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

Spurs players will wear black armbands for Wednesday's game at Bournemouth.

Head coach Thomas Frank said ahead of the game: "He's one of our true legends, winning three big titles and one of our top scores. A true Tottenham legend.

"All of our thoughts go to the family and his loved ones."

A statement from the club announcing Chivers' passing 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. Our players will wear black armbands during this evening's fixture against AFC Bournemouth.

"Rest in peace, Martin. One of the all-time greats."

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 in 1972.

After starting his career at Southampton, helping the Saints win promotion to the top flight in 1966 under Ted Bates, a move to White Hart Lane followed in January 1968 for what was then a club and British record fee of £125,000.

After recovering from a serious knee injury he would go on to become a key member of the Spurs team, which reached four finals in as many years.

He scored both goals in the 1971 League Cup win over Aston Villa at Wembley and also helped Spurs finish third in the old First Division in 1971.

Chivers scored a memorable long-range goal in the first leg of the 1972 UEFA Cup final against Wolves, which Spurs went on to win 3-2 on aggregate.

The 1972-73 season saw Chivers finish with 33 goals as Spurs went on to lift the League Cup once more with a 1-0 win over Norwich and also reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, losing to Liverpool on the away goals rule.

Chivers scored 13 goals in 24 appearances for England. His last game came in the 1-1 draw against Poland at Wembley, when a memorable performance from goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski helped deny Sir Alf Ramsey's side a place at the 1974 World Cup.

After making 367 appearances for Spurs, scoring 174 goals, Chivers left to join Swiss club Servette ahead of the 1976-1977 season.

Chivers later had spells back in England at Norwich and then briefly Brighton, managed by his former Spurs team-mate Alan Mullery, before a stint as player-manager at Southern League Dorchester. Chivers also played at Norwegian side Vard and had 10 games for Barnet in 1982-83.

He remained a regular at Tottenham home games and was a member of the club's matchday legends hospitality team.

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"All of a sudden there are a few players back on the bench and United look stronger. They should be doing a lot better. The results have been frustrating."

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“We’re ready to go. I’m excited.

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“Whoever is going to get it out of those three who are being mentioned, I wish them all the best because it is a tough role.”

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“They have to bring someone in who has done it before. I was put in a football club for four months and told to steer the ship to shore until the end of the season.

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Tottenham were booed off for a second consecutive game after a 1-1 home draw against Sunderland, as Brian Brobbey’s late leveller kept the pressure on Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

Thursday’s drab goalless draw at Brentford saw Frank booed by Spurs fans at full-time in west London after the away end had chanted “boring, boring Tottenham” during the uninspiring draw.

And although Spurs were far more entertaining in the first half against Sunderland, as they took a deserved lead through surprise goalscorer Ben Davies, the visitors stepped it up in the second half to grab a draw and spark more jeers.

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Spurs had just one shot on target in the second half, and the home fans’ frustrations were compounded when Brobbey hammered home an equaliser in the 80th minute.

Spurs substitute Joao Palhinha headed a good chance to win it wide in stoppage time as Spurs’ winless start to 2026 continued.

Frank’s side, who have won just two of their last 11 league games, remain 13th and are seven points off the top four.

Spurs were also dealt an injury blow in the draw as key attacker Mohammed Kudus was forced off in the 19th minute, with his injury coming just two days after Brennan Johnson's £35m sale to Crystal Palace.

Sunderland, meanwhile, grabbed a fourth draw in a row as they impressively battle against the backdrop of multiple Africa Cup of Nations absentees to sit eighth.

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Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank speaking at his post-match press conference:

"Pleased with the first half. I think we showed a lot of good intentions, a lot of good play. I think we came in some very good offensive situations where we lacked the cutting-edge quality.

"I think the big headline is we didn't score the 2-0 goal. We didn't kill the game off. Two-nil, then we are out of sight.

"We gave nothing away throughout the game. We have one where they do a top bit of play and then it's 1-1. So for me it was the 2-0 goal we lacked.

"I think first half was very good, I think we were totally dominant. Second half, not as dominant, but we still get into some very good situations, have some good counter-attack situations where we need to get more out of it.

"You can't rely on in the Premier League just to win 1-0."

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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris speaking at his post-match press conference:

"We had a lack of energy and just 1-0 down it was possible to switch on.

"We were a bit lucky because in a Premier League game, when you don't play at your best, you should be punished.

"It wasn't the case, so we were still alive. We said, just switch on, do simple things well, because I think tactically we were OK.

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Analysis: Frank continues battle with unhappy fanbase

New year, same old soundtrack at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the final whistle was once again greeted by boos.

Last year saw Spurs suffer 11 league home defeats - a club record in a calendar year - and although this was not a loss, the home fans left dissatisfied again.

A bright first half had Spurs supporters smiling, with a shot-laden display that saw a surprise goal scorer in Davies.

His first Spurs goal in three years on his first Premier League start of the season brought about fun-filled chants, making the mood feel different at half-time in north London.

