Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles, 69, gives a thumbs up from the hospital bed after successful heart surgery

TOTTENHAM legend Ossie Ardiles has given the thumbs up from his hospital bed following heart surgery.

The 69-year-old, who both played and managed Spurs, went under the knife earlier this week.

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But Ardiles appears to be recovering well from the surgery as he shared a photo with a nurse, both of whom gave thumbs up.

The football icon wrote: “My heartiest than you to Mr Uppal and his team and the people of St Barts Hospital.

“I have no words to express my admiration for such extraordinary, amazing work.”

Tottenham released their own statement after Ardiles was hospitalized.

The club tweeted: “The club would like to extend their best wishes to our ambassador and legendary former player @osvaldooardiles, who successfully underwent heart surgery this week and is now recovering in hospital.

“I wish you a speedy recovery, Ossie!”

Ardiles spent 10 years at Tottenham between 1978 and 1988, making 311 appearances for the club.

He won the Uefa Cup with the north London club in 1984 when they defeated Anderlecht on penalties.

He also helped the club reach the 1982 FA Cup Final where they lifted the trophy against Queens Park Rangers.

At international level, Ardiles has been crowned 53 times by Argentina, winning the 1978 World Cup with them.

After hanging up his boots, he moved into management, enjoying stints at Swindon, Newcastle and West Brom.

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