At the season’s end, you can look back over the previous ten months and point to many occasions when a different result would have made all the difference but if Tottenham had scored just one more away goal they would have qualified for the Champions League. After last season’s disappointment of missing the Champions League, [...]
Tottenham Needed Just One More Away Goal For Champions League – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
From mid-January, 1967 through to the end of the season Tottenham went on an undefeated run which lifted them to third in the 1st Division and to the first all London FA Cup Final. At Wembley they defeated Chelsea and lifted the trophy for the fifth time. On This Day 20th May, 1967 Chelsea 1 [...]
Tottenham’s Fifth FA Cup Win – 20th May,1967 – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Gareth Bale’s late goal earned Tottenham a win and three points against Sunderland but in the bigger picture of Champions League qualification they missed out to Arsenal who won at Newcastle. Tottenham Hotspur 1 Sunderland 0 Scorer: Bale Team: Lloris ; Walker, Dawson Vertonghen, Ekotto ; Parker, Huddlestone ; Lennon, Bale, Dempsey, Adebayor. Subs: (unused) [...]
Gareth Bale Scores In Tottenham Win But Spurs Miss Champions League – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
For many seasons for younger Tottenham supporters, the final home match and the last game of the season have had little importance for Spurs. Safely ensconced in mid-table, it was just another match to be played to bring the season to a close with nothing at stake. For the past few seasons, however, with Spurs’ [...]
Tottenham’s Record In The Final Home Match of the Season – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham’s season draws to a conclusion with a home match against Sunderland but there will be as much interest in what’s happening in Newcastle as on the play at White Hart Lane. Will Spurs’ season be defined by events at St. James’ Park or in London? London and Newcastle are 250 miles apart. North London [...]
Will Tottenham’s Season Be Decided In Newcastle Or London? – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham’s 1991 FA Cup triumph came on the back of troubled times at the club. There were major financial problems with the banks threatening to close the club down and in the build up to the final negotiations were going on to try and find a solution to save Tottenham Hotspur. 1991 Final: v Nottingham [...]
Tottenham Triumph Against The Odds in 1991 FA Cup Success – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham’s last FA Cup success was in 1991 when they defeated Nottingham Forest after extra time. Their 8th FA Cup win, equalling the then record, is probably best remembered for the few minutes of Paul Gascoigne’s hyper-activity which led to his injury and raised serious issues over the club’s future as well as the player’s [...]
On This Day in 1991 Tottenham Beat Nottingham Forest in FA Cup Final – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Arsenal’s win over Wigan on Tuesday took them ahead of Tottenham and into fourth place in the Premier League giving them the advantage in the battle for the Champions League. If they defeat Newcastle, they will qualify for the competition for the 16th consecutive season. According to Theo Walcott, the Champions League doesn’t mean enough [...]
Tottenham Don’t Want Champions League Enough So Says Theo Walcott – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
The unthinkable had happened, Tottenham lost in the FA Cup Final at Wembley for the first time. The defeat to Coventry City occurred on this day, 16th May, 1987. The fact that Spurs fans found it difficult to take in that Spurs had lost the FA Cup Fina…
Tottenham defeated Atletico Madrid in 1963 to win the European Cup Winners Cup. Jimmy Greaves scored twice but another hero of the Final was Terry Dyson who also scored twice. The newspaper headline may have acknowledged Terry Dyson’s contribution to Tottenham’s win over Atletico Madrid but so often the tiny winger is the forgotten, [...]
Tottenham’s Unsung Hero of 1963 European Cup Winners Cup Success – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Since 2006 when Martin Jol first introduced Tottenham to the prospect of finishing the season in a top-4 placing, Spurs have been persistent in their attempts to open the Champions League door. Once again, the final decision on next season’s Champions League qualification goes down to the last day of the season and for the [...]
Tottenham Keep Knocking On Champions League Door – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham had just failed to reach the Final of the previous season’s European Cup competition but had qualified for the Cup Winners’ Cup by retaining the FA Cup with a victory over Burnley at Wembley. No British team had ever triumphed in a European competition so Tottenham’s win over Atletico Madrid gave Spurs another first [...]
