will just have to get them to play home games only."
'I looked at the sheep, the sheep looked at me'
After leaving Bolton in 2011, Samuel moved to the Iranian top flight, playing first for Esteghlal - where he won the league and cup double - and then for Paykan.
One thing he will not be bringing to Egerton's training sessions is the regular sacrifice of sheep that he experienced in Iran.
"When I first arrived at the training ground, they gave me a special welcome - I saw the sheep, the sheep looked at me, I was looking at the sheep and the next thing the neck is gone," said Samuel. who played in front of crowds of 100,000.
"People were walking through the blood, they put it on themselves and then carried on like nothing had happened.
"I soon realised that was their culture, they do it for good fortune. If they are struggling in the league, or need good luck for a big derby match, then they would do it before a game.
"In the end I would turn around, I did not want to see it, I was not against their religion, but it is something I did not want to see."
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:D some fellas just waiting for a certain President to say "Baaaa" :devil:
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Jlloyd Samuel & Nathan Ellington: Ex-Premier League players line up for non-league Egerton FC
By Matt Davis (BBC Sport)
Imagine turning up for your Saturday football game and finding not one, but two ex-Premier League players in the opposition line-up.
That is the scenario facing opponents of Egerton FC in the 12th tier of the English game this season.
Jlloyd Samuel spent more than a decade in the Premier League with Aston Villa and Bolton, played against teams like Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, and received an England call-up.
Now the 36-year-old is player-manager of Cheshire League One leaders Egerton alongside ex-Barnsley, Huddersfield and Ajax midfielder Dean Gorre, and American businessman Jim Cherneski, coming up against teams such as Cheadle Town Reserves.
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They ketch ah 8-2 cut-ass over de weekend. :devil: (http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/15702170.Pilkington_hammer_an_Egerton_side_featuring_ex_Premier_League_players_Nathan_Ellington_and_JLloyd_Samuel/)
"This was by far the best Pilks first team performance in a long time and after a season of frustration hopefully they have finally found some form and can push on for a promotion spot."
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Whaz this I reading on the tabloids? Hopefully not true
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Whaz this I reading on the tabloids? Hopefully not true
Former Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel has died in a car crash at the age of 37, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has confirmed.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-jlloyd-samuel-dead-former-12540037?1
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Jlloyd Samuel, former Trinidad and Tobago, Aston Villa and Bolton defender, dies in car crash
The Guardian
The former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel died in a car crash on Tuesday morning.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our former player Jlloyd Samuel at the age of just 37 in a car accident,” Villa said on Twitter.
“Our players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect tonight [in the Championship play-off semi-final against Middlesbrough] and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this very difficult time.”
Samuel played 169 league games during nine years at Villa from before joining Bolton in 2007, going on to make 71 league appearances over four years. He also had loan spells at Gillingham and Cardiff. Most recently he was the player-manager of non-league side Egerton.
Samuel was capped by England from under-18 to under-21 level and was an unused substitute for a senior international against Sweden in 2004. He decided to represent Trinidad and Tobago, winning two caps. He also played club football in Iran between 2011 and 2015.
The Trinidad and Tobago FA said in a statement: “We’ve received some terrible news that former national defender and ex-Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers player Jlloyd Samuel died in a car crash this morning in England.
“According to reports, Jlloyd was returning home after dropping his kids off to school and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
“The Trinidad and Tobago FA and his former national team-mates at this time extends deepest condolences to his family members both in the UK and here in Trinidad and Tobago.”
Born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, Samuel moved to the UK as a youngster and attended school in Blackheath. He played for London Schoolboys and Charlton youth sides before signing for Villa.
Cheshire police said they were called to a serious collision involving a van and a Range Rover in High Legh, Cheshire at 7:55am.
“Sadly the driver of the car, Jlloyd Samuel, 37, from Lymm, died at the scene,” they said in a statement. “The driver of the van, a 54-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and has been taken to hospital.”
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Jlloyd Samuel: Tributes paid after former Aston Villa and Bolton defender dies in crash.
By Matt Davis (BBC SPORTS).
Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel has been praised as a selfless, honest and positive friend after he died aged 37 in a car crash.
Samuel, most recently player-manager of non-league side Egerton, died in an accident in Cheshire on Tuesday.
A minute's applause was held at Villa Park before the Championship play-off second leg between Villa and Middlesbrough.
The supporters sang "there's only one Jlloyd Samuel" during the tribute.
