Former Tottenham And Ireland Winger Tony Galvin Recovering From Stroke, Spurs Reveal

The erstwhile Tottenham winger Tony Galvin is recovering from a stroke, nan nine has announced.

The 69-year-old made 273 appearances for Spurs successful nan 1980s, winning back-to-back FA Cups successful 1981 and 1982. Both of those finals – against Manchester City and QPR respectively – went to replays, and Galvin started each 4 matches. The replay against City was settled by Ricky Villa’s stunning celebrated solo dribble and shot, but it was an attacking transition of play that began pursuing a trademark Galvin complaint down nan near wing.

He besides started some legs of nan 1984 Uefa Cup last against Anderlecht, which vanished 2-2 connected aggregate and went to a punishment shootout, which Spurs won 4-3 aft Galvin had been substituted successful nan 2nd half.

Despite being an England schools subordinate successful his younger years, Galvin won 29 caps for nan Republic of Ireland and played each 3 group matches nether Jack Charlton astatine Euro 1988, including his side’s much-celebrated 1-0 triumph complete England.

He signed for Sheffield Wednesday successful 1987, leaving successful 1989 to play nether his erstwhile Spurs teammate Ossie Ardiles astatine Swindon. Galvin later served arsenic adjunct to nan Argentinian astatine some Swindon and Newcastle.

Spurs posted connected X: “Everyone astatine nan nine would for illustration to widen their thoughts and champion wishes to Tony Galvin, our 1984 UEFA Cup and 1981 & 82 FA Cup winner, who is now recovering pursuing a stroke. We’re each down you, Tony.”