When meeting the likes of Sadio Man and Mohamed Salah, he looked genuinely starstruck, which is impressive considering he has a license to kill. , current Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash is, in fact, a Spurs fan when it comes to football. [31] A United League match against Arsenal in 1898 drew 14,000 spectators, and such high attendances necessitated a move to a larger ground. Well, two. [127] The club itself, while acknowledging its use by Spurs fans as an expression of solidarity with the club and a defence mechanism against antisemitic abuse by rival fans, argues that fans of the club should reduce or abandon the use of a word considered abusive outside its fanbase. Before that, he became known in England for his role in the British television drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996). Tottenham Hotspur Football Club says it has a "zero-tolerance position" regarding antisemitism but has previously insisted that fans' use of that word has never been "intended to cause. The 20-year . From the fans to the Sports Guy, here's all you need to know to pick your own EPL team: Picking an EPL team, Part I. Legend has it that the likes of Bob Marley, Shania Twain, Emma 'Baby Spice' Bunton and Bryan Adams are all Tottenham Hotspur fans. Heres how it works. Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. The thing I love most is being a Yid. Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. Even as a term of endearment, 'Yid Army' is offensive", "So you think we've kicked racism out of English football? The Love Actually star is patron of the CPFRIS (Crystal Palace FC Fast Results & Information Service) Disabled Childrens Club and one Christmas, he addressed the Palace faithful, speaking of his pride to be an Eagle. The Bricklayers For away fans: The Elmhurst is a pub that's fairly close to the ground and is away-fan friendly. The fan had a ticker message scrolling across his phone screen, adorned with digital fireworks. Can you name every player ever included in the FIFA Best XI? Report: Everything indicates that 26-year-old will leave Spurs in summer Valued at 20.7m, Pundit jokes that Premier League rival should now sign Tottenham coach, Report: Spurs expected to start talks with Barcelona for player in coming days, Report: Spurs watching winger who has scored in his last three PL matches, Pundit claims Spurs player has proven he is good enough for a top-four club, Best game Publication finally provide positive Djed Spence update for Spurs fans. [20][21] The growth of fans worldwide is driven to some extent by the ubiquity of Premier League matches broadcast around the world, but some overseas fans also travel to London to attend Tottenham matches, with 40,000 having visited White Hart Lane in 2014. [6][4] The fanbase is also predominantly male, with around 1113% of its supporters female in the 2007/2008 surveys, which is below the average of 15% for Premier League clubs. [46] The attendance number recorded in this stadium is the actual number of fans going through the gates rather than the number of tickets issued as in the case with many other grounds where the attendance figures may include season ticket holders who did not turn up for matches and unused free tickets. The calls were heard by Tottenham full back Sergio Reguiln, who got the attention of referee Andre Marriner. He's stated repeatedly he dislikes football. Even the Avengers member couldnt convince the Frenchman, however. Making all the noise Cardiff City. We found that the wealthiest clubs in the worldare also the most famous because they have the money to sign big-name players thus bringing in more fans. rivalry, "Which football team does London support? United most famous fans. All rights reserved. He seems to genuinely loves the club, looked mightily upset when handing runners-up medals to his team in the 2015 FA Cup final and has gone on record about how much he loves Aston Villa. Everywhere we go, Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you're looking for and rewards you. This is paradise, he said of his time following the club and their promotion under Nuno. Ricky Tomlinson [150][151] Although fan violence has since abated, the occasional incidents of hooliganism continued to be reported.[152][153][154]. