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Tributes Flow as Tottenham Legend Martin Chivers Passes Away

1/7/2026

Summary

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Martin Chivers, the former Tottenham Hotspur and England striker, has died at age 80.
He is Tottenham's fourth-highest goalscorer, with 174 goals in 367 appearances, and he won two League Cups and the UEFA Cup, scoring key goals in both finals.
He started his career at Southampton, where he scored 108 goals in 189 appearances.
Tributes include Tottenham wearing black armbands for their match against Bournemouth and Southampton expressing condolences.

History

Historical Context

The Football League Cup was established by the Football Association in 1960, becoming a key tournament in English football. Martin Chivers, who scored 174 goals for Tottenham Hotspur, won two League Cups and the UEFA Cup during his career. His recent passing at age 80 highlights the enduring legacy of players like him at clubs such as Tottenham and Southampton, where he began his career.

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Story summary

Martin Chivers, the former Tottenham Hotspur and England striker, has died at age 80.
He is Tottenham's fourth-highest goalscorer, with 174 goals in 367 appearances, and he won two League Cups and the UEFA Cup, scoring key goals in both finals.
He started his career at Southampton, where he scored 108 goals in 189 appearances.
Tributes include Tottenham wearing black armbands for their match against Bournemouth and Southampton expressing condolences.

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