Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur

Team Information

Founded 1882
Ground Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Owner(s) ENIC International Ltd.
Nickname Spurs, The Lilywhites

Tottenham Hotspur News

"Mo's not even got to that stage yet" - When Ian Rush offered advice to Mohamed Salah on Liverpool future amid contract uncertainty "Mo's not even got to that stage yet" - When Ian Rush offered advice to Mohamed Salah on Liverpool future amid contract uncertainty
"Mo's not even got to that stage yet" - When Ian Rush offered advice to Mohamed Salah on Liverpool future amid contract uncertainty
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"He doesn't run, doesn't sprint... just get him out" - Troy Deeney urges Ruben Amorim to sell 24-year-old Manchester United star after Spurs loss "He doesn't run, doesn't sprint... just get him out" - Troy Deeney urges Ruben Amorim to sell 24-year-old Manchester United star after Spurs loss
"He doesn't run, doesn't sprint... just get him out" - Troy Deeney urges Ruben Amorim to sell 24-year-old Manchester United star after Spurs loss
Arsenal move ahead of Chelsea in pursuit of 24-year-old defensive star: Reports Arsenal move ahead of Chelsea in pursuit of 24-year-old defensive star: Reports
Arsenal move ahead of Chelsea in pursuit of 24-year-old defensive star: Reports
"Give him the Ballon d'Or now", "This is prime Ronaldo and Messi numbers" - Liverpool fans hail star after 6-3 win over Tottenham "Give him the Ballon d'Or now", "This is prime Ronaldo and Messi numbers" - Liverpool fans hail star after 6-3 win over Tottenham
"Give him the Ballon d'Or now", "This is prime Ronaldo and Messi numbers" - Liverpool fans hail star after 6-3 win over Tottenham
“We spoke about it in the dressing room” - Alexis Mac Allister explains why Liverpool stars were unhappy despite 6-3 win over Tottenham “We spoke about it in the dressing room” - Alexis Mac Allister explains why Liverpool stars were unhappy despite 6-3 win over Tottenham
“We spoke about it in the dressing room” - Alexis Mac Allister explains why Liverpool stars were unhappy despite 6-3 win over Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur Videos

Spurs vs Manchester United Match Preview 
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Spurs vs Manchester United Match Preview 
Mourinho calls every team against Spurs 'lucky'
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Mourinho calls every team against Spurs 'lucky'
I was rude to an idiot says Mourinho after altercation with Southampton bench
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I was rude to an idiot says Mourinho after altercation with Southampton bench
Tottenham's Son HeungMin's goal against Burnley, on FIFA!
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Tottenham's Son HeungMin's goal against Burnley, on FIFA!
Ljungberg scores on his Arsenal debut in a 3-0 victory over Manchster United, 1998
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Ljungberg scores on his Arsenal debut in a 3-0 victory over Manchster United, 1998

Tottenham Hotspur Bio

Tottenham History

Spurs League Win

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is a professional football club based in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur plays in the Premier League, the top division of English football and the kit for the club since the 1898-99 season is white shirts and navy blue shorts. The motto of the club is Audere est Facere which means “To dare is to do”.

Tottenham Hotspur was found by the members of Hotspur Cricket Club, led by Bobby Buckle on 5th September 1882 and was previously known as Hotspur F.C. The club was formed so that players could play football when conditions for cricket were not good during the winter. In 1884, they changed their name to Tottenham Hotspur F.C. as there was already a club named London Hotspur F.C.

Tottenham Records

In 1904, Tottenham became the first non-league club to win the FA Cup. They started in the second division and immediately gained promotion to the first division in the 1908-09 season.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur has played in 4 stadiums since the club’s formation. Spurs initially played at Tottenham Marshes till 1885 before their move to Northumberland Park in 1888. After playing at Northumber land park for few years they soon realized the need for a bigger stadium and therefore In 1899, spurs moved to their most popular stadium, The White Hart Lane.

