[41][42][43], The club moved to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019, and attendance averaged between 59 and 60,000 in the first two seasons at the new stadium. Keep up to date with all the latest Tottenham news and opinion by following SpursWebs Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. It arguably doesnt get cooler than Tom Holland or Spider-Man in a way, himself, does it? After the First World War, the club had 20 years of high attendances. 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. Leeds is a one-club city, making Leeds United massively supported. Love him or loathe him, its probably James Corden for the most famous. Threads 121,590 Messages 7,504,640 [88], The fans sing a number of songs that identify themselves with the club, such as "We are Tottenham, Super Tottenham, We are Tottenham, From the Lane" sung to the tune of "Sailing",[89] or express their love for the club, such as "We love you Tottenham, we do". [121] Some Jewish fans of the club, however, have written in support of its use, including Simon Schama, Frank Furedi, Gerald Jacobs and David Aaronovitch. [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. https://twitter.com/pauljmcgann/status/443323652600528896 13. Learn how your comment data is processed. [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. [34], The attendance figures for Tottenham's home matches have fluctuated over the years. , current Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash is, in fact, a Spurs fan when it comes to football. Tottenham Hotspur - Adele, Tom Holland 7). [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. [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. 18 seasons in the NBA to his name, in which was an All-Star on eight occasions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The club has one of the best attendance figures in the Premier League for its matches, and it holds the record attendances in the Premier League. Great to have you with us. pic.twitter.com/j4avG5Fi3ASeptember 9, 2017, Luke Skywalker supports Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sherlock Holmes wannabe, universe jumper and also very good actor Benedict Cumberbatch often takes part in community initiatives around football. I don't know how it started or who started it, but it took over the ground like a religious feeling. Born and raised in Seven Sisters, the 15 time Grammy Awards winner has been spotted many a time holding a Tottenham flag high above her head at our home games. Spurs fans, try . Five times between 1950 and 1962, Tottenham had the highest average attendance in England, with over 55,000 recorded in the 195051 season. 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. Everywhere we go, It initially supported the youth-team and under-21 fixtures, but later extended to the main senior matches. United most famous fans. Mark White has been a staff writer on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, writing pieces for both online and the magazine. [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. Simon Raymonde - (Cocteau Twins and the Lillies) Adele - (Tottenham born singing sensation) Hunter Davies (Thinking man's Sport Journalist) Richie Benaud (Cricket Legend) Patsy Kensit (Actress & former Mrs Gallagher) Richard Littlejohn (Media Person) Proper Spurs in his own unreconstructed way He was 74. If you are from America on the other hand I would be extremely surprised if you had not. as Antonio Contes side defeated Norwich City 5-0 on the final day of last season. [35][36] However, average attendances fell below 21,000 in the 198586 season. Everywhere we go, He is always interacting with fans on Twitter and his love for the club cannot be questioned. [131], They also have rivalries with fellow London clubs Chelsea and West Ham United, albeit on a less intense level. They have published fanzines and established an online presence in fansites, forums and blogs dedicated to the club. As a congratulations in either 2013 or 2014 for her Grammy awards, Tottenham. [33] They joined the Football League in 1908, and home attendances steadily increased. Here's your team's A-list supporter. 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. Well, I suppose better to have him on your side than against it I suppose. Answer: The answer is Yes, she is. On average, fans who attended the club's matches lived 4550 miles from the club in surveys. Kinkiest Fan: Bill Clinton Long before he was porking Monica Lewinsky in the White House with a cigar, Bill used to watch Chelsea when he lived in Oxford in the 60's. They will always have a place in the Spurs faithful heart. [24] The decision in 1935 to hold a friendly match between Nazi Germany and England at White Hart Lane therefore led to protests from the Jewish communities. [110] Some fans view adopting "Yid" as a way of reclaiming the word as a badge of honour and pride, helping defuse its power as an insult. Gary Lineker doesnt just take the crown of Leicesters most famous fan and player, but their most famous son while hes at it. [30] Their matches soon attracted the attention of the locals in the growing suburbs of Tottenham, and the first competitive game by Tottenham in 1885 recorded a figure of 400 spectators. A new sound was heard in English football in the 19612 season. Adele, arguably the most famous celebrity on this list, has made no secret of her love for Tottenham Hotspur over the years, with the 33-year-old record-breaking artist being born in the Tottenham area and a fan since childhood. Till we win the Football League. They have collectively won 46 elite trophies which makes them the third-most successful English club ever. He was introduced to the club by his dad who grew up within a mile of White Hart Lane. The angels were allowed on the perimeter of the pitch and their fervour whipped up the home fans who responded with a rendition of "Glory Glory Hallelujah", which is still sung on terraces at White Hart Lane and other football grounds. 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You will receive a verification email shortly. 