US EditionFormer Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers dies aged 80
- Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Wednesday that Martin Chivers has died aged 80, saying, `It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker, Martin Chivers.`
- Chivers's scoring record includes 202 goals in 415 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur and 13 goals in 24 England caps.
- During his Spurs years he helped win two League Cups and the 1972 UEFA Cup, scoring twice in the 2-1 first-leg over Wolves, and after leaving Spurs he played for Servette, Norwich, Brighton, and Barnet.
- Tottenham confirmed players will wear black armbands at Bournemouth, with tributes from former teammates like Micky Hazard saying `Unbelievably sad news...Rest in Peace Martin you will be sorely missed`.
- Inducted into Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame , Chivers held a European goal record of 22 until Jermain Defoe broke it and is widely regarded as one of Spurs' greatest centre-forwards.
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LONDON (AP) — Martin Chivers, the former leadman of Tottenham and the England team, has passed away. He was 80 years old. The death of Chivers was confirmed in a statement by Tottenham on Wednesday. English Premier League club did not indicate the cause of death. “With immense sadness we announced the death of our legendary former forwarder,” he published the Tottenham in X. The club described the player as “one of the greatest of all times.” Ch…
Doliu in sportTottenham has sent an exciting tribute to the remaining one of the most prolific brands in the history of the group. “Shut up in peace, Martin. You will always remain one of the biggest players in our club”, wrote Spurs’ representatives. Chivers' disappearance was also filled with other colleagues and big names of the football. Steve Archibald, who was Tottenham's and FC Barcelona's player, spoke about the elegance and efficiency o…
The former Spurs forward died at the age of 80, leaving an indelible mark on English and European football.
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Tottenham great Martin Chivers dies at age 80
Martin Chivers, the former Tottenham and England striker has died. He was 80. Chivers death was confirmed in a statement by Spurs on Wednesday. The Premier League club did not state the cause of death. Chivers is fourth on Tottenham’s…
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