Tottenham’s greatest manager, Bill Nicholson, was appointed today, 11th October, in 1958. It was announced on the morning of the home match against Everton but with the manager’s position vacant, following the resignation of Jimmy Anderson,…
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Bill Nicholson’s Last Match as Tottenham Manager Know Your Tottenham History
On this date, 11th September, in 1974, Bill Nicholson took control as Manager of his Tottenham Hotspur team for the last time. Nicholson, the club’s greatest manager had announced his decision to resign following four consecutive League defeats a…
Bill Nicholson – Tottenham Hotspur Legend (8)
Bill Nicholson is included as a Tottenham Hotspur Legend for his contribution to the success of the club over thirty six years as a player and as a manager. He brought the Glory, Glory Days to Tottenham and will always be remember by Spurs supporters a…
Bill Nicholson Resigns as Manager of Tottenham – Know Your Tottenham History
On this day thirty eight years ago, 29th August, 1974, Bill Nicholson shocked everyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur and the footballing world by resigning from his position as manager. It brought to an end his association with the club which stretc…
Tottenham Defeat Bolton on 28th August,1950 Know Your Tottenham History
In August, 1950 Tottenham were in their first season back in the 1st Division since the 1930s and the Division 2 Champions had a reality check in their opening game, losing 1 – 4 at home to Blackpool. They recovered with a midweek win at Bolton (…
Tottenham Take Revenge on Ipswich in 1962 Charity Shield Know Your Tottenham History
On this day, 11th August, 1962, Tottenham defeated Ipswich Town 5 – 1 at Portman in the FA Charity Shield match. Tottenham were the FA Cup holders having retained the trophy by defeating Burnley 3 – 1 at Wembley. Ipswich under former Totten…
Martin Chivers Returns from Injury (1969) Know Your Tottenham History
On 9th August, 1969 Tottenham’s first match of the new season took them to Elland Road, Leeds – never an easy task at any time and so it proved once again as Spurs lost 3 – 1. The match marked the first League match that Martin Chiver…
Pat Jennings – Tottenham Hotspur Legend (5)
Pat Jennings, Tottenham’s legendary goalkeeper has been a great ambassador for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Northern Ireland throughout his lengthy career. Jennings was a young, inexperienced goalkeeper when Bill Nicholson signed him from …
Match Preview: FA Cup Semi Final: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea, Sunday 15th April, Wembley Stadium, 6pm kick off, ITV1 THFC1882 asks Kenny Palmer for his preview and thoughts on the match that could dictate the rest of Tottenham’s season. To misquote the lyrics of Ossie’s dream Spurs are on their way to Wembley their knees have gone all trembley, could be [...]