[38] In the 201718 season, when Tottenham used the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium as its home ground, it had the second highest average attendance in the Premier League at nearly 68,000. Rather like Chelsea, they're situated in west London but still, boasting the likes of Hugh Grant, Barry from Eastenders, Richard Osman, Keith Chegwin and Eminem (apparently) is impressive. [145][146], There had been a number of incidents of hooliganism involving Spurs fans, most notably in the 1970s and 1980s. !" [136] A new word that has gained wide currency among fans as well as the media to become part of football lexicon is "Spursy". With that said, from professional wrestlers to rappers, and Spider-Man, himself, weve taken a look at which celebrities support Tottenham Hotspur, via Spurs Web. Gary Barlow counts himself a Liverpool fan but given Take That pal Robbie Williamss links to Soccer Aid, if he was as big a fan as Robbie, wed probably all know about it. "Bill eventually became Mr Tottenham Hotspur, and produced such a dazzling team at White Hart Lane that they won the double and played the game in a way that was an object lesson to everybody" - Brian Clough "Bill Nick always wanted us to win with style and entertain the fans. For example, in 1897, Spurs fans upset by a goal given resulting from what appeared to be a handball attacked three Luton players, and the Northumberland Park ground was then closed for two weeks by the FA as punishment. An album of Spurs players singing songs was released to commemorate the 1967 FA Cup Final. [137][138][139][140][141] The adjective "Spursy", and its derived noun "Spursiness",[142] denotes a certain fragility in the team that consistently fail to live up to expectations and crumble within sight of victory. Take your pick. [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. (which commonly appears in written form as COYS). Within a few years the home matches of the club drew crowds of up to 4,000, although these were non-paying spectators as they played on public ground at that time. Mark White has been a staff writer on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, writing pieces for both online and the magazine. The former basketball player knows all about reaching impressive heights, and will hope that Conte and co can match his success eventually. The song has also been adapted for use by other clubs such as Manchester United and Leeds United since.[86]. Making all the noise [133] The rivalry with Chelsea started in the 1967 FA Cup Final, the first ever all-London final that was won by a Tottenham team that featured former Chelsea players Terry Venables and Jimmy Greaves. Given that he was born in Trinidad and Tobago, his Spurs support is something of a surprise. Not only is M herself a. Bath Rihanna was friends with Mesut Ozil, but wed wager that she hasnt been through the hardships of the Nicklas Bendtner days to truly call herself a Gooner. What is John Cena's favorite team? It arguably doesnt get cooler than Tom Holland or Spider-Man in a way, himself, does it? [117][118], The use of "Yid" as a self-identification, however, has been controversial; some argued that the word is offensive and its use by Spurs fans "legitimis[es] references to Jews in football",[119] and that such racist abuse should be stamped out in football. But even Ron Burgundy probably cant argue with Alfie. [94], Fans often use familiar tunes popularly sung at various football grounds as chants, but with lyrics tailored to the club. Beatle Paul McCartney grew up an Everton fan but later admitted he supports local rivals Liverpool as well, given his connection to the city and some of the Reds biggest stars. A special mention must go to rapper Dave, who openly references the club in his music and was even been pictured trying to tap up Jadon Sancho for a move while the winger was at Dortmund. Dominic Monaghan is best known for his role in the movie adaptations of "Lord of the Rings". How many world championships has he won? Everywhere we go, Damon Albarn from Gorillaz has had a season ticket most of his adult life too, and even led a chant at a gig in Belgium, in tribute to Eden Hazard. In the 1930s, even though the club was in Division Two most years, they had attendances of over 30,000 for many matches. Then manager of Spurs, Bill Nicholson, wrote in his autobiography: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. [92] A number of songwriters who are fans of the club have written songs for the club which were released as singles. BA1 1UA. Amex is a nice stadium, mind. The great shame is that they wont be.The way they are repeatedly able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory is astonishing.Thank you @rafabenitezwebMike Ashley - get out of OUR club https://t.co/O0khI17op1June 24, 2019. [107][27] Antisemitic chants directed at the club and its supporters by rival fans have been heard since the 1960s, with abusive chants using "Yids" to describe