Tottenham Defeat Atletico Madrid To Win 1963 ECWC – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham have had four players included in the England Under-21 squad for the European Under-21 Championships to be held in Israel during June. With Tottenham’s season drawing to a close on Sunday with the final League game against Sunderland at White Hart Lane, the question arises of how to fill the summer months. The European [...]
Four Tottenham Players In England Under-21 Squad For European Championships – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
The 1981 FA Cup Final Replay between Tottenham and Manchester will forever be remembered for Ricky Villa’s match winning goal. What a way to end the Centenary Cup Final as Tottenham won the FA Cup for the sixth time. On This Day 14th May, 1981 Tottenham Hotspur 3 Manchester City 2 Scorers: Villa (2), Crooks [...]
Ricky Villa Scores Wonder Goal as Tottenham Win 1981 FA Cup Final – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
As Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic at the Emirates this evening, every Tottenham supporter will become a fully paid up member of the Wigan fan club for 90+ minutes, willing the FA Cup winners to another incredible victory in their battle to avoid an FA Cup/relegation double. Tottenham’s win at Stoke ensured that the decision [...]
Tottenham Fans Will Be Fully Paid Up Wigan Supporters Tonight – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham’s Under-21 team defeated Everton in an exciting game at White Hart Lane in the semi-final of the Barclays Under-21 Premier League. Jonathan Obika scored two second half goals after Alex Pritchard had put Spurs ahead in the first half. Tottenham Hotspur 3 Everton 2 Scorers: Pritchard, Obika(2) Team: Archer; Fredericks (Barthram), Fryers, Hall, Stewart; [...]
Jonathan Obika Double as Tottenham Under-21s Reach Final – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Andre Villas-Boas has been optimistic in his comments on Gareth Bale’s future. He has been joined by former Tottenham managers, Harry Redknapp and Martin Jol in encouraging the player to remain with Spurs. Gareth Bale’s future is a topic for constant speculation. It is intrinsically linked with Tottenham’s success or failure to achieve Champions League [...]
Tottenham Managers Past and Present Encourage Gareth Bale To Stay – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham defeated Stoke with a late goal but they faced a more difficult task after Charlie Adam had been sent off early in the second half. The dismissal changed the nature of the game. There is a general assumption that a team with eleven players is going to win whenever their opponents have a man [...]
Tottenham’s Task More Difficult After Charlie Adam’s Dismissal – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham took the win and the three points they needed against Stoke City with goals from Clint Dempsey in the first half, equalising Stoke’s early strike and a goal from Emmanuel Adebayor, eight minutes from time. Stoke City 1 Tottenham Hotspur 2 Scorers: Nzonzi Dempsey, Adebayor Team: Lloris; Walker, Caulker , Dawson, Vertonghen; Parker (Dembele), [...]
Clint Dempsey and Adebayor Goals Secure Tottenham Win At Stoke City – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham face a difficult task in their visit to Stoke City as they try to maintain their challenge for a Champions League finish. With Chelsea’s win at Aston Villa Spurs are now relying on Arsenal tripping up but they must ensure they win their games in order to be in a position to take advantage. [...]
Tottenham’s League Record At Stoke City – Match Preview – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Andre Villas-Boas’ call for Tottenham to give Gareth Bale another new contract will have the full backing of every Spurs fan. The Head Coach is wanting to put an end to all speculation on his star player’s future at White Hart Lane. As the season draws to a close, there is the immediate speculation about [...]
Andre Villas-Boas Has Full Backing of Every Tottenham Fan – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Each club has two matches to play to the end of the 2012-13 season, three clubs – Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal – and two places remain in the top-4 with Champions League qualification there for the taking. Will all the issues be settled this weekend or will it run on to a dramatic final day [...]
Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal – Champions League Permutations – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham worked hard to take a deserved point from Chelsea in the 2 – 2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening. The difference in midfield was clear for all to see and if Chelsea had been able to take advantage of their creativity and threat they would have won taken the three points comfortably. [...]
