The football world has been paying tribute to one of the true goalscoring greats of the game following the death of Jimmy Greaves in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The former England and Tottenham striker passed away at home at the age of 81.
While he also played for Chelsea, West Ham and Milan, Greaves is renowned for his time with Spurs. He rattled in 266 goals in 379 appearances in north London between 1961 and 1970, and his 37-goal haul in the 1962/63 league season remains the club's record for a single campaign.
Greaves also excelled internationally, of course. He was a member of England's glorious 1966 World Cup squad and scored 44 times in just 57 senior caps.
Following the loss of one of Tottenham and England's greatest ever players, the football world has paid tribute to a legend of the game. Rest in peace, Jimmy.
We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2021
We extend our deepest sympathies to Jimmy's family and friends at this sad time.
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Greaves at the age of 81.
— England (@England) September 19, 2021
Jimmy was part of our @FIFAWorldCup-winning squad and scored a remarkable 44 goals in 57 games for the #ThreeLions.
All of our thoughts are with his family, friends and former clubs. pic.twitter.com/CetXiwD25l
RIP Jimmy Greaves. A true legend and one of the great goalscorers. Thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/YYyLdeUHXi
— Harry Kane (@HKane) September 19, 2021
Everyone at Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 19, 2021
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. ?
One of the greatest strikers ever.
— Daily Hotspur (@Daily_Hotspur) September 19, 2021
Rest in peace, @jimmy_greaves. pic.twitter.com/Z0PrEI9WkU
Very sad news about Jimmy Greaves, extremely poignant that Spurs face Chelsea later today.
— richard foster (@rcfoster) September 19, 2021
Jimmy Greaves remains the record scorer in top-flight English history (357 goals). Only player since WW2 to score 40+ league goals in a top-flight English season. 9 seasons of 30+ in all comps. https://t.co/spEOsXpcZD
— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) September 19, 2021
RIP Jimmy Greaves ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GSAEa3H4dJ
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) September 19, 2021
What a player. Everytime Spurs play, my Dad calls me two minutes after full time to tell me how good Jimmy Greaves was. RIP x https://t.co/kl9qJ6eRTd
— Max Rushden ? (@maxrushden) September 19, 2021
One of the truly great goal scorers, terrific guy with an absolutely brilliant sense of humour, the best. It has been a difficult time for him, he can now rest in peace. https://t.co/TUtxghdXZA
— Sir Geoff Hurst (@TheGeoffHurst) September 19, 2021
Rest In Peace, Jimmy Greaves. A Spurs legend, one of England’s greatest goalscorers, and coolness personified. pic.twitter.com/7sKx7JuKro
— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) September 19, 2021
Man so sad @jimmy_greaves has left us. What a superb goal scorer, character and all round footballing legend. One of a kind. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/QTUUc6W6sE
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) September 19, 2021
The first footballers name I ever heard from my teacher. "No Ian! Finish like Jimmy Greaves!"
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) September 19, 2021
May he rest in peace ❤️? https://t.co/mvz0k1VHws
We are saddened to learn the news of the passing of Jimmy Greaves.
— West Ham United (@WestHam) September 19, 2021
The Club sends its deepest condolences to Jimmy's family and friends. pic.twitter.com/7VbZvbffCz
English football has lost one of it's finest ever strikers.
— 90min (@90min_Football) September 19, 2021
Spurs' all time record scorer and an England legend, our thoughts are with Jimmy Greaves' family, friends and former teammates.
RIP Jimmy Greaves. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TbGhAy6V3a
Source : 90min