9 of Tottenham's most passionate celebrity fans Jamie Allen 9 years ago Tottenham have their share of celebrity fans. Many residents actually support Southampton, so picking a most famous fan is a tough ask. [31] A United League match against Arsenal in 1898 drew 14,000 spectators, and such high attendances necessitated a move to a larger ground. [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. At number one is John Cena, the man who, we promise you, has been seen in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt, and can actually be seen if you squint hard enough. But he grew up a Tottenham Hotspur fan, citing Jimmy Greaves and the fantastic white shirts for his fandom. The actor Warren Mitchell, who played Alf Garnett, the most famous West Ham fan ever, is a big Spurs fan in real life. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. Ant and Dec are the Toons most famous export/s, appear on the odds list to manage the club every time the manager's job is vacant. Its unsurprising then that the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Megan Fox, Justin Timberlake, Steve Coogan and Thom Yorke are all Red Devils. Jason Sudeikis Estimated Net Worth: 20 million Photo Sales Next Page Page 1 of 2 Tottenham England Alan Sugar Suspects Hollywood Tottenham Hotspur FC Fan Playlist - playlist by Sport Playlists | Spotify Home Search Your Library Create Playlist Privacy Center Cookies Preview of Spotify Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. 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. 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. Cardiff City. It's been a bloody murderous journey. . 35. The RnB singer has been a fan of the club all his life, but he often misses midweek games, given that hes usually making love on Wednesday. I am bound to have missed some out of this list and I am also willing to admit there was also bias involved when putting this list together. 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. The 7 best chants the Chelsea fans sing at Stamford Bridge and the 2 that take aim at Tottenham A song that reverberates around a football ground can whip up an atmosphere in no time. Well be right.May 15, 2019. Cloake and Fisher are life-long fans of Tottenham Hotspur and season ticket holders. [18] A survey in 2019 indicates that there are 19.7 million followers on a number of social media platforms worldwide. To the shores of Sicily, We will fight, fight, fight for United. Well, two. 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. While Jay-Z and Chris Martin have visited the Emirates in recent years, there isnt much proof that the pair are diehards. Ex-Sky Sports presenter Natalie Sawyer and Yes keyboard Rick Wakeman are both fans, too: we like to imagine them sat together. In terms of the most famous fan, Will Ferrell is up there: hes appeared at Soccer Aid and now owns Los Angeles FC, so its genuine support, rather than wanting to look cool and fit in with other celebrities. Rival fans have taken great delight in reminding Spurs supporters that they did not win anything in 2001 or 2011, so perhaps that luck was solely confined to the 20th century. The Sexiest Fan: Gerri Halliwell Oh, don't judge. Tom Hanks is apparently a big Villa fan since 2001, no less. She was born in the Tottenham area of North London and she lived there until she was nine. Pre-money, too. This reportedly is down to the majority of her family supporting the North London based club. As the biggest club in a major UK city, its understandable that Aston Villa have plenty of notable followers. And the stories never disappoint, with random allegiances to the team the likely reason, whilst some celebrities have, in fact, been lifelong fans. An analysis by the Oxford Internet Institute that maps the locations of football fans using tweets about Premier League clubs during the 201213 season showed Tottenham to be the most popular on Twitter in 11 London boroughs (mostly in the North London area) and around 60 postcodes, compared to 3 London boroughs and 25 postcodes for Arsenal. Company number: 13367321, Comedy legend Leslie Phillips? 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. Here's a few of the most passionate: Mathew Horne 'I'm a. SW1882 Ltd - Suite 8 Homes House, 253 Cowbridge Road West, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 5TD Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. [76][77] There are many fansites, forums, blogs and podcasts dedicated to the club. It's not even close: Margot Robbie has said she's a Fulham fan and been pictured with a Whites' scarf. ", and "When the Year Ends in One", some of which are still sung 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 Although he did have a soft spot for Arsenal as during the war they played their games at White Hart Lane. Tottenham have earmarked Montpellier forward Elye Wahi as a potential summer signing amid the ongoing speculation over Harry Kane's long-term future at the club, according to reports. 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. Well, two, depending on whether you call him Norman Cook or Fatboy Slim. Their bands are quite famous, too more when combined and together they recorded a song dedicated to ex-winger Jota. There was a problem. as the North London club bowed out of the historic stadium. [7] The club is located in one of the most ethnically diverse and poorest parts of London, Northumberland Park in Haringey,[8] but only 89% of people of non-White ethnic background attended their matches according to the 2007 and 2008 surveys, although that is higher than the national average of 6%. Spurs were away at Newcastle United when in the 40th minute, fans started calling for help amid a medical emergency in the crowd. [74] The movement did not have a formal membership but those involved were mostly younger fans, the gathering of these fans however led to the club banning them from certain section of the stadium, later allocating a block of seats to these fans. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals for FFT and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. Sheffield United vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 7.55pm GMT kick-off tonight, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 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