Dennis Bond

Dennis Joseph Thomas Bond (17 March 1947 – 2 March 2025) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Watford, Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic and represented England at School and Youth level.

Career Bond joined Watford as an apprentice in March 1964. The midfielder made 93 appearances and scored 17 goals between 1964 and 1967 in his first spell with the Hornets. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in March 1967 in a then record £30,000 transfer deal for the Hertfordshire club. Bond, a skilful and neat passer of the ball featured in 27 matches and found the net once in all competitions. The highlight of his White Hart Lane career was when he featured in a European Cup Winners' Cup match against Olympique Lyonnais in December 1967. In October 1970 he transferred to Charlton Athletic where he went on to make a further 75 appearances and netted three goals.

Bond returned to Watford in February 1973, initially on loan. He played 179 matches and scored on 21 occasions in his second spell with the club.