Spurs fans, or "Yiddo Yiddo", or hissing to simulate the sound of gassing of Jews in concentration camps. [111][112] The "yid" word has become so commonly associated with Tottenham that in January 2020 the Oxford English Dictionary extended the definition of "yid" to "a supporter of or player for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club". It just goes to show that even those with all the fame in the world are just like us; consistently refreshing Twitter to get the latest news on their club. Arsenal - JAY Z, Idris Elba 2). [93] Another song written by a fan Harold Spiro titled "Nice One Cyril", originally written about a Spurs player Cyril Knowles, is sometimes still used as a chant, most recently for the Korean player Son Heung-min. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. Part of us hopes that he still keeps a keen eye on the club, but hes a very busy man, with four movies starring him slated to come out across the next few years, as per IMDB. [78][79][80][81][82], Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur, Away from Hollywood, Wahlberg has previously been pictured wearing a Spurs shirt as he, pledged his allegiance for the North London club, whilst also taking aim at bitter rivals Arsenal, Part of us hopes that he still keeps a keen eye on the club, but hes a very busy man, with four movies starring him slated to come out across the next few years, as per, The famous actor even had the privilege of, narrating the final video at White Hart Lane. All you have to do is tell us which celebrities are really Spurs fans in the quiz below! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. According to rumours, she took a shine to Cesc Fabregas when Arsenal visited the palace years ago: if she is a Hammer, shed have been livid with him joining Chelsea. His boxer pal Tony Bellew is a diehard toffee himself, but perhaps not the most well-known of celebrities to follow them. 9 of Tottenham's most passionate celebrity fans Jamie Allen 9 years ago Tottenham have their share of celebrity fans. No credit card needed. His dad owned a market stall in the town centre and on uni open days at Leicester University, students are shown where Linekers parents live en route to the accommodation. Advertisement. Probably not. Like DeVito, he has also been slandered as a. [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. Arsenal fan e-mails. Brian . 3. A prime example is after Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo they gained millions of fan following. It was the hymn Glory, Glory Hallelujah being sung by 60,000 fans at White Hart Lane in our European Cup matches. 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Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur, They have collectively won 46 elite trophies which makes them the third-most successful English club ever. Yep, thats right, the A-list actor, Mark Wahlberg is actually a Spurs fan. Quiz! Jason Sudeikis Estimated Net Worth: 20 million Photo Sales Next Page Page 1 of 2 Tottenham England Alan Sugar Suspects Hollywood I don't know how it started or who started it, but it took over the ground like a religious feeling. But in terms of who takes the title of the most famous, its hard to argue with Prince William. George Achillea. 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]. Many fanzines, blogs, podcasts and fans websites have been dedicated to the club and the fans have long-standing rivalries with several other clubs; the most notable of which is with near neighbours Tottenham Hotspur, with whom they regularly contest the North London derby . [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. Everywhere we go. The club werent in the best state when Sugar left as chairman, mind, but he is still often seen on British television, fronting our version of The Apprentice. [61][62] Sugar blamed the actions by hostile fans when he decided to sell the club in 2000. Cardiff City. Their paths crossed with Tottenham in the early 80s and songs such as Ossies Dream can still be heard echoing around the ground to this very day. is a lifelong Tottenham fan, and counts Steve Perryman as a good friend after the pair worked together at Exeter City. Ex-Sky Sports presenter Natalie Sawyer and Yes keyboard Rick Wakeman are both fans, too: we like to imagine them sat together. She is one of the most famous singers of her generation and is often also seen as one of the very best. Rocky star Sylvester Stallone is reportedly a big enough fan of Everton to regret not buying them in 2007. The Daily Mail report that Tottenham scout Jeff Vetere has left the . The support for Tottenham Hotspur traditionally comes from the North London area and the nearby Home Counties such as Hertfordshire and parts of Essex. His brother even once played and scored for the club. [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. Newcastle is a massive city with massive fans. 