Ex-Wigan and West Brom striker Nathan Ellington, who played with him at Egerton, told BBC Sport: "It is gut-wrenching, he was an amazing guy. He did so much. He had a positive effect on people's hearts.
"I saw him all the time and would train with him. Everyone loved him, he was a great guy and always moving onto bigger and better things. He will be sadly missed.
"He loved football and giving back. That was the whole point of Egerton. He was at training every day, putting his heart and soul into it and helping the youth players coming through. It had nothing to do with money but a genuine care for people. He was selfless, willing to give back and help.
"He was also a successful businessman and a family man."
Samuel made 199 appearances for Villa after signing for the club in 1998 and played 83 times for Bolton between 2007 and 2011.
He won two caps for Trinidad and Tobago and also played club football in Iran between 2011 and 2015.
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association said: "According to reports, Jlloyd was returning home after dropping his kids off to school and collided with an oncoming vehicle."
Whenever I was with him, you could feel the positive vibes - Nathan Ellington on Jlloyd Samuel
Ellington said his friend had spoken of his work in Africa, helping to support regeneration in The Gambia.
"He was helping to rebuild the country and financial structure. He was doing things on a big scale - meeting the president of the country," he said.
"He could not have had many regrets of how he lived his life. He did everything he could do to make a difference.
"He was always honest and good to you. He had everything you could want in a friend and many others say the same thing. It's a massive loss."
Egerton have cancelled all their games this week as a mark of respect.
"Jlloyd was a great inspiration around our club and first team this season," said the Cheshire club in a statement.
Former Bolton team-mate Kevin Davies said that Samuel was popular with fellow players and fans.
"I remember him being very smart, he was very dapper, always with a smile on his face and he just enjoyed his life," Davies told BBC Radio Manchester.
Ex-Villa boss David O'Leary, who managed Samuel between 2003 and 2006, told BBC Radio 5 live: "He was a very happy-go-lucky, smiling boy. I just remember him from day one as a refreshing young lad who wanted to do well. It was a pleasure to be his manager for three years.
"He wanted to learn, get better and do well. He wanted to play for you and I was grateful for his attitude.
"He had a personality and an easy going nature about him. He had natural ability and natural fitness. I am so deeply shocked with the news that a really nice person has been taken from us."
Championship club Villa said they were "deeply saddened" to hear of his death and the players wore back armbands in their game against Middlesbrough.
Samuel was capped by England from Under-18 to Under-21 level and was an unused substitute for a senior international against Sweden in 2004. He later played twice for Trinidad and Tobago, the country of his birth.
Cheshire Police said they were called to a serious collision involving a van and a Range Rover in High Legh, Cheshire at 07:55 BST on Tuesday, and the car driver Samuel died at the scene.
The van driver, a 54-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Football pays tribute
Bolton Wanderers: "Rest in peace, Jlloyd. Our deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
Cardiff City: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Cardiff City defender, Jlloyd Samuel. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this incredibly difficult time."
Charlton Athletic: "The club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jlloyd Samuel, who began his career in Charlton's youth system. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
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Sad.. rest in peace sir.
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Truly sadden by this news. Prays goes up for Jlloyd's family and friends. Another rude example of how quickly a life can be taken away, RIP Jlloyd Samuel.
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Wow, certainly didn't expect to read this when I opened this thread. RIP Jlloyd.
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Life is precious. Prayers for his family. Thanks for your games. RIP warrior!
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Devastating news. Condolences to his loved ones. RIP J Lloyd
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Please accept my deepest condolences
May the comofrt of the Lord be with family and loved ones at this time of loss
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Man I real sorry to hear this. Gone too soon. RIP
I believe he is andresamuel cousin. Correct me if I wrong.
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I believe he is andresamuel cousin. Correct me if I wrong.
Yes, he is.
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Very sad to see this today. RIP J Lloyd
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Eternal text message to Jlloyd: Rest in peace, warrior! Condolences to the entire family.
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Aston Villa wearing black armbands in remembrance of Jlloyd Samuel.
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I thought I was going to read that he signed for some new club, not this!!!! definitely not this!!!!!!! RIP, Breds. Thanks for the short service to the nation. God Bless!. Condolences to his family!!!!
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So sad. So young.
Even more heartbreaking that he was just doing his fatherly duty.
RIP Warrior.
VB
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:( :( :( :'( RIP Jlloyd
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sad...sad
andre...blessings to the family
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The man car burst into flames, dred!
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OMG..... real sad news..
