Hooked in by Lineker and Gazza - fan stories
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We know the relationship between a football fan and their club is a special one so, as we gear up for the new season, we asked you to share why you fell in love with Tottenham and some of your favourite moments supporting them.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
Mikey: As an eight-year-old after Italia 90 and the heroics of Lineker and Gazza, there was only one team for me. That was cemented in 1991 by that Gazza semi-final and, sadly, the last time we won the FA Cup. Despite all the lows and those Spursy moments, my heart has never wavered. Banishing years of torment in May was pure joy. Seeing grown men cry and children who couldn't remember the last trophy celebrate at the stadium will never leave me. My boys don't know what they're in for!
Lindsay: The reason I started supporting Spurs is the classic- my dad. When he took me and a friend to our first live game for my 11th birthday, the love for the club really kicked in.
It's not been an easy ride being a Spurs fan that's for sure but they have my heart. From the old atmosphere at white Hart Lane, the drama and the highs (especially recently) to the pure love we have for our players and now being part of our group Women of the Lane, creating a safe space for all fans!
Mas: I came to England from Mauritius in July 1972. I was already a Spurs fan before I arrived in the UK. Spurs got to the final of the League Cup against Norwich the following season. I was determined to watch this game so I went to Wembley without a ticket and bought one on the black market. Ralph Coates scored the winner. This was the start of my passion for Spurs.
I watched them in the Uefa Cup final in 1984 at White Hart Lane and we won on penalties. It was an amazing night and I missed my last train to Ashford, Kent but did not care.
I am very pleased that my son and daughter also became Spurs fans- particularly my daughter who is very passionate about Spurs. We both went to Bilbao- we all know what happened! The best night ever as a Spurs fan.