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. You still would. Cook is in good company though. It's not even close: Margot Robbie has said she's a Fulham fan and been pictured with a Whites' scarf. [59][60] Other groups formed to campaign on various issues include Tottenham Action Group, and Save Our Spurs formed to pressure Sugar to sell the club. Despite going a goal down in the first minute, Spurs hit back to put six beyond Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in a fantastic performance. That's pretty impressive - though it's reported that the Hollywood A-lister is a Bee thanks to restauranteur Dan Tana, so it's unlikely she'd be able to pick Thomas Frank out of a line-up. Till we win the Football League. The song originated in 1961 after Spurs completed the Double in 196061, and the club entered the European Cup for the first time. [69][70][71] After the club withdrew from the Super League, club chairman Daniel Levy proposed plans for a Club Advisory Panel of supporters and their representation on the board. Good luck Liverpool!XxL&Ben MawsonJune 1, 2019. He will see them win the Premier League one day in this life or the next. The baddie music from the Star Wars prequels is played when Darth Maul kills Qui-Gon Jinn, and also when a mascot gets to hold hands with Son Heung-min. Our 19/20 third kit was promoted by AJ Tracey and he is constantly referencing the club in his songs. Spurs fans on their way home after their team lost at Derby damaged the train carrying them. [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. If hed had his Spidey mask on, it might have been different. And only one of them played Forrest Gump Bournemouth isn't exactly a big town and its club aren't particularly big, either. Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Pat Jennings punches the ball away from the goal and clear of Leeds United player Jack Charlton in 1969 The infamous game in 1935 when the German team gave the Nazi. Georgi Kinkladze is still friends with the Gallagher brothers to this day. 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 Arsenal are followed by politicians (Keir Starmer, John Bercow, Jeremy Corbyn), comedians (Dara OBriain, Matt Lucas, Alan Davies) and actors (Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Daisy Ridley) alike. Kasabian guitarist Sergio Pizzorno is not just a decent player as proven on Soccer Aid and Soccer AM hes so crazy about his club that he wore their socks when having trials with another club. It initially supported the youth-team and under-21 fixtures, but later extended to the main senior matches. One person died, whilst 229 were arrested. Of Wolves fans who actually know theyre fans, Beverly Knight, Eric Idle, Edward Elgar and apparently Mike Tyson have all been reported to follow the club. Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan was apparently once shocked when star of Schindlers List, Star Wars and Taken, Liam Neeson, phoned him asking for tickets to Selhurst Park. As previously mentioned he revealed with GQ that he would love to see a Tottenham vs Brentford match, as he pledges his allegiance to Tottenham and his uncle Brentford. The thing I love most is being a Yid. They have published fanzines and established an online presence in fansites, forums and blogs dedicated to the club. Facebook Logo . Lineker isnt the only talented footballer with allegiances to Leicester. The Kaiser Chiefs are named after Leeds legend Lucas Radebe's former club, while Nasser Hussain, Nick Faldo and Ken Hom all follow the Whites. This shows his knowledge that Bale started off at left-back, however, I think the disrespect to Rose here is uncalled for. Spurs fans have created their own rival versions but no one version has so far caught on among fans. Forest were massive in the 70s so it's no surprise that they've had their fair share of famous fans over the years. 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. ", "Hotspur Towers - The Spurs Supporters Club", "Football: Tottenham supporters are united in anger at board's decision", "Profile: Wish you'd never joined the club? It's been a bloody murderous journey. Company number: 13367321, Comedy legend Leslie Phillips? The other top spots are taken by recent champions league regulars and other members of the so called 'Big Six'; Chelsea (2nd), Manchester City (3rd), Liverpool (4th), Arsenal (5th) and Tottenham (6th). It goes without saying, Gallagher recalled. 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. When hes not producing top 40s, he can often be seen. League and Freddy Adu's fall. Pick almost any famous face from the city and you'll fine they might be blue rather than red: Ian Curtis, Johnny Marr, Rick Wakeman, Alan Carr, Timothy Dalton and Alan Rickman are or were all reported followers. [15], Estimates of the size of the club's fanbase vary, the club claims to have three million fans in the UK,[16] and over 180 million around the world who follow the team's progress. 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