RIP Jimmy Greaves

[Saoirse]

Jimmy Greaves | Tottenham Hotspur

We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves, not just Tottenham Hotspur’s record goalscorer but the finest marksman this country has ever seen. Jimmy passed away at home in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 19 September), aged 81.

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What a player, what a man. Will be so, so sorely missed We love you Jimmy!

 

[TheTanguy]

Very very sad news to start the Sunday with. RIP Jimmy.

Goalscorer extraordinaire.

 

[WhiteStripe]

Fuck ?

 

[Tucker]

Oh no ?

 

[CantSmileWithoutYou]

Gutted, my dad will be devastated.

 

[Ray_Evans]

Even though we knew he'd been ill for some time, this still feels like a shock. Emotional day for both teams today.

RIP, maestro. Say hello to Sir Bill, Gilly & Dave Mackay for me when you meet them again.

 

[Danners9]

What a shame ?

 

[Zippy1980]

Hope he is in heaven.

 

[tototoner]

RIP, was some player for us

 

[chrisd2k]

RIP ?

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

An absolute legend and a very sad day. RIP Jimmy

 

[JCRD]

Never seen him live but watched youtube clips etc and seemed like ana wesome player. RIP

 

[joey.leone]

I never saw Jimmy play but his legacy was passed down by those that did. A Tottenham and English football icon. RIP

 

[SE Spurs]

Arguably the greatest player this club has ever had. A true Tottenham legend. RIP

 

[shelfboy68]

A very difficult day and words are hard to find to describe who for many was the greatest striker or indeed player this club has had.
Would be nice if Kane was to bang a couple in today and honour his memory #greavesoneofourown

 

[Meercat]

On the day his two clubs clash, to a degree it couldn’t have happened on a more emotional or fitting day. It’s strange getting to the age where all my heroes are dying. Hopefully he’s starting a new celestial show with his old pal Saint.

 

[lincspurs]

Gutted, my all time hero, RIP Jimmy & deepest condolences to his family.

 

[EastLondonYid]

No one comes close to Jimmy, the greatest player to wear our shirt.

The greatest natural striker England ever had.

 

[Rocksuperstar]

Saint a few months ago, Greavsie today.

I hope there is some sort of heaven and I hope when Jimmy got there he climbed straight out of that chair and went and found his old mate.

Rest up, Jimmy, thanks fella. x

 

[worcestersauce]

I'm a little bit broken today.
So poignant that we are playing Chelsea today a great opportunity for both set of fans to show our appreciation, I'll be there and I will.