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

Tony Galvin (centre) leaves his former Spurs teammate Glenn Hoddle (left) sprawling and Gary Stevens chasing during Ireland’s victory over England at Euro 1988
Tony Galvin (centre) leaves his former Spurs teammate Glenn Hoddle (left) sprawling and Gary Stevens chasing during Ireland’s victory over England at Euro 1988. Photograph: Getty Images

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.

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