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Get well soon Legend

by messiah© (U1399)

Former Tottenham striker Jimmy Greaves hospitalised in intensive care after suffering stroke on Sunday

Former England and Tottenham striker Jimmy Greaves is in intensive care after suffering a severe stroke on Sunday.

A statement from Greaves' family confirmed that the 75-year-old had been taken ill, having recovered from a minor stroke in 2012.

Greaves scored 44 goals in 57 England games, the fourth-highest total of all time.

He also scored 266 goals in 379 matches for Spurs and was due to be inducted to the Tottenham hall of fame on 13 May.

A statement issued on behalf of Greaves' family read: "Football legend Jimmy Greaves suffered a severe stroke on Sunday May 3, and is in intensive care in hospital.

Get well soon Jimmy

posted on 4/5/15

Total machine alright mate. Would've loved to have seen him play

posted on 4/5/15

Best wishes to Jimmy

posted on 4/5/15

Jimmy we are all with you. Let`s hope for the best mate.

posted on 4/5/15

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posted on 4/5/15

Remember him well, sad day. Hope he makes a good recovery.

posted on 4/5/15

The greatest British goalscorer of all time and top 5 in the world ever.

Hoping the great man can make a speedy recovery.

posted on 4/5/15

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comment by theRC (U20472)

posted on 4/5/15

sad news. sounds serious. great guy

comment by (U1248)

posted on 4/5/15

An old Gooner here. Just adding my best wishes for a speedy recovery to a true legend. Come on Jimmy boy you can do it.

comment by L_M (U4620)

posted on 4/5/15

Get well soon Jimmy.

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