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 […]
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On 4th March 1961, with Spurs top of the league and favourites to secure the title, they travelled to Second Division Sunderland in the FA Cup Quarter Final. Even before this favourable draw, Spurs were sweeping all before them in the English game. Second Division Sunderland, it seemed, would simply be another straightforward hurdle for […]
Today sees the birthday of former Spurs midfielder, winger, forward Darren Anderton. He first came to prominence with his dazzling form in Portsmouth’s great FA Cup run in 1992 – including his goal in the Semi Final vs Liverpool. A number of clubs were linked, but he signed for Spurs for £1.75 million in the […]
Maurice Norman, an integral part of the 1960/61 Double winning side, was born on this day in 1934. He signed for Tottenham Hotspur in November 1955 for a ₤28,000 transfer fee, that also included the return transfer of Ireland international striker Johnny Gavin to Norwich. Maurice played his first game for Spurs against Cardiff City, […]
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 this day in 1945 a future Spurs legend was born – Martin Chivers. He signed professional terms at 17 with his local club, Southampton. A regular and prolific scorer for the Saints (106 goals in 190 apps), he attracted the attention of Bill Nick who signed him for Spurs for a then club record […]