Jimmy Greaves

[Teddy Klinsmann]

@PA_dugout: Sad news reported by the family of Jimmy Greaves, who has had a "severe stroke" and is in intensive care aged 75. http://t.co/C8NAcZsEW

@PA_dugout: Greaves was due to be inducted into the @SpursOfficial Hall of Fame on May 13 and, of course, scored 44 goals in 57 games for England.

 

[knowlespurs]

Oh god how sad
Our greatest ever scorer
Fingers crossed

 

[CosmicHotspur]

Yet another dreadful day. Jimmy, I remember you and your gentle sense of humour well from the chats we had in The White Hart in the 60s and how wonderful a footballer and all-round sportsman you were. PLEASE get well and stay with us a little longer.

We are losing all the legends and it's heartbreaking, although inevitable...

 

[TheChosenOne]

Oh fuck .

 

[Mr-T]

Strokes are bloody awful, hope Greavsie can recover from it.

 

[VegasII]

All the best Jimmy!

 

[TheBlueRooster]

Such sad news I hope Jimmy makes a speedy recovery. As a kid he was my hero all I ever wanted to be was Jimmy Greaves. The only reason I buy The People is to read his column. Get well soon Jim.

 

[Mr.D]

Keep strong, Jimmy.

 

[Phantom]

Get better soon Jimmy.

 

[Nocando]

Get well soon Jimmy. You can do this.

 

[ginola99]

Just before he finally got inducted as well

Get well soon Greavsie!

 

[CosmicHotspur]

Of course I'm praying he will make a good recovery but be aware that it can take a long time and he'll need loads of therapy. How he is affected long-term depends on which part of the brain is damaged - could be motor skills, speech, memory...

Mo had his stroke when he was 65. Ten years on, he has never recovered the use of his left hand and arm and his memory is definitely affected too. The outcome after a severe stroke is difficult to assess but Jimmy has great strength of character and hopefully will work hard in recovery and have a positive attitude. He'll get massive support from his loving family and from the footballing fraternity worldwide.

He has overcome so much, especially alcoholism, but this will be by far his hardest battle. Please make it Jimmy,

 

[Drexl]

Hope he pulls through, not a good year for Spurs after losing MacKay and now this

 

[Spurger King]

 

[longtimespur]

Of course I'm praying he will make a good recovery but be aware that it can take a long time and he'll need loads of therapy. How he is affected long-term depends on which part of the brain is damaged - could be motor skills, speech, memory...

Mo had his stroke when he was 65. Ten years on, he has never recovered the use of his left hand and arm and his memory is definitely affected too. The outcome after a severe stroke is difficult to assess but Jimmy has great strength of character and hopefully will work hard in recovery and have a positive attitude. He'll get massive support from his loving family and from the footballing fraternity worldwide.

He has overcome so much, especially alcoholism, but this will be by far his hardest battle. Please make it Jimmy,

This,, good luck Jimmy, think positive and fight.

 

[southlondonyiddo]

Best Wishes Jimmy

Many many people thinking of you

 

[shelfboy68]

Lets hope we dont lose another great player so soon a true great of the club and country.
Get better soon Jim.

 

[gilzeantheking]

So sad.

He had a minor stroke a while ago. Hope he can make a good recovery.

 

[sammyj]

The main reason I've followed the lillywhite for over 50 years . Get well legend

 

[BuryMeInEngland]

This is the worst news I could have read this morning. Jimbo was my footballing hero and the only Spurs player that I ever really wanted to meet.. Legend doesn't even start to describe the man. Get well Jimmy, so many people's thoughts and prayers are with you.