“How very Spursy!” Yes, it’s a saying that often slips off our lips. I have to admit to having a soft spot for Spurs going back to the 1970s. Probably because of a certain Jimmy Greaves. I think their new stadium is the best in the UK and on the basis that “an enemy of my enemy” is a friend of mine, it’s obvious that I should keep an eye out for them. Additionally, I think Ange is a great manager and it’s sad to see them struggle. They were knocked out of the Carabao on Thursday and yesterday it was Aston Villa who dumped them out of the FA Cup. Obviously, Ange is in the firing line BUT let’s look at previous managers.
Jose M doing a great job in Turkey (although we know he is longing to return to the UK and manage Gillingham!), Conte is doing a sensational job in Italy and, of course, Nuno Espírito Santo is doing an equally sensational job at Nottingham Forest. Could it be that it is NOT the managers who have all struggled to various degrees at White Hart Lane that are at fault. They have all done well before AND after their short stays with Spurs. Should we not be looking at Daniel Levy? I could draw parallels with the shambles that is Gillingham but I am so appalled and upset by Saturday’s debacle at Barrow that I had best not. As always, your thoughts are welcome.

I was watching the highlights of Villa v Spurs and noted that one positive was that they at least played in their first choice shirt. Too many away teams change to a second, third or special edition kit when there is absolutely no need. Spurs were unmistakeably Spurs and Villa were unmistakeably Villa. Well done, guys!

As I was musing this, as if by magic, a Spurs shirt appeared in my timeline. Zuckerberg’s algos are frightening! I know the seller through FB and know he does great work for cancer charities so it would have been rude not to bid! Is this not a truly iconic shirt. Holsten (undrinkable pils) – a great sponsor.
You immediately think Lineker, Gazza, Mabbutt. Your mind wanders to the great Liverpool Candy shirt with Rush, Molby and Jones in front of Grobbelaar! Classic, iconic, emblematic – you choose the word.

If you want to own this piece of history Dave is Notleydave69. Click here to view Incidentally he has several dozen other Tottenham items on sale.



As a bit of fun, I will throw in a programme of the final to the winning bidder.

Let’s catch up with Darren, Christian and Pitchside tomorrow. I am still trying to calm down about Gillingham!