Spurs are mourning the loss of former goalkeeper Barry Daines after the loyal club servant passed away on Saturday at the age of 75.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that former goalkeeper Barry Daines has died at the age of 75. Daines passed away on Saturday, November 7, after struggling with health problems in his later years. He spent 12 years with the North London club and was part of the team that won promotion back to the First Division in 1978.

Spurs announced the news via a statement on their official website, paying tribute to their former goalkeeper and his years at White Hart Lane.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former goalkeeper Barry Daines,” the club wrote.

Born in Witham, Essex, in September 1951, Daines joined Tottenham as an apprentice in 1969 before turning professional. He had also represented England at the youth level.

His first appearance for Spurs came in November 1971, when they beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at home. However, with Pat Jennings firmly established as the first-choice goalkeeper, Daines had to wait for his chances in the starting lineup.

For much of his early career, he was Jennings’ backup and came into the side whenever the Northern Irishman was unavailable.

Things changed during the 1976/77 season when Jennings suffered an ankle injury, giving Daines a longer run in goal. He then became Tottenham’s regular goalkeeper after Jennings left for Arsenal the following season.

Daines Played a Key Role in Tottenham’s 1978 Promotion

Taking over the number one spot came at a difficult time for Spurs, who had just been relegated to the Second Division.

Daines played every league game during the 1977-1978 campaign as Tottenham secured an immediate return to the top flight. He kept his place over the next couple of years, despite competition from Mark Kendall and Milija Aleksic.

By 1981, his time at the club was coming to an end. Tottenham awarded him a testimonial against West Ham United in May before he departed with 173 competitive appearances to his name.

He continued playing after leaving London, spending two years with Bulova in Hong Kong. Daines later returned to England, where he played for Mansfield Town and Chelmsford City.

Once his playing career was over, the former goalkeeper worked in local shops in Chelmsford and Writtle.

Tottenham also acknowledged the health difficulties he had faced recently and offered their condolences to his family, friends, and former teammates.