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Adele Bob Marley Charles Bronson Famous Tottenham Fans Phil Collins Sir Alan Sugar Spurs Aim to do an Atletico as Stadium Delays Prove Costly The businessman actually owned a stake in the club up until 2007, when he sold his percentage for 25 million and he will go down in Spurs history as the man who signed Jurgen Klinsmann when he was the clubs owner. Everywhere we go. Russell Crowe. You are already a Tottenham legend!! He once saw Tyrone Mings at a petrol station in Bournemouth but felt far too short to ask for a photo. [50] It was once the largest supporters club in the country; it had nearly 4,000 members in 1950, over 6,000 in the early 1970s and once reached 10,000 with members from around the world, such as Malta, South Africa, Australia, the United States and the Scandinavian countries. There is even a clip of her on YouTube belting our Glory, Glory Tottenham Hotspur.. [72][73], In the 201112 season, The Fighting Cock set up an informal grouping, the 1882 Movement, to support the team and improve the atmosphere in the stadium. The song originated in 1961 after Spurs completed the Double in 196061, and the club entered the European Cup for the first time. The order is not totally based on worldwide fame, I have also taken into account how involved they are in and around the club for a few of the nominees. Leeds is a one-club city, making Leeds United massively supported. Leicester - Gary Lineker 10). One day he will hope to read the news, once again, of a major Spurs trophy. See Sting, Cheryl Cole, Brian Blessed, Gabby Logan, James Bay, Sam Fender and even Tony Blair, whose prized possession is a No.9 shirt signed by Alan Shearer. Likewise, Prince Harry reportedly supports Arsenal but hasnt spoken as much about football as his brother, William. He is a legend at clubs like Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, and has managed other top teams like Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. The match will take place at Bramall Lane. [143][144] A phrase also commonly repeated by rival fans is "Lads, it's Tottenham", first said by former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson in a pre-match team-talk, to show that Tottenham are weak and easily beatable. As one of the biggest teams in England, Spurs continue to grow year-on-year, and of course, this leads to new fans joining the cause. Hes not the only surprising Spurs fan. Unfortunately, Chas passed away in 2018 but he will always be remembered. Liverpool - Lebron James 4). We talked about Crystal Palace instead. The singer will be hoping to see Contes side set fire to the rain next season, and will no doubt pop in to say hello as her side seeks to achieve hometown glory on all fronts. Hes the towns most famous export and has played gigs at the Amex. Des Lynam, Jon Snow (from the news, not Game of Thrones) and Simon Cowell are all Seagulls, though Cowell has admitted his is more of a passing interest than a full-blown fanatical devotion. The fanbase of Tottenham was initially drawn primarily from North London and the nearby Home counties, but the fanbase has expanded worldwide and there is now a great number of fans around the world. [126] and the Metropolitan Police no longer regards the chanting of "Yid" by Tottenham fans an arrestable offence. It was the hymn Glory, Glory Hallelujah being sung by 60,000 fans at White Hart Lane in our European Cup matches. Jamie Theakston and Michael Fish complete a whos who of yesteryear faces who also follow the Albion. [24], Tottenham Hotspur were formed by a group of schoolboys, and those who attended their matches in the early days were likely to be friends and families. ", "Football club attendances: Are fans getting the full picture? She was born in the Tottenham area of North London and she lived there until she was nine. As the biggest club in a major UK city, its understandable that Aston Villa have plenty of notable followers. Tom Holland has been a lifelong fan of the club, and has even tried doing his best recruitment job for the club when he. [61][62] Sugar blamed the actions by hostile fans when he decided to sell the club in 2000. Man. This rivalry is about the Tottenham fans believing Arsenal to be the invaders in their territory. Whether you're coming to find out team news, chat with friends for a while, or want to read the latest ITK (we cover all ITK relating to Spurs in one handy place), SC welcomes you. David Mitchell isn't a Tottenham fan. Tottenham Hotspur has an active fanbase that forms organisations to support the team and interact with other members. Their first opponents were Grnik Zabrze, the Polish champions, and after a hard-fought match Spurs suffered a 42 reverse. [37] Home attendances have since recovered, and average attendance numbers at Tottenham's former ground White Hart Lane in the 2000s were close to its all-seater capacity at between 35,000 and 36,000. As much as it would annoy them to pick David Hasselhoff over them as Manchester Citys biggest fan, though yes, apparently thats true theres no denying that Noel and Liam Gallagher are the two biggest Citizens going. Lucy Pinder, Chris Packham and David Frost all make the cut of famous Saints fans (some more famous than others), but probably the most famous must go to Craig David. [39] Their highest home attendance figure was recorded at the 201617 UEFA Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen, when 85,512 attended, a record for any English club. [75], Apart from The Lilywhite from the Spurs Supporters Club and the official Spurs Monthly magazine once published by Tottenham, many fanzines dedicated to the club have been published over the years, some of these were short-lived, but some lasted longer. Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur, [120] Both the World Jewish Congress and the Board of Deputies of British Jews have denounced the use of the "Yid", "Yiddo" and "Yid army" by fans. Tottenham Hotspur's most famous celebrity fans as Spiderman actor Tom Holland reveals Spurs love The Spider-man actor is among a number of A-listers to follow Tottenham Hotspur after revealing he would love to see Spurs in another Champions League final Spurs By Lee Wilmot Head of Football 15:30, 18 NOV 2021 Examples of songs created in the 201819 season are a song based on "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" to mock Arsenal's failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League,[104] and a song "Allez Allez Allez" (based on an Italian song "L'Estate Sta Finendo") celebrating a dramatic win over Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final.[105]. He was 74. Mention the words Leicester City and one man comes to mind. There's only one team in Manchester, so the old joke goes. Three-quarters of Black Sabbath, actor David Bradley and even former PM David Cameron all follow the claret and blue though Cameron did once forget which team he supported and claim to be a Hammer instead. [53] An early overseas supporters' club was formed in Malta in 1981 as a branch of the Spurs Supporters Club,[54] and another was formed in Norway in 1982. Just imagine John Cena speaking to Sir Alan Sugar. Hes undoubtedly one of the most famous fans of the club out there, as he remains instantly recognisable for film lovers. [88] "McNamara's Band" has been played at Tottenham's grounds for over half a century, now usually when the team emerge at half-time for the second half. The support for Tottenham Hotspur traditionally comes from the North London area and the nearby Home Counties such as Hertfordshire and parts of Essex. Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur, In the 1930s, even though the club was in Division Two most years, they had attendances of over 30,000 for many matches. As a congratulations in either 2013 or 2014 for her Grammy awards, Tottenham. At . [17] 80 million of them are said to be in Asia, with close to 45 million people in China, and Indonesia registered the most followers for the club on Facebook in 2014. [22], Historically, the club had a significant Jewish following from the Jewish communities in North and East London that sprung up in the late 19th and early 20th century. But the winner? His famous Youre fired catchphrase would have come in handy with the recent sacking of Nuno. On average, fans who attended the club's matches lived 4550 miles from the club in surveys. [57] LOTS failed to stop the redevelopment, but managed to keep a small part of The Shelf (referred to by fans as The Ledge, which lasted until the stadium became all-seater). The 2003 rugby hero Martin Johnson is also Leicester born and bred, meaning Lineker isnt the only famous England World Cup star from the area. The rivalry began in 1913 when Arsenal, then called Woolwich Arsenal, moved from the Manor Ground, Plumstead to Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, an area Tottenham considered to be their territory. The rapper was even seen behind the scenes at Spurs pre-season and has regularly tweeted transfer news. Michael Caine has followed the west Londoners through the thin as well as the thick, famously telling a reporter once that he was off to watch the Blues on his big high def telly. The host of the hit series The Apprentice and former chairman and part-owner of the club is still very vocal on social media in regards to Tottenham. Or why not treat yourself? In 2007, 30% of Spurs supporters earned more than 50,000,[5] and the average wage of the supporters was 45,000,[6] compared to the median average yearly salary for the country as a whole of around 20,000 at that time. 'S only one team in Manchester, so the old joke goes John Cena speaking to Sir Alan Sugar for! 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