FORMER Tottenham midfielder Dennis Bond has passed away at the age of 77.
Spurs led the tributes with a statement on social media that read: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former midfielder Dennis Bond at the age of 77.
"The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with Dennis’ friends and family at this impossibly sad time."
A boyhood Tottenham fan, Bond grew up in Walthamstow and kicked off his professional playing career with Watford.
He made his debut for the Hornets aged just 17 and went on to earn over 100 senior appearances before joining Spurs in 1967.
Over his three-year spell at White Hart Lane, Bond made 27 first team appearances, scoring once.
He then moved on to Charlton before ending his playing career in non-league.
The ex-midfielder officially hung up his boots at the age of 55 after featuring for Boreham Wood, Waltham Abbey and Potters Bar Town.
Fans took to social media to express their condolences, with one person writing: "Walthamstow lad. My thoughts with his family and friends."
Another said: "RIP Dennis."
A third wrote: "Very sad to hear this news."
While a fourth commented: "May he rest in peace."