Tottenham mourns legendary striker Martin Chivers, who scored 174 goals and won UEFA Cup and League Cups
LONDON: Tottenham paid tribute on Wednesday to “legendary” former striker Martin Chivers after his death at the age of 80.
Chivers scored 174 goals in 367 appearances for Spurs to sit in the top five on the club’s all-time list.
He won the UEFA Cup and two League Cups after joining Tottenham from Southampton for a then-British record fee of £125,000 in 1968.
A muscular forward with a lethal eye for goal, Chivers repaid that fee during his successful eight-year spell with Tottenham, also netting 13 times in 24 England appearances.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker Martin Chivers,” Tottenham said in a statement.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to Martin’s family, friends and former teammates at this incredibly sad time.
“Our players will wear black armbands during this evening’s fixture against Bournemouth. Rest in peace, Martin. One of the all-time greats.”
Chivers scored both goals in Tottenham’s 1971 League Cup final win against Aston Villa at Wembley and also netted twice in the 1972 UEFA Cup final against Wolves.
After leaving Spurs in 1976 he played for a number of other clubs including Swiss side Servette, Norwich and Brighton before retiring in 1983.
