TOTTENHAM have announced the death of former captain Tony Marchi.
The midfielder had two spells at the north London club making 232 appearances.
Former captain Marchi has died aged 89 Credit: GETTY
Marchi made 232 appearances for Tottenham Credit: REX FEATURES
The effective utility man [middle of back row] often served as back-up to Danny Blanchflower and Dave Mackay Credit: ACTION IMAGES Marchi played a key role in Spurs’ 1961 Football League triumph as well as their 1963 European Cup winners’ Cup success.
On Marchi, who started his career at Spurs as a junior, Tottenham said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Tony Marchi.
“A former captain of the Club in the 1950s and part of our 1961 Football League and 1963 European Cup Winners’ Cup-winning squads, Tony passed away at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford on Tuesday evening (15 March). He was 89.”
Marchi spent two years of his playing career in Italy with Vicenza and Torino.
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He made 59 appearances across both teams but returned to Spurs in 1959.
Marchi then went on to make a further 101 appearances for Tottenham before moving into management.
The effective utility man, who at Spurs played back-up to Danny Blanchflower and Dave Mackay, managed both Cambridge City and Northampton Town.
The club has confirmed their players will wear armbands in Sunday’s Premier League clash with top-four rivals West Ham in Marchi’s honour.
A moment’s applause will also take place before kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
On Marchi’s passing, former club Northampton said: “We are very sorry to learn of the passing of former manager Tony Marchi.
“Tony managed the club in 1967/68, succeeding Dave Bowen. We send our sincerest condolences to Tony’s family and Friends.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
