Tottenham have paid tribute to their former manager and player Terry Venables before their home game with Aston Villa after his death at the age of 80.

It was announced on Sunday that Venables, who also managed England, Barcelona and Crystal Palace, had died following a long illness.

Spurs and Villa players are wearing black armbands ahead of the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and there will also be a minute’s applause from supporters.

Tottenham fans also sang Venables’ his name during the applause s a picture of him at Spurs was displayed on the big screen inside the stadium.

In a statement on Sunday, Tottenham said: ‘The Club is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player and manager Terry Venables. 

Tottenham and Aston Villa players held a minute’s applause following the death of Terry Venables

Players gathered in the centre circle as fans inside the stadium chanted Venables’ name

Venables won the FA Cup in 1991 after Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest in the final

Venables signed both Paul Gascoigne (L) and Gary Lineker (R) during his time as Spurs boss

Venables also won the FA Cup as player at Tottenham, representing the club between 1987 and 1991

‘Our deepest condolences are with Terry’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time. 

‘In tribute, we shall hold a minute’s applause prior to kick-off and our players will wear black armbands during this afternoon’s fixture against Aston Villa. 

‘Rest in peace, Terry.’ 

Venables’ family said: ‘We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. 

‘We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who were were so lucky to have had in our lives.’ 

Aston Villa also posted a tribute on X, formerly known as Twitter. The club said: ‘Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by the passing of former England manager Terry Venables. 

‘Ahead of kick-off against Terry’s former club Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon, a minute’s applause will take place in his memory. The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this time.’

Venables, who played over 100 games for the club, returned to White Hart Lane as manager.

After starting his playing career at Chelsea, Venables signed for Tottenham in 1965.

He played 142 games for Tottenham and scored nine goals, winning the FA Cup in 1967 as beat his former club Chelsea in the final. Venables left for Crystal Palace in 1969. 

In 1987 Venables returned to Tottenham as the club’s manager and won the FA Cup in 1991, overcoming Nottingham Forest in the final, while Spurs also shared the Charity Shield that year with rivals Arsenal.

While in charge of Tottenham, Venables signed Gary Lineker and Paul Gascoigne.

He remained as Tottenham boss until 1991 but is best remembered for being England’s manager for their run to the semi-finals of Euro ’96 on home turf. 

Venables, pictured as England manager ahead of Euro ’96, has died at the age of 80

Venables comforts Gareth Southgate after he missed the decisive semi-final penalty in 1996

Overcoming pre-tournament scandal when Paul Gascoigne and others were photographed drunk in a Hong Kong nightclub, the Three Lions achieved unforgettable wins over Scotland and Holland.

Eliminating Spain on penalties in the quarter-finals, they suffered an agonising shoot-out loss to Germany in the last four, with current England boss Gareth Southgate missing the decisive kick.

Venables would later coach Australia, Palace a second time, Middlesbrough alongside Bryan Robson and Leeds, before returning to the England set-up as part of Steve McClaren’s staff.