Tottenham legend Martin Chivers has died aged 80, the north London membership confirmed in an emotional assertion on Wednesday.
The previous striker performed at Spurs for eight years throughout the Nineteen Sixties and Seventies, changing into one of many membership’s biggest goal-scorers in historical past.
Third within the membership’s all-time scoring charts, Chivers netted a powerful 202 targets in 415 appearances for Tottenham.
The Premier League membership led tributes to their legendary former participant in an emotional tribute on Wednesday.
‘It’s with immense disappointment that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker, Martin Chivers,’ Spurs posted on social media platform X.
‘We prolong our deepest sympathies to Martin’s household, buddies and former team-mates at this extremely unhappy time.
‘Our gamers will put on black armbands throughout this night’s fixture in opposition to AFC Bournemouth.
‘Relaxation in peace, Martin. One of many all-time greats.’
Former Tottenham participant Steve Archibald additionally took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to Chivers.
‘Watched the nice Martin Chivers earlier than I turned a professional, was a tremendous watch, he was like Rolls Royce, so easy in his motion, glorious within the air and a terrific finisher, however on high of all of that he was a very nice man,’ he wrote.
Chivers started his profession at Southampton, the place he was born, and loved a profitable six years there between 1962 and 1968 earlier than transferring to White Hart Lane.
Saints additionally posted a tribute, which learn: ‘We’re deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of our former striker, Martin Chivers. Born within the metropolis, Martin made 189 appearances for the membership, scoring 108 targets.
‘We provide our ideas to Martin’s household and buddies throughout this troublesome time.’
Throughout his time in north London, the striker guided Spurs to UEFA Cup success in 1972 and helped the membership win two League Cups in 1971 and 1973.
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Legendary former Tottenham footballer Martin Chivers has died aged 80 (pictured in 2016)
The previous striker performed at Spurs for eight years throughout the Nineteen Sixties and Seventies (pictured in 1973)
