Former Tottenham Hotspur and Republic of Ireland winger Tony Galvin is recovering after suffering a stroke, his former club confirmed on Sunday.
The 69-year-old's Ireland career saw him earn 29 caps after representing England at schoolboy level.
He was a key component of Jack Charlton’s groundbreaking team and played a significant role in Ireland’s first major tournament appearance at Euro 88.
Galvin was instrumental in the team that famously defeated England and started all three group stage matches at the tournament against England, the USSR, and the Netherlands.
Galvin spent nine years at Spurs from 1978 to 1987, where he made 201 league appearances. The club released a statement extending their best wishes, which 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."
He was a pivotal member of the successful Spurs squad that secured consecutive FA Cups in 1981 and 1982 and won the 1984 UEFA Cup, beating Anderlecht on penalties.
After leaving White Hart Lane, Galvin played for Sheffield Wednesday and Swindon Town.
He later became assistant manager to Ossie Ardiles at both Swindon and Newcastle.
