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After attending and enjoying the 1882 experience at the NextGen series game against Barcelona last year, I vowed to return. When it was announced that our Under 21 Semi Final against Everton, was to be an 1882 event, I immediately contacted my 70 year old granddad and persuaded him to come along. My granddad has […]
The die has been cast, the season has arrived at a climactic showdown and what better place to have it settled than at White Hart Lane? The grand old stadium has played host to some of the greats of English football, and still stands as a beacon to days gone by. This season frequenting Spurs […]
After 37 league games last season I wrote an article called ‘What This Season Has Been Missing’. Now, due to a technical hitch somewhere along the line the article never saw the light of day, but I’ll briefly summarise: incredible as it was in many ways, the 2011/12 season seemed to be lacking something. Statistically, […]
More than anything else, I will remember the 2012/13 season for the biggest divide amongst supporters of Tottenham Hotspur I can recall in all my 25+ years of following the club. Whilst a large proportion of the fanbase have been won over by AVB’s passion and modern thinking, despite a sceptical start, there is still […]
Tottenham’s draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge keeps the Lillywhites firmly in the race for Champions League football. Despite being dominated at points, Tottenham kept believing and as the game wore on looked the more likely to claim the three points. Credit must go to Andre Villas-Boas for another crucial substitution, but surely there is […]
One of the heroes of Tottenham Hotspur’s all-conquering side of the early 1960s will be remembered in a special memorial game featuring the Spurs Legends team on May 18. The official Spurs Legends team, which tours the UK regularly to help raise funds for worthy causes, is set to take on FC ScotSpurs, a dedicated […]
The May Bank Holiday brings welcome relief to workers throughout the UK. In London with offices closed and the sun shining, we head for the nearest patch of grass, or beer garden to enjoy some ice cold alcoholic beverages. On Monday I found myself in Highgate Woods, spread across a blanket, cider by my side […]
Yes, the end is nigh for The Fighting Cock’s adopted southern African team, Botswana Meat Commission FC. As the name suggests, the team is backed by the Botswana Meat Commission, a state-owned company that oversees the country’s beef industry. Unfortunately, the Commission is in financial meltdown and is the subject of a parliamentary inquiry where, […]
This article originally appeared on the FSF website. Despite being prohibited by both law and ground regulations, you’ll have noticed that the use of flares, smoke bombs and firecrackers is on the increase at matches. Many fans, young and old, like them and feel they contribute to the atmosphere, but just as many don’t appreciate […]