Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers dies aged 80

RIP: Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers has died aged 80 (Nick Potts/PA)

Former Tottenham and England forward Martin Chivers has died aged 80.

Chivers led the attack for Bill Nicholson’s Spurs side from the early 1970s, winning the League Cup twice as well as enjoying UEFA Cup success.

A statement from Tottenham read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker Martin Chivers.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to Martin’s family, friends and former team-mates at this incredibly sad time.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our legendary former striker, Martin Chivers.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Martin’s family, friends and former team-mates at this incredibly sad time.

Our players will wear black armbands during this evening’s… pic.twitter.com/pJQkfRoOaQ

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 7, 2026

“Our players will wear black armbands during this evening’s fixture against AFC Bournemouth. Rest in peace, Martin. One of the all-time greats.”