Even without our Spurs tinted glasses on, the match at Upton Park on 4th March 2007 was easily the match of the season, in a derby day cracker. It wasn’t looking too bright for Spurs at half time, 2-0 down to a 16th minute Mark Noble goal and a Carlos Tevez free kick from just […]
Category Archives: Great Spurs Matches
On 5th May 2010, Spurs travelled to the Etihad to face Man City, knowing that a win would guarantee that they’d finish fourth and earn a Champions League spot and that Man City would miss out. Although Spurs Double team had played in the European Cup, this was the first time the club would be […]
On 2nd May 1998, Spurs travelled to Selhurst Park to play Wimbledon – Wimbledon had secured Premier League survival just a few days before, but Spurs arrived still deep in trouble and the threat of relegation hanging heavily around the clubs neck. It had been a long and unsuccessful season under the management of Christian […]
On 1st May 1963 Spurs entertained OFK Belgrade at White Hart Lane in the 2nd leg of the 1962/63 European Cup Winners Cup Semi Final. Spurs brought back a 2-1 lead from Belgrade and were hot favourites to advance to the final. However, they would have to do it without Jimmy Greaves, who was suspended […]
On 29th April 1978, Spurs headed to the South Coast to face Southampton at The Dell, knowing a draw would secure promotion back to the First Division, after one season in the second tier. By a twist of fate, Southampton also needed just a point to secure promotion – with Brighton in fourth knowing they’d […]
On 28th April 1951, Spurs clinched the league title for the first time in their history, with a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at White Hart Lane. Coincidentally, Wednesday would be the opponents in 1961 when Spurs clinched the title again. Spurs had started the season slowly, being their first season back in the top […]
On 17th April 1961, Spurs secured the first leg of the League and FA Cup Double, when they beat their closest rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, 2-1 at White Hart Lane. 61,205 fans packed into the Lane on a Monday night, knowing a victory secured the club it’s second League title, 10 years after the first […]
On 15th April 1981, just fours days after a very dubious last minute penalty prevented Spurs taking their place at Wembley for the 100th FA Cup Final, they were determined not to be deprived a second time. Man City were awaiting the winners. Even sweeter, Spurs had the opportunity to secure their place at the […]
14th April 1991 was the day that Tottenham, upset the odds, defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, a day never to be forgotten by Spurs fans around the world who declared 14th April to be ‘St. Hotspur Day’ in honour of Spurs’ memorable 3–1 victory. Spurs went into the match as underdogs […]
On 18th March 1961, Spurs headed to Villa Park hoping to continue their charge for the historic League and FA Cup Double. The reigning League Champions, Burnley, stood in their way – along with unhappy memories of recent Villa Park FA Cup Semi Final defeats in 1948, 1953 and 1956. Spurs and Burnley were the […]