One of the greatest players in Tottenham’s history, Cliff Jones, has just been honoured for his lifetime contributions to the game.
Jones arrived at White Hart Lane in 1958 before lighting up English football under legendary manager Bill Nicholson. Known for his electrifying pace, dribbling, and eye for goal, he regularly got Tottenham fans off their seats.
The winger found the back of the net 159 goals across 378 appearances for the Lilywhites, cementing his place among the pantheon of greats who have represented the club.
Jones was a key part of the historic 1960-61 double-winning Spurs side, won the FA Cup thrice and also contributed to the 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup victory, which ensured that Tottenham became the first British club to win major European silverware.
Tottenham legend Cliff Jones honoured with an MBE
Jones broke through the ranks at Swansea City and had already become a key part of the Welsh national team prior to his move to North London in 1958.
The Spurs legend won a total of 59 caps for the Dragons across his career, scoring 16 goals, and starred in the nation’s infamous 1958 World Cup campaign, where they made it to the quarter-finals.
For his glorious achievements on the pitch and for the ambassadorial work that he has done over the past few decades for Welsh football, the 91-year-old has now been crowned with an MBE.
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It is a thoroughly deserved honour for Jones, and one that will make both Spurs fans and Welshmen immensely proud.
Jones joins illustrious Spurs figures who have also been awarded MBEs
With this royal recognition, Jones has taken his rightful place alongside a proud list of Tottenham icons who have also been awarded an MBE over the decades.
His double-winning Spurs teammate, Martin Peters, as well as the likes of Mike England, Steve Perryman, Gary Mabbutt, Pat Jennings, Teddy Sheringham, and Chris Hughton, have all been conferred the same honour.