Famed for his high-velocity dribbles down either flank and bravery diving in for headers at the far post, Cliff scored 159 goals in that time and he’s still fifth in our all-time goalscoring list behind Jimmy Greaves (266), Bobby Smith (208), Harry Kane (181) and Martin Chivers (174).

Speaking to us this week after a round of golf, Cliff was naturally in a reflective mood as we asked the one question all Spurs would want to know – how are you feeling at 85, Cliff?

“Where have all the years gone? Dear me! 85 - that’s not too bad, is it? Look, I am under the doctor and I have to keep taking tablets but other than that, I’m in good shape physically.

“I had a nice round of golf today (Wednesday), and you need a bit of stamina for that, so, yes, I feel okay. I’m always active, always in the garden, keeping busy.

“I’m one of the lucky ones in many respects. If you look at the (double-winning) team I played in there’s me, Terry Dyson, Maurice Norman and Les Allen and that’s it now. So that’s sad. Terry Medwin, he’s okay as well, Terry, he’s still in Swansea.

“I’m enjoying life. I’ve a large family around me as well, so I’m very fortunate. I’m lucky and will never forget that.

“I look back at all those great days at Spurs with a great deal of pride and enjoyment, no doubt about that. Tottenham Hotspur has been a huge part of my life, and not only my life, my family’s life as well.

“It’s been my life, really, you can say that. I’m in my old age now and I’m still there, still attached to the Club, still at the games, still mixing with the supporters, still loving the Club.”