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
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 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
Ladies and gentlemen, for your entertainment, education and delectation, I hereby present some trivia and history about Sunderland. I have taken it from the best graphic novel I have ever read, “Alice in Sunderland” by Brian Talbot. I hope you find it as interesting as I did. Origins of the Geordies and Mackems Rivalry Whatever [...]
Sunderland Preview – It’s The Last Chance For Tottenham – 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
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
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
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
Tottenham face a Stoke City team who never give up under Tony Pullis. Stoke are basically safe for another year in the Premier League and spurs are going to have to show application to get the win they need to maintain their battle for the Champions League. At the end of the day, the point [...]
Stoke City Against Tottenham – The Old Family Rivalry – 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
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
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
Memories of the Tottenham and Chelsea rivalry in London derbies through the decades from the early 1960s to the present day and tomorrow’s game which may be of greater significance than any played in that period. The Early Days Chelsea have played a significant part in my life and my development as a football supporter. [...]
Tottenham And Chelsea Memories From The 1960s To The Present Day – 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
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
In Jimmy Greaves’ first full season with Tottenham, 1962-63, he established the club’s record for the number of League goals scored in a season. The record remains in place to this day. On This Day 4th May, 1963 Tottenham Hotspur 4 Sheffield United 2 (1st Division) Scorers: Greaves, Saul, Jones, Dyson Jimmy Greaves established another [...]
Jimmy Greaves Sets New Goal Scoring Record For Tottenham – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham meet Southampton at White Hart Lane for the first time since December, 2004. Over the years there have been a number of memorable, high scoring games between the two clubs. Memorable Tottenham Matches against Southampton at White Hart Lane Wh…
Tottenham returned to White Hart Lane with a 2 – 1 lead from the 1st leg of the 1972 UEFA Cup Final against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Two goals from Martin Chivers secured the victory over Wolves at Molineux with the 2nd leg to come in a fortnight’s time. On This Day 3rd May, 1972 Wolverhampton Wanderers [...]
Martin Chivers’ Goals Set Tottenham Up Against Wolves In UEFA Cup Final – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
It had been a traumatic season for Spurs. A change of manager and the return of Jurgen Klinsmann had brought little improvement and with two games to go Tottenham were still in danger of relegation. A match against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park was not going to be easy until Klinsmann scored 4 goals. On This [...]
Tottenham Avoid Relegation – Jurgen Klinsmann Scored Four at Wimbledon – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham progressed to the Final of the European Cup Winners’ Cup with a 3 – 1 win at White Hart Lane in the 2nd leg of the semi-final. With a goal advantage from the first game Spurs secured their place in the final with a 5 – 2 win on aggregate. On This Day 1st [...]
Tottenham Reach ECWC Final With Home Semi-Final Win Over OFK Belgrade – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
On this day, 30th April, 1910, Tottenham and Chelsea met in a crucial relegation battle on the final day of the season. It was Tottenham second season in the Football League and they had struggled to meet the demands of the 1st Division. Tottenham has …
On this day, 28th April, 1951, Tottenham clinched the 1st Division title for the first time in their history. They defeated Sheffield Wednesday by a single goal at White Hart Lane to become Champions. On This Day 28th April, 1951 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0 Scorer: Duquemin Team: Ditchburn; Ramsey, Willis; Nicholson, Clarke, Burgess [...]
Tottenham Win Their First League Title In 1951- CHAMPIONS – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham Hotspur, the non-League ‘giant-killers’ playing in the Southern League, had reached the Final of the FA Cup but no-one expected them to win as no non-League team had won the FA Cup since the formation of the Football League. Tottenham, to the surprise of everyone including 1st Division Sheffield United, won their first FA [...]
Tottenham Won Their First FA Cup Final On 27th April,1901 – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
It might not have been a Cup Final winning goal but when Steve Perryman scored against Hull City on 26th April, 1978 it was just as important as without it Tottenham would have been condemned to a second season in the 2nd Division. On This Day 26th April, 1978 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Hull City 0 [...]
