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Tottenham plan tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone with players to wear black armbands and a minute's applause to take place before Brighton game after much-loved fitness coach passed away aged 61

Tottenham are planning a tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone after their fitness coach passed away on Thursday from leukaemia at the age of 61.

Ventrone died following a sudden illness, with his death having a profound effect on players and coaching staff.

As reported by The Evening Standard, Tottenham will honour Ventrone when they face Brighton away on Saturday.

Tottenham will honouru00a0Gian Piero Ventrone against Brighton after he passed away aged 61

Tottenham will honour Gian Piero Ventrone against Brighton after he passed away aged 61

The Tottenham players will warm up in t-shirts with the slogan ‘Always in our hearts - Gian Piero’ in both English and Italian.