Deepest condolences for de Samuel family....
Andre, say something bro, hope u ok.
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Minister Cudjoe Pays Tribute to Jlloyd Samuel
Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs
The Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs extends deepest condolences to the relatives and family of Jlloyd Samuel on his untimely passing today, (Tuesday May 15th). Samuel, a former Trinidadian professional footballer died when his Range Rover collided with an oncoming vehicle while returning to his Lymm, Cheshire, England home after dropping his kids off to school.
Samuel 37, originally from San Fernando was an ardent professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. He represented Trinidad and Tobago at the international level. Samuel played for England at youth level, in Under-18, Under-20 and Under-21 teams, pledging his international allegiance to his homeland, winning two caps. Samuel’s senior professional career started at Aston Villa where he spent nine years at the club, later moving on to Gillingham, Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City. He also played for Iranian clubs Esteghlal and Paykan.
The Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe has joined with the nation and the world in mourning the passing of Jlloyd Samuel. Minister Cudjoe said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of Jlloyd’s death. The local and international football fraternity have lost a powerful figure in the sphere of football. His contributions to football would surely be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Emma and three children: Javarne, Lakyle and Amara. May his soul rest in peace”
The Honourable Minister Shamfa Cudjoe and the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs deeply regret the passing of this football icon. Once again we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family here in Trinidad and the UK.
Rest in Peace Jlloyd Samuel!
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Former Premier League defender Jlloyd Samuel killed in car crash
By Sam Wallace, The Telegraph
There were tributes from across football for the former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers defender Jlloyd Samuel who was killed in a car crash in Cheshire on Tuesday at the age of 37.
The former Trinidad and Tobago international, who retired after a period playing professionally in the Iranian Pro League, was killed in an accident in High Legh near Lymm where he lived with his wife Emma and his three children Javarne, Lakyle and Amara. His Range Rover was in a collision with a van and Samuel was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Cheshire Police said that the van driver, a 54-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries. Samuel had been player and coach at the local non-league side Egerton FC in League One of the Cheshire Football League along with his friend Nathan Ellington, formerly of Wigan Athletic among others.
Samuel said last year that he was enjoying just playing and coaching after a long and successful professional career in which he made 219 Premier League appearances and was capped by Trinidad and Tobago, the country of his birth. His son Lakyle is understood to be at the Manchester City academy, also attended by the son of Samuel’s friend Emile Heskey.
The pundit Robbie Savage is the Under-12s coach at Egerton and Samuel used his contacts to persuade other famous former professionals to play, including Danny Webber, once of Manchester United and Watford, and Emmerson Boyce with whom he played at Wigan.
Samuel told the BBC in November that he loved playing at Egerton despite its relatively humble level and was determined not to “pile on the pounds” post retirement. He said: "The team were shocked when I said I would play. Sometimes I think I am crazy. I play on pitches that I have not played on since I was 12. There was one where it was raining like crazy, a proper mud-bath. I was thinking 'what am I doing here?' But I just still love playing."
He said: "I don't need to go searching for the last pay day. It is more of a fun thing and I prefer the business side of things, but I enjoy it. I get to train daily and play at weekends."
Villa said they were “deeply saddened” by the news and announced their players would wear black armbands in honour of Samuel in their Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough on Wednesday night. He also played on loan for Gillingham and Cardiff City.
A popular player, Samuel grew up in south London and was a graduate of the prodigious Senrab boys’ team in east London that produced Ledley King, John Terry, Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky among others. Like many of that generation he enjoyed a long and successful career in the top-flight of English football, beginning in the academy at Charlton Athletic and moving on to Villa where he made his senior debut in Sept 1999, aged 18.
Samuel was capped by England at Under-18s, Under-20s and Under-21s level and although he was called up to a senior squad by Sven-Goran Eriksson for a friendly against Sweden in March 2004, he was never capped and later went on to represent Trinidad and Tobago. He played nine years at Villa and another four at Bolton.
Cheshire Police said in a statement: “At around 7.55am police were called following reports of a collision involving a van and a Range Rover near to Costcutter on West Lane. Sadly the driver of the car, Jlloyd Samuel, 37, from Lymm, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specially trained officers. The driver of the van, a 54-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.”
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What a sad story! RIP, Jllloyd. I grieve for his family!
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Jlloyd Samuel: Tributes paid after former Aston Villa and Bolton defender dies in crash
BBC Sport
Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel has been praised as a selfless, honest and positive friend after he died aged 37 in a car crash.
