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Martin Chivers RIP

clive
clive Posts: 20,866
in Other Football and Sports

Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80.

During his eight years in north London, the striker scored 174 goals in 367 outings to help the club win the League Cup twice, as well as the Uefa Cup.

He also scored 14 goals in his 24 appearances for England.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0r4q22pe4lo

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  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 9,533
    RIP
  • sunbury-addick
    sunbury-addick Posts: 1,965
    RIP Martin, lived in North London, early 70,s, dad was a spud and took me to WHL few times. Loved him for Spurs and England
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 35,138
    RIP wonderful player 
  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,559
    Ah proper gutted by this.

    I've been lucky to meet him a few times when I've been in the 1882 Lounge at Spurs when numerous Legends walk in to chat to the punters.  Got a picture of us together somewhere.  Such a nice man, proper gentleman and an absolute giant, he towered above us.

    Wasn't lucky enough to see him play live but blimey, I've watched endless video footage of him over the years.  Scored a belter of a goal in the 1972 Uefa Cup Final against Wolves which is etched on my memory.  Think he may have scored twice.

    RIP Big Chiv
  • Simonsen
    Simonsen Posts: 5,679
    Met him through work. He was a rep at a Hertfordshire asbestos removal firm. Very nice bloke. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 31,433
    RIP
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,914
    Saw him play a few times in the 70s. RIP
  • Fortune 82nd Minute
    Fortune 82nd Minute Posts: 9,376
    That's sad.

    When I was at school, a couple of my friends there were Tottenham supporters and I went a few times with them to see Spurs in the early 70s. Remember Martin Chivers well and thinking this guy is something special. Also remember the great partnership he had with Alan Gilzean.

    RIP
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  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 6,181
    A fantastic old fashioned centre forward.  Saw an imperious display from him at Stamford Bridge when Spurs won 2-0 in about '71. 60k attendance, and he was fabulous all game and scored both goals. RIP

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  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,702
    Excellent player. RIP
  • church-lane
    church-lane Posts: 970
    RIP. Was one if my favourite non Charlton players in the 70s. Funnily enough I ended up working with his daughter Melanie a few years ago.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 43,798
    RIP Martin
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,406
    Saw him play quite a few times. One of my football heroes. Sad day.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 53,414
    RIP Big Chiv.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,885
    RIP.  There goes another great.
  • kodfish
    kodfish Posts: 669

    I had the pleasure of watching the champions league final with him in 2023 on the Queen Mary. Very unassuming and a proper gentleman. 
    RIP Martin
  • jose
    jose Posts: 1,991
    edited January 7
    Great player.

    RIP Martin.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 14,440
    Just listened to John Pratt on 5live, saying he would be worth millions now, not just cos he was a two footed forward who scored a hat full of goals but also he had one of the best long throws going. 

    RIP big Chivers
  • Rob
    Rob Posts: 12,753
    Classy player. Sad. RIP. 

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  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,984
    edited January 7
    Great player back in the day, my Spurs mate met him at a hospitality do, and like a few have said here, found him to be a genuinely decent bloke.

    RIP Big fella.
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 4,240
    RIP Martin
  • stockportugaladdick
    stockportugaladdick Posts: 1,282
    Proper old school centre forward.
    RIP.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,757
    Good old fashion centre forward but had skill. Should have won more England caps, but lots around that era should. RIP. 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,317
    Great player - always underrated. RIP
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,159
    Great player RIP.

    Saw him play for Barnet towards the end of his career.
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 2,843
    RIP Big Man
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 5,106
    RIP..
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,382
    R.I.P.

    I briefly worked with his son.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,950
    R I P .. top striker who should have played many more times for England

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