Jimmy Greaves

[RSS61]

Just got back from Spain to hear the sad news about my hero and legend Jimmy Greaves.

Here's wishing him a recovery from his serious condition.

[Paul Finch]

      So sad to hear this news about Jimmy Greaves,  "Get Well Soon Jimmy" I sincerely hope that you make a full and speedy recovery. Undoubtedly one the Greatest Goal Scorers in SPURS History, I have many memories of watching you play and score for our Great Club. 

[Glenn R]

Yes, get well soon. One of your all time great players.

[RiffHard]

Just when he was about to be inducted into Spurs' Hall of Fame. Too late anyway, he should have been the first name there.

[Chelmsford_yid]

Just when he was about to be inducted into Spurs' Hall of Fame. Too late anyway, he should have been the first name there.

He refused to join, until a few weeks back.

Anyway let's hope for a speedy recovery.

[RiffHard]

Just when he was about to be inducted into Spurs' Hall of Fame. Too late anyway, he should have been the first name there.

He refused to join, until a few weeks back.

Anyway let's hope for a speedy recovery.

Oh, didn't know that. Was it because his transfer to West Ham?

[RSS61]

Just when he was about to be inducted into Spurs' Hall of Fame. Too late anyway, he should have been the first name there.

He refused to join, until a few weeks back.

Anyway let's hope for a speedy recovery.

Oh, didn't know that. Was it because his transfer to West Ham?

Yes Riff, as far as I know he was transferred to West Ham against his wishes, because Billy Nick thought he was finished, and besides he wanted Martin Peters, which was part of the deal.

[RiffHard]

Just when he was about to be inducted into Spurs' Hall of Fame. Too late anyway, he should have been the first name there.

He refused to join, until a few weeks back.

Anyway let's hope for a speedy recovery.

Oh, didn't know that. Was it because his transfer to West Ham?

Yes Riff, as far as I know he was transferred to West Ham against his wishes, because Billy Nick thought he was finished, and besides he wanted Martin Peters, which was part of the deal.

That is the dark side of any professional athlete's career - today you're the king, adored by your team-mates, managers, supporters, but tomorrow you could be thrown away like an old toy. Life can be ruthless...

[Glenn R]

Just when he was about to be inducted into Spurs' Hall of Fame. Too late anyway, he should have been the first name there.

He refused to join, until a few weeks back.

Anyway let's hope for a speedy recovery.

Oh, didn't know that. Was it because his transfer to West Ham?

Yes Riff, as far as I know he was transferred to West Ham against his wishes, because Billy Nick thought he was finished, and besides he wanted Martin Peters, which was part of the deal.

To be fair he was near the end of his career, and of course he had drinking problems, which Bill Nick knew about, so it was probably the best time for him to go. A good manager will always put the club first, before loyalty to a player. And don't forget, he was also a bit of a rebel that had caused the manager a few problems.

[RiffHard]

Jimmy Greaves: "The biggest regret of my whole football career was leaving White Hart Lane in 1970. My interest weakened after that. I was heartbroken."

[Don]

Get well Jimmy. I met him on many occasions. He was one of the best and greatest I've ever seen.

From Don to Jimmy, get well.

[Spursx]

Just saw this. I met the great man once when he was going into the Lane. I said hi and I smiled. Get well soon, a great man, great player, very funny and always a game for a laugh. Give us another Greaves and we would be in for a shout for top honours. And what hell would he be worth in today's funny money?

[Paul Finch]

     I was fortunate enough to spend a Saturday evening after a game with both him and Alan Gilzean having a few drinks along with a few mates of mine, he was funny, very knowledgeable about the game and extremely entertaining as was Gilly. I like every other Spurs fan hope and pray that he makes a full and speedy recovery. He is and always will have a special place in my memory. Get well soon Jimmy you are indeed a Spurs LEGEND. 

[Spursx]

     I was fortunate enough to spend a Saturday evening after a game with both him and Alan Gilzean having a few drinks along with a few mates of mine, he was funny, very knowledgeable about the game and extremely entertaining as was Gilly. I like every other Spurs fan hope and pray that he makes a full and speedy recovery. He is and always will have a special place in my memory. Get well soon Jimmy you are indeed a Spurs LEGEND. 

Do you agree that in the past players like Jimmy Greaves were easily assessable? Now all we see of the stars is when they enter Bill Nicholson way in their posh and expensive cars. My dad used to tell me about the times when he popped on a bus, going to WHL, and on the same bus was Greaves, Nicholson and White. You will never see that nowadays.

[RSS61]

     I was fortunate enough to spend a Saturday evening after a game with both him and Alan Gilzean having a few drinks along with a few mates of mine, he was funny, very knowledgeable about the game and extremely entertaining as was Gilly. I like every other Spurs fan hope and pray that he makes a full and speedy recovery. He is and always will have a special place in my memory. Get well soon Jimmy you are indeed a Spurs LEGEND. 

Do you agree that in the past players like Jimmy Greaves were easily assessable? Now all we see of the stars is when they enter Bill Nicholson way in their posh and expensive cars. My dad used to tell me about the times when he popped on a bus, going to WHL, and on the same bus was Greaves, Nicholson and White. You will never see that nowadays.

Yes you are right, as Keith Burkinshaw famously said on leaving WHL " There used to be a football club there" Now there is just a business.