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Former Tottenham and Ireland winger Tony Galvin recovering from stroke, Spurs reveal

The former Tottenham winger Tony Galvin is recovering from a stroke, the club has announced.

The 69-year-old made 273 appearances for Spurs in the 1980s, winning back-to-back FA Cups in 1981 and 1982. Both of those finals – against Manchester City and QPR respectively – went to replays, and Galvin started all four matches. The replay against City was settled by Ricky Villa’s stunning famous solo dribble and shot, but it was an attacking passage of play that began following a trademark Galvin charge down the left wing.

Continue reading…Galvin, 69, won two FA Cups and Uefa Cup with SpursClub says he is ‘now recovering’ as it sends best wishesThe former Tottenham winger Tony Galvin is recovering from a stroke, the club has announced.The 69-year-old made 273 appearances for Spurs in the 1980s, winning back-to-back FA Cups in 1981 and 1982. Both of those finals – against Manchester City and QPR respectively – went to replays, and Galvin started all four matches. The replay against City was settled by Ricky Villa’s stunning famous solo dribble and shot, but it was an attacking passage of play that began following a trademark Galvin charge down the left wing. Continue reading…

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