Tottenham’s Midfield Trio Lacked Chelsea’s Pace, Creativity and Skill – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
While Gylfi Sigurdsson stole the headlines for Tottenham with his late equaliser at Chelsea, it was Emmanuel Adebayor who inspired the Tottenham comeback to salvage a point which keeps alive their Champions League campaign. It has been a poor season for Adebayor at White Hart Lane. After last season’s success with Spurs, much was expected [...]
The Real Emmanuel Adebayor Turned Up for Tottenham at Chelsea – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
The Centenary FA Cup Final between Tottenham and Manchester City ended in a 1 – 1 draw at Wembley with the replay to be played the following Thursday. On This Day 9th May, 1981 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Manchester City 1 Scorers: Hutchinson (o.g.) Hutchinson Team: Aleksic; Perryman(Captain), Miller, Roberts, Hughton; Ardiles, Hoddle, Villa (Brooke), Galvin; [...]
Tottenham and Manchester City Draw in Centenary FA Cup Final – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham battled back twice to draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Emmanuel Adebayor equalised in the first half and substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson scored the only goal of the second half as Spurs finished strongly. Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal are separated by only three points in the race for the Champions League. Chelsea 2 Tottenham Hotspur [...]
Gylfi Sigurdsson Scores Late Goal As Tottenham Draw At Chelsea – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Congratulations to Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson on the announcement of his retirement. He has decided that this will be his last season as United manager and will step down to take on a Director’s and ambassadorial role for the Old Trafford club. One word describes Sir Alex’s time at Manchester United – SUCCESS! [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson Retires – It Could have Been Tottenham – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham’s last six Premier League games of the season have been given various labels by fans and media alike – ‘six Cup Finals’, ‘must-win games’, vital crucial matches. There are ‘must-win games’ and ‘must-win games’ throughout the season but this evening’s match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge comes into a special category – it is [...]
Tottenham Can Take Encouragement From Recent Games Against Chelsea – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
May 7th is not a day that has brought much joy for Tottenham. On that day they have suffered relegation and avoided defeat on only four occasions. WARNING – Not for Spurs supporters of a nervous or anxious disposition On This Day 7th May, 1977 Manchester City 5 Tottenham Hotspur 0 (1st Division) The darkest [...]
Not A Good Day For Tottenham – 7th May – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
The Premier League match at Stamford Bridge tomorrow evening between Chelsea and Tottenham could possibly be one of the most important meetings ever between the two London rivals. Everyone is aware of the significance of the match in terms of the final…
Manchester United’s defeat to Chelsea at Old Trafford was a disappointment for Tottenham fans, making Spurs task of achieving a top-4 finish and their season’s objective of a Champions League place that bit more difficult. Sir Alex Ferguson will not have been satisfied with his team’s 1 – 0 loss as United failed to score [...]
Tottenham Disappointed at United’s Defeat – Alex Ferguson’s Team Talk – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
The 1961 FA Cup Final at Wembley against Leicester City was the most important game in the club’s history. Victory would bring down the curtain on the club’s most successful season ever with the completion of the League and FA Cup ‘Double’. It brought Tottenham another ‘first’ – the first team to win that accolade [...]
Tottenham Win the 1961 FA Cup Final To Complete the ‘Double’ – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
This weekend’s results have shown Tottenham that if they want a Champions League place next season, then they’re going to have to earn it all by themselves. Over the past two weekends, Tottenham fans had been hoping that the club’s attempts to finish in the top 4 would receive a little assistance from Manchester United. [...]
Tottenham Know It’s Up to Them For A Champions League Finish – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham defeated Burnley in the 1962 FA Cup final at Wembley to retain the trophy for a second successive year. Jimmy Greaves set them on their way with a goal inside three minutes as Spurs lifted the FA Cup for the 4th time. On This Day 5th May, 1962 Tottenham Hotspur 3 Burnley 1 F.A.CUP [...]
Tottenham Win The 1962 FA Cup Final Against Burnley – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
At this time of the season, the result is all important. Tottenham didn’t play particularly well but they got the win over Southampton and took the three points which keeps their objective for the season on track. Southampton will feel disappointment that they took nothing from a match in which they played so well with [...]
Assessment of Tottenham’s Performance Against Southampton – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More