Samuel, most recently player-manager of non-league side Egerton, died in an accident in Cheshire on Tuesday.
A minute's applause was held at Villa Park before the Championship play-off second leg between Villa and Middlesbrough.
The supporters sang "there's only one Jlloyd Samuel" during the tribute.
Ex-Wigan and West Brom striker Nathan Ellington, who played with him at Egerton, told BBC Sport: "It is gut-wrenching, he was an amazing guy. He did so much. He had a positive effect on people's hearts.
"I saw him all the time and would train with him. Everyone loved him, he was a great guy and always moving onto bigger and better things. He will be sadly missed.
"He loved football and giving back. That was the whole point of Egerton. He was at training every day, putting his heart and soul into it and helping the youth players coming through. It had nothing to do with money but a genuine care for people. He was selfless, willing to give back and help.
"He was also a successful businessman and a family man."
Samuel made 199 appearances for Villa after signing for the club in 1998 and played 83 times for Bolton between 2007 and 2011.
He won two caps for Trinidad and Tobago and also played club football in Iran between 2011 and 2015.
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association said: "According to reports, Jlloyd was returning home after dropping his kids off to school and collided with an oncoming vehicle."
Ellington said his friend had spoken of his work in Africa, helping to support regeneration in The Gambia.
"He was helping to rebuild the country and financial structure. He was doing things on a big scale - meeting the president of the country," he said.
"He could not have had many regrets of how he lived his life. He did everything he could do to make a difference.
"He was always honest and good to you. He had everything you could want in a friend and many others say the same thing. It's a massive loss."
Egerton have cancelled all their games this week as a mark of respect.
"Jlloyd was a great inspiration around our club and first team this season," said the Cheshire club in a statement.
Former Bolton team-mate Kevin Davies said that Samuel was popular with fellow players and fans.
"I remember him being very smart, he was very dapper, always with a smile on his face and he just enjoyed his life," Davies told BBC Radio Manchester.
Ex-Villa boss David O'Leary, who managed Samuel between 2003 and 2006, told BBC Radio 5 live: "He was a very happy-go-lucky, smiling boy. I just remember him from day one as a refreshing young lad who wanted to do well. It was a pleasure to be his manager for three years.
"He wanted to learn, get better and do well. He wanted to play for you and I was grateful for his attitude.
"He had a personality and an easy going nature about him. He had natural ability and natural fitness. I am so deeply shocked with the news that a really nice person has been taken from us."
Championship club Villa said they were "deeply saddened" to hear of his death and the players wore back armbands in their game against Middlesbrough.
Samuel was capped by England from Under-18 to Under-21 level and was an unused substitute for a senior international against Sweden in 2004. He later played twice for Trinidad and Tobago, the country of his birth.
Cheshire Police said they were called to a serious collision involving a van and a Range Rover in High Legh, Cheshire at 07:55 BST on Tuesday, and the car driver Samuel died at the scene.
The van driver, a 54-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Football pays tribute
Bolton Wanderers: "Rest in peace, Jlloyd. Our deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
Cardiff City: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Cardiff City defender, Jlloyd Samuel. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this incredibly difficult time."
Charlton Athletic: "The club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jlloyd Samuel, who began his career in Charlton's youth system. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
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This was just terrible to hear about.......I can't begin to imagine the pain his wife, children and extended family is feeling.....*sigh* :'( :'(
R.I.P Warrior......keep ya head up Andre Samuel.....
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Heartfelt on this, dropping your kids off to school and then...thoughts and prayers with the family....RIP J Lloyd
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Jlloyd’s son to carry on his legacy, Family releases tribute to ex-Villa player.
TTFA Media.
The family of former Trinidad and Tobago international Jlloyd Samuel who died in a car crash on Tueday morning have paid tribute to him describing him as a loving son, father and brother.
His family released a statement via Cheshire Police.
“Jlloyd was a loving son, father, husband and brother.He was also a respected ex-footballer and businessman who played for a number of clubs.He was extremely popular and well-loved by all who were fortunate to know him. Jlloyd leaves behind a family including a wife and four children who are devastated by their sudden loss.
– Family statement "Samuel was born in the city of San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago but moved to England as a youngster and represented London Schoolboys teams."
