TOTTENHAM legend Tony Galvin is recovering after suffering a stroke.
The club confirmed the Irish winger, 69, had been ill in a post on X on Sunday afternoon.
The club statement read: “Everyone at the club would like to extend their thoughts and best wishes to Tony Galvin, our 1984 UEFA Cup and 1981 & 82 FA Cup winner, who is now recovering following a stroke.
“We’re all behind you, Tony.”
Galvin was a key member of the successful Spurs teams of the early 80s, along with stars like Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles and Steve Perryman.
He was brough to the club from non-league Goole Town in 1978 by Spurs boss Keith Burkinshaw.
Galvin was part to the team that won successive FA Cups in 1981 and 1982.
He was also in the side that beat Anderlecht 4-3 on penalties to claim victory in the Uefa Cup final in 1984.
Galvin played a crucial role in the gruelling, two-legged final victory over the famous Belgian club, securing a famous European trophy for the North Londoners.
He played 201 games for Spurs before moving on to Sheffield Wednesday and then Swindon Town.
After he retired, he became Ardiles’ assistant manager at first Swindon and then Newcastle, until the Argentinian was sacked in 1992.
Galvin won 29 caps for the Republic of Ireland, despite playing for England schools.
He was one of the stars of Jack Charlton‘s team at Euro 88 and started all three games againstEngland, USSR and the Netherlands.
Tottenham fans were quick to send messages of goodwill to their former star.
One wrote on X: “Get well soon champion. Such a smart and funny raconteur.”
Another wrote: “A special player and a true legend. Get well soon Tony.”
And another fan added: “Best wishes Tony great player and equally great man.”
While another wrote: “Hope you make a full recovery Tony.”
A fan added: “Thoughts with Tony Galvin, part of the early 80s team I fell in love with and one of the good guys.”