Tottenham and England Striker Martin Chivers Passes Away at 80
The football world has been left to mourn the loss of a legend after Martin Chivers, the former Tottenham Hotspur and England striker, passed away at the age of 80. Chivers' remarkable career was marked by numerous achievements, including League Cup and Uefa Cup wins with Spurs.
Born in Southampton, where he started his career in 1962, Chivers went on to join Spurs in 1968, making a significant impact at the club. He won 24 caps for England between 1971 and 1973, scoring an impressive 13 goals. The 1971 League Cup final victory against Aston Villa was a highlight of his career, as was helping defeat Wolves in the Uefa Cup finals.
Chivers' success with Spurs earned him induction into the club's Hall of Fame in 2007. His legacy extends beyond his playing career, however, as he left an indelible mark on the game through his humility and kindness. As Steve Archibald, a former teammate, recalled: "He was like Rolls-Royce, so smooth in his movement, excellent in the air and a great finisher... but on top of all that he was a really nice guy."
Throughout his long career, Chivers experienced a mix of highs and lows. He won several honors with Servette in Switzerland before returning to England, where he played for clubs like Norwich and Brighton. Despite struggling towards the end of his playing days, Chivers remained committed to the sport, playing for non-league teams and even attempting an Australian stint.
In a poignant statement, Spurs announced that players would wear black armbands during their fixture against AFC Bournemouth in honor of their beloved teammate. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker Martin Chivers," the club said.
The football world has been left to mourn the loss of a legend after Martin Chivers, the former Tottenham Hotspur and England striker, passed away at the age of 80. Chivers' remarkable career was marked by numerous achievements, including League Cup and Uefa Cup wins with Spurs.
Born in Southampton, where he started his career in 1962, Chivers went on to join Spurs in 1968, making a significant impact at the club. He won 24 caps for England between 1971 and 1973, scoring an impressive 13 goals. The 1971 League Cup final victory against Aston Villa was a highlight of his career, as was helping defeat Wolves in the Uefa Cup finals.
Chivers' success with Spurs earned him induction into the club's Hall of Fame in 2007. His legacy extends beyond his playing career, however, as he left an indelible mark on the game through his humility and kindness. As Steve Archibald, a former teammate, recalled: "He was like Rolls-Royce, so smooth in his movement, excellent in the air and a great finisher... but on top of all that he was a really nice guy."
Throughout his long career, Chivers experienced a mix of highs and lows. He won several honors with Servette in Switzerland before returning to England, where he played for clubs like Norwich and Brighton. Despite struggling towards the end of his playing days, Chivers remained committed to the sport, playing for non-league teams and even attempting an Australian stint.
In a poignant statement, Spurs announced that players would wear black armbands during their fixture against AFC Bournemouth in honor of their beloved teammate. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker Martin Chivers," the club said.
guess it's one of those things where ur supposed 2 feel sad and nostalgic but honestly what's the point if u didnt know about him in the first place 
just read about martins chivers passin away at 80 
he was a legend on the pitch, but more importantly, from what i read, he had this amazing humbleness to him that went beyond bein a great player 
he left an indelible mark on the game, not just with his skills, but with how he carried himself off it. 
my kids are growin up lovin football now, and stories like martin's chivers' remind me of what's really important in life: class, kindness & humility 
Just saw this news and my mind's blown 
! 80 years young, what an incredible career! 
Chivers was a true Spurs legend, scoring 100+ goals for the club alone 
. He also rep England with 24 caps and 13 goals 
. The stats are insane - 1962-2007, that's like playing in a different era 
. I mean, who else could say they won both the League Cup & Uefa Cup with Spurs? 
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. The stats are pretty wild - Chivers averaged 0.43 goals per game with England, which is crazy for a striker 
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I'm gonna be keeping an eye out for those black armbands 
It's gonna be tough to see our team play without Chivers' spirit on the pitch 
Oh no! 80 yrs old? 
That's like, ancient lol 
. Football legend passin away... 
tough break for Spurs fans & England squad 
. What a career tho! 
Mind blown! 
Chivers was like the ultimate gent, all humility & kindness... 
i mean, servette in switzerland is no joke 
. Can you imagine having played alongside someone as smooth and talented as Chivers? 
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on his legacy going forward 
I mean, a League Cup win and Uefa Cup finals? That's just WOW!!! 
. He was more than just a footballer, he was an ambassador for the sport