But it proved a false dawn, as Sunderland came out a different side in the second half to deservedly peg Spurs back and maintain the ill-feeling in N17.

Spurs boss Frank once again heard jeers at the final whistle as he continues his battle against an unhappy fanbase.

And when it rains, it pours, as Kudus suffered a first-half injury just two days after Johnson's Palace exit, leaving Spurs short in attacking options.

The January transfer window's significance has become even more important now for Frank if he is to come through this Spurs storm.

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Sunderland are unbeaten in their last five games in the Premier League (W1 D4), drawing each of their last four. It is the Black Cats’ longest run without defeat in the top flight since a streak of six under Sam Allardyce in April/May 2016.

Tottenham are just the second side to score 10+ times from corners in the Premier League this season (after Arsenal, 11), while Spurs have already matched their tally from the entirety of last campaign (10).

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Tottenham were booed off for a second consecutive game after a 1-1 home draw against Sunderland, as Brian Brobbey’s late leveller kept the pressure on Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.

Thursday’s drab goalless draw at Brentford saw Frank booed by Spurs fans at full-time in west London after the away end had chanted “boring, boring Tottenham” during the uninspiring draw.

And although Spurs were far more entertaining in the first half against Sunderland, as they took a deserved lead through surprise goal scorer Ben Davies, the visitors stepped it up in the second half to grab a draw and spark more jeers.

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Spurs had just one shot on target in the second half, and the home fans’ frustrations were compounded when Brobbey hammered home an equaliser in the 80th minute.

Spurs substitute Joao Palhinha headed a good chance to win it wide in stoppage time as Spurs’ winless start to 2026 continued.

Frank’s side, who have won just two of their last 11 league games, remain 13th and are seven points off the top four.

Spurs were also dealt an injury blow in the draw as key attacker Mohammed Kudus was forced off in the 19th minute.

Sunderland, meanwhile, grabbed a fourth draw in a row as they impressively battle against the backdrop of multiple Africa Cup of Nations absentees to sit eighth.

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Thomas Frank has admitted that he is not enjoying his managerial reign at Tottenham so far but is looking forward to being able to look back on his difficult start positively.

Frank has fallen under increasing pressure from supporters following a string of poor performances, with travelling away fans chanting 'boring, boring Tottenham Hotspur' during their 0-0 draw with Brentford on New Year's Day.

The former Bees boss has said he understands their frustrations and has admitted he is not happy with where the club is at but insists the short-term suffering will be worth it in the long run.

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"So the short answer is no [I'm not enjoying my time]," Frank said when asked about whether he was enjoying his tenure so far.

"When I pull myself out of it and look down, I think what a privilege to be in charge of this fantastic club in a period where it's a big transition. I think someone told me that we have changed eight leadership guys in the top of the club.

"The transition, there has never been as much in 140 years. There's a lot of changes, but the potential is huge.

"That's part of it. I'm looking forward to looking back at it and thinking, what a big learning [experience]. Now I'm enjoying it."

Frank added: "When you need to put in a big, big shift and it's not smooth and it's tough, it's probably difficult to enjoy it.

"I'll give you an example. If I run hard, I don't enjoy that moment. But I know I need to keep my head down and run hard to get through it, to get my fitness up or to win a race, whatever it is.

"We're in a situation where you need to run hard, to stay in it, to get through it. And then on the other side, when you look back on this spell we think 'what a learning experience', that made it so much better for the future.

"It's definitely a marathon. It definitely seems like it's one of the little bit more heavy miles I'm on now. But head down and keep going."

Frank admits Tottenham are 'boring' as they search to find right balance

Fans have become critical of Frank's system as Tottenham struggle to implement an attacking style the supporters are clamouring for.

That was further highlighted when it took until the 93rd minute for Spurs to muster a shot on target against Brentford, and Frank has admitted his side have much to improve on offensively.

"It's not perfect. We want to be a free flowing team. I think a couple of things I want to reinforce positively is the last two away performances," he said.

"The foundation we are building was very strong against Crystal Palace and Brentford. I think we were very good defensively. I think we understood how to close down their transitions.

"We're working very hard and understand frustration. I share them too.

"There's a few things that we need to do our best to improve. One of them is, for example, against Brentford we lost the ball with unforced errors 25 times.

"I showed those 25 clips to the players today. All that can be adjusted. Of course, football is a game of mistakes. You lose the ball, so that can happen because of bad decision, bad touch or concentration.

"So, that's the one level we need to do. And the next bit is the patterns and the structure and getting in the right positions. We didn't get that right last night. I showed that again to the players today. That is my responsibility together with the coaches.

"And then the third thing. I think it's also okay to mention that we still lack some very important offensive players. It's been out for a while. I don't want to mention it again.

"It's unfortunately very boring. But that's the fact. We need to do everything we can to put an attacking, intense, front-foot performance out against Sunderland in two days' time.

"I'll do everything I can to make sure we do that. And if we do that and get three points, it's seven from three, which is very good."