Steve Perryman’s Controversial Goal Against Hull In 1978 Was Vital For Tottenham’s Future – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
On this date, 25th April, Tottenham have played two UEFA Cup semi-final ties. Both were second leg matches at White Hart Lane and had similar results but contrasting outcomes in 1973 and 1984 when Tottenham played Liverpool and Hadjuk Split. On This Day 25th April, 1984 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Hajduk Split 0 UEFA Cup Semi-Final [...]
Contrasting Fortunes for Tottenham In UEFA Cup Semi-Finals on 25th April – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Fifty years ago, Tottenham were on their way to becoming the first British club to win a European trophy. The semi-final draw for the European Cup Winners’ Cup took them to Belgrade to meet OFK. The 2 – 1 success left them well placed to reach the Final although Jimmy Greaves was sent off in [...]
Jimmy Greaves Sent Off as Tottenham Win in Belgrade in ECWC Semi-Final – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
The year ended in ‘1’ and Tottenham reached their second F.A. Cup Final against 2nd Division, Wolverhampton Wanderers, twenty years after first winning the trophy as a non-League side. On This Day 23rd April, 1921 Tottenham Hotspur 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 FA Cup Final at Stamford Bridge Scorer: Dimmock Team: Hunter; Clay, MacDonald; Smith, Walters, [...]
Tottenham Win 1921 FA Cup Final By Defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Jermain Defoe’s goal against Manchester City as Tottenham won 3 – 1 takes him to =7th on Tottenham’s all-time goal scoring list, level with Alan Gilzean. He has scored 133 goals in all competitions for Spurs and in the next few games could move even further up the table. Jermain Defoe continues to move up [...]
Jermain Defoe Moves Up Tottenham’s All-Time Goal Scoring List GoalWatch – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham face a Manchester City team who provide one of the toughest tests of the season as they did regularly in the late 1960s. A realist would say we are already in the middle of repeating our end of season collapse from last season. Certainly if we don’t beat Manchester City at White Hart Lane [...]
Tottenham Memories of a Strong Manchester City Team From The 1960s – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham face six ‘Cup Finals’ to the end of the season. In 1971, Alan Mullery provided advice on how he used to approach big games. Mullery who was captain at Spurs from 1968 to 1972 played in three winning Cup Finals for the club as well representing England in vital World Cup and European Championship [...]
Advice From Tottenham’s Alan Mullery On His Approach to Big Games in 1971 – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Tottenham completed the first leg of the ‘Double’ by winning the 1st Division title for the second time in their history. They defeated Sheffield Wednesday at White Hart Lane on this day, 17th April, 1961. Tottenham Hotspur – CHAMPIONS On This Day 17th April, 1961 A Monday evening game at White Hart Lane against their [...]
Tottenham Win 1st Division Title on 17th April, 1961-Champions – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Garth Crooks and Gary Lineker have become the forgotten men of Tottenham’s FA Cup semi-final success in 1981 and in 1991. Both would have been expecting to make the headlines as Tottenham reached another FA Cup Final at Wembley but for an unforgettable moment of genius from one of their team-mates. When has a player [...]
Garth Crooks Gary Lineker Forgotten Men of Tottenham’s FA Cup Semi-Finals – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More
Ricky Villa gave a taster of what was to come as Tottenham, having been denied by a controversial refereeing decision in the semi-final at Hillsborough, enjoyed their short trip to Highbury for the 1981 FA Cup replay against Wolverhampton Wanderers. On This Day 15th April, 1981 Totttenham Hotspur 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Scorers: Crooks (2), [...]
A Ricky Villa Strike As Tottenham Enjoy Semi-Final Replay At Highbury – Hotspur HQ – Hotspur HQ – A Tottenham Hotspur Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion, and More