His son Lakyle is a member of Manchester City’s academy and will now be looked at to carry on his father’s legacy.
akyle was a member and captain of City’s Under 12 team which won the inaugural Prospects Cup in Florida — a competition for 16 of the world’s best sides in that age group in 2017. They qualified from a group that featured European giants Real Madrid, Roma and Borussia Dortmund, they beat Brazilian side Fluminense in the semifinal in a penalty shootout. And in the final they won 3-0 against U.S. side West Soccer Club, who had previously won all the matches in the competition.
The City Under 12s also include Jack and Tyler Fletcher, who are the twin sons of Stoke City and former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.
He played youth football for Charlton before joining Villa, where he made nearly 200 appearances between 1999 and 2007. The club held a minute applause in remembrance of Samuel before their play-off semi-final against Middlesborough on Tuesday night.
Samuel was capped by England from Under-18 to Under-21 level and was an unused substitute for a senior international against Sweden in 2004. He would later make his debut under head coach Russell Latapy in a 2010 World Cup qualifier away to Honduras in San Pedro Sula.
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Lakyle Samuel holds up a trophy as captain of Manchester City’s Under 12 team after winning a competition in Germany in 2016
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Condolences to the family. Shocking news. :(
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Jlloyd Samuel: Player and teammate
By Greg Styles (avfc.co.uk)
Jlloyd Samuel broke through the club’s youth ranks and went onto make nearly 200 appearances in an Aston Villa shirt.
Playing his part in eight Premier League seasons during his time in claret and blue, Samuel became a mainstay at full-back after initially plying his trade at centre-back.
On what would have been his 39th birthday, we remember him as a teammate and player in the words of the people he played and worked alongside.
Player
Samuel, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, grew up in London and was part of the famous Senrab youth team that helped nurture the likes of John Terry and Jermain Defoe. He spent time in the academies of Charlton and West Ham before signing for Villa as a trainee in July 1997.
It didn’t take long for the defender to make his senior Villa debut, and in 1999 at the age of 18 he replaced Gareth Barry in a 5-0 League Cup demolition of Chester City. Appearances were fleeting over the next two seasons after he made his Premier League debut in February 2000, but it was clear to senior players in the squad that he was capable to playing in the top tier.
Paul Merson said: “When I was here he was in the team every week, so he must have been 18, 19. He was well ahead of his time to be playing wing-back in those days, it’s hard enough playing as a 28-year-old as a wing-back, he was a kid playing that way.”
Having broken through under John Gregory and also played under Graham Taylor, it was under David O’Leary that Samuel enjoyed his best season in a Villa shirt. The full-back played every minute of the club’s 38 Premier League games as they finished sixth in the table and reached the League Cup Semi-Finals. His form at club level earned him his only call-up to the England set-up under Sven-Göran Eriksson in March 2004, although he didn’t feature for the Three Lions.
O’Leary, who managed Samuel for two years at Villa, said: “He was a very happy-go-lucky, smiling boy. I just remember him from day one as a refreshing young lad who wanted to do well. It was a pleasure to be his manager for three years. He wanted to learn, get better and do well. He wanted to play for you and I was grateful for his attitude.”
By the time he decided to move to Bolton Wanderers in 2007, Samuel had racked up 191 appearances for the club, scoring three times.
Teammate
Samuel spent ten years at Aston Villa, but his professional career lasted for a further eight years after he departed Villa Park. The defender represented Bolton and Cardiff before heading to Iran, where he played for Esteghlal and Paykan, creating many lasting friendships along the way.
Darius Vassell said: “Jlloyd was my brother on and off the pitch. He encouraged me to believe in myself as a player and person and always checked up on me to make sure I was ok. Jlloyd showed me that he was much more than a footballer and through him I have met so many special people and gained so much knowledge of what our world has to offer us.”
After his spell in Iran came to an end, Samuel returned to England and became player-manager of non-league Egerton in 2017. There he called upon the services of a number of former Premier League players, including Nathan Ellington.
Ellington said: "He loved football and giving back. That was the whole point of Egerton. He was at training every day, putting his heart and soul into it and helping the youth players coming through. It had nothing to do with money but a genuine care for people. He was selfless, willing to give back and help.”
Following his passing in 2018, the outpouring of emotion from former teammates, managers and clubs spoke volumes about the man Samuel was. Tributes came in from up and down the football pyramid, including ex-Villan Ashley Young who summed up how he is remembered by most in the game.
Young, who signed for Villa from Watford a few months before Samuel left for Bolton, said: “He took me under his wing when I joined Villa and helped me settle. Such a good guy on and off the pitch and a truly good friend.”
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RIP JayLLoyd!