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Published 15:11 18 Jan 2025 GMT
Updated 09:53 20 Jan 2025 GMT

Former Tottenham star Garry Brooke has died aged 64 following a long illness.
The club announced his passing on Saturday on its social media channel saying: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Garry Brooke this morning, following a lengthy battle with illness.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly difficult time."
Brooke was part of the Spurs squad who won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982 and helped them lift the UEFA Cup in 1984.
The midfielder made his debut for the club in the 1980-81 season and went on to make 101 appearances for the club, scoring 18 times.
He went on to play for several other clubs including Norwich, Dutch side Groningen, Wimbledon, Stoke City, Brentford, Colchester United, Reading and St Albans City.
Tributes flooded in from around the footballing world.
Norwich City said: "All at Norwich City are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Garry Brooke after a battle with illness.
"We pass on our sincere condolences to Garry's loved ones at this sad time."
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Garry Brooke this morning, following a lengthy battle with illness.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 18, 2025
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly difficult time. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/QMzUb29jch
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