Tottenham Hotspur FC

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Tottenham Hotspur Football Club was founded in 1882. The club is named after the Shakespearian character, Harry Hotspur.



The club play at White Hart Lane on the Tottenham High Road in London. They are the only team to have won the FA Cup as a non-league side in 1901. They entered the Football League in 1908.



Spurs have a reputation for attacking, flowing football however that has not been the case in more recent years. That could change in the near future after the return of the prodigal son, ex-player Glenn Hoddle as manager. The most successful years at the club were enjoyed under the management of Bill Nicholson, another former player who became manager in 1958. Two seasons later he led the side to the 'Double'1 making them the first side to complete this achievement in the 1900s. In a period that became known as the 'Glory Glory' years, the club went on to become the first British football team to win a European trophy in 1963.



Tottenham are the archrivals of Arsenal FC
. The 2 stadiums are separated by the Seven Sisters Road although Arsenal are planning to move to a new stadium in the foreseeable future. The games between the sides are known as the North London derby.


THFC Records

  • Record Victory: 13-2 vs Crewe Alexandra, FA Cup 4th Rnd Replay, 1960
  • Record Defeat: 0-7 vs Liverpool, Division 1, 1978
  • Record Attendance: 75,038 vs Sunderland, FA Cup 6th Rnd, 1938
  • Most League Goals Scored in a Season: 115, Division 1, 1960-61
  • Most League Goals Scored for Tottenham: Jimmy Greaves, 220, 1961-1970
  • Most League Appearances for Tottenham: Steve Perryman, 655, 1969-1986


    • Major honours won by the club

    • Football League Champions: 1950-51, 1960-61. (Runners-up: 1921-22, 1951-52, 1956-57, 1962-63)
    • F.A. Cup Winners: 1900-01, 1920-21, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1966-67, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1990-91. (Runners-up: 1986-87)
    • Football League Cup Winners: 1970-71, 1972-73, 1998-99 (Runners-up: 1981-82)
    • European Cup-Winners' Cup Winners: 1962-63.
    • UEFA Cup Winners: 1971-72, 1983-84. (Runners-up: 1973-74)
    • Football League Division 2 Champions: 1919-20, 1949-50
    • F.A.Charity Shield Winners: 1920-21, 1951-52, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1967-68 (joint), 1981-82 (joint), 1991-92 (joint).
    • Anglo-Italian Cup WInners: 1971-72
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    1Winning both the League Chamionship and the FA Cup in the same season2This page was originally written by Researcher 180051 - Schnurrbs, and will be expanded further

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