Tottenham played in White Hart Lane for more than a century and then moved to their new renovated Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019. The stadium has a capacity of 62,062 and is located in Tottenham, London. Tottenham Hotspur stadium is occasionally referred to as New White Hart Lane.

Tottenham Logo

PSV v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League Group B

Tottenham has seen 3 logos in its footballing history.The club logo of Tottenham has featured a cockerel since the 1921 FA Cup final and was modernized in 2006. Tottenham’s Logo currently features a cockerel standing on a football with their name below the logo.

Tottenham Manager

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League

Jose Mourinho is currently the manager of Tottenham

Tottenham Nickname

Spurs and Lillywhites

The name for the club has generated from Sir Harry Hotspur, who was a captain during the Anglo-Scottish wars. The club is known as Tottenham Hotspur, and the shortened version of the name is “Spurs”. The team plays in white shirts and navy blue shorts and are therefore called “The Lilywhites”.

Tottenham Trophies

Spurs Win

Tottenham First Division Titles (2)

S. No.Tottenham First Division ChampionsRunner - Ups
11950-51Manchester United
21960-61Sheffield Wednesday

Tottenham FA Cup Titles (8)

S. No.Tottenham FA Cup TitlesRunner - Ups
11900-01Sheffield United
21920-21Wolverhampton Wanderers
31960-61Leicester City
41961-62Burnley
51966-67chelsea
61980-81Manchester City
71981-82Queens Park Rangers
81990-91Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Europa League Titles (2)

S. No.Tottenham Europa League TitlesRunner - Ups
11971-72Wolverhampton Wanderers
21983-84Anderlecht

North London Derby

Tottenham vs Arsenal

Arsenal FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

This derby is one of the fiercest derbies in world football and is between 2 North London clubs, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. The rivalry began in 1913 when Arsenal moved to North London. This rivalry is about the Tottenham fans believing Arsenal to be the invaders in their territory.

In 185 official games played between them, Tottenham has won 58 times to Arsenal’s 77 and the rest 50 is a draw. It is one of the most awaited derbies in London as both the teams give their all to win against the other.

Tottenham Training Ground

New Tottenham Hotspur Coaching Staff Photocall

Tottenham Hotspur Training Stadium is located at Hotspur way, Bulls Cross, Enfield. It has been the official training ground for the first team and academy players since 2012. It has been built on a 77-acre land and consists of 15 grass pitches across the site.

Tottenham Legends

1. Steve Perryman

Evening Standard's Footballer of the Month

Stephen John Perryman is the highest appearance maker for the club. He has made a club record, 854 appearances in his 18 years career. He has won the FA Cup, UEFA Cup, and League Cup 2 times each with the club.

2. Danny Blanchflower

Danny Blanchflower

Robert Dennis "Danny" Blanchflower is ranked one of the greatest Tottenham Hotspur players ever. He was the captain of the team in the 1960-61 double winning season. His words, “The great fallacy is that the game is first and last about winning. It is nothing of the kind. The game is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom.” are considered as golden words for the club.

3. Dave Mackay

Footballer Of The Year

Dave Craig Mackay was known as the heartbeat of Tottenham Hotspur’s most successful team ever. He is the inaugural member of both English and Scottish Hall of Fame. He is considered as one of the bravest and hardest players of his time. He was also part of the double winning side in 1961.

4. Glenn Hoddle

Glenn Hoddle

Glenn Hoddle was considered as one of the most gifted footballers of his generation. He was a playmaker and played 490 matches for the club in which he scored 110 goals. As a player, he won 2 FA Cups and 1 UEFA Cup for the club.

5. Jimmy Greaves

Jimmy Greaves Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City 1968

Jimmy Peter Greaves is Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time top goalscorer. The English striker played at the club for 10 years and scored 266 times for them.

Tottenham Chants

Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur

This is the last song played before every match in their stadium and this chant keeps the fans going.

COYS

This means “Come On You Spurs”. The fans would keep on chanting this to motivate their players.

To Dare Is To Do

This chant is the official slogan and motto of the club.

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