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The '''Tottenham Hotspur F.C.''' is a North ] ] team. It is often referred to as 'Spurs'. Their home ground is ]. '''Tottenham Hotspur F.C.''' are a North ] ] team, also known by the nickname '''Spurs'''. Their home ground is ].


The club was formed in 1882 by boys from Hotspur cricket club and from the local grammar school. Originally the club was known as 'Hotspur FC'. In 1884 The club was formed in ] by boys from Hotspur cricket club and from the local grammar school. Originally the club was known as ''Hotspur FC''. In ] the club was renamed ''Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Club''.
the club was re-named 'Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Club'.


The club has a long standing rivalry with their North London neighbors ] (formerly Woolwich Arsenal - originally from South London). The club has a long standing rivalry with its North London neighbours ] (formerly Woolwich Arsenal - originally from South London).


In the 1960-61 season, Spurs became the first team to achieve the league and FA Cup double in the 20th Century. In the 1960-61 season, Spurs became the first team to achieve the league and ] ] in the ].


They are one of only three teams to win the ] in consecutive years since the end of the ], the others being Arsenal and ]. Tottenham Hotspur was the first and so far only club to win the FA Cup as a Non-league club. They are one of only three teams to win the FA Cup in consecutive years since the end of the ], the others being Arsenal and ]. Tottenham Hotspur were the first and so far only team to win the FA Cup as a non-league club.


Tottenham Hotspur have been traditionally one of the biggest clubs in the English leagues. However, while remaining financially wealthy, Tottenham have failed to achieve any success in the previous decade, and have fallen far behind the big three of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Tottenham Hotspur have traditionally been one of the biggest clubs in the ]. However, while remaining financially wealthy, Tottenham have failed to achieve much success in recent years and have fallen far behind the big three of ], Arsenal and ].


Its present chairman is David Levy. Its current manager is David Pleat, who has replaced Glen Hoddle until a full time replacement can be found. Daniel Levy became chairman of the club in February ]. The club's director of football David Pleat was appointed caretaker manager after the departure of ] in September ].


'''Honours''' == Honours ==
*Football League Champions '''2''' *Football League Champions '''2'''
**1950-51, 1960-61. **1950-51, 1960-61.
*F.A. Cup Winners '''8''' *FA Cup Winners '''8'''
**1900-01, 1920-21, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1966-67, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1990-91. **1900-01, 1920-21, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1966-67, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1990-91.
*Football League Cup Winners '''3''' *Football ] Winners '''3'''
**1970-71, 1972-73, 1998-99 **1970-71, 1972-73, 1998-99
*European Cup-Winners' Cup Winners '''1''' *European ] Winners '''1'''
**1962-63. **1962-63.
*UEFA Cup Winners '''2''' *] Winners '''2'''
**1971-72, 1983-84. **1971-72, 1983-84.
*Football League Division Two Champions '''2''' *Football League Division Two Champions '''2'''
**1919-20, 1949-50. **1919-20, 1949-50.
*F.A.Charity Shield Winners '''7''' *FA ] Winners '''7'''
**1920-21, 1951-52, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1967-68 (joint), 1981-82 (joint), 1991-92 (joint). **1920-21, 1951-52, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1967-68 (joint), 1981-82 (joint), 1991-92 (joint).


Revision as of 16:11, 20 March 2004

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. are a North London Association football team, also known by the nickname Spurs. Their home ground is White Hart Lane.

The club was formed in 1882 by boys from Hotspur cricket club and from the local grammar school. Originally the club was known as Hotspur FC. In 1884 the club was renamed Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Club.

The club has a long standing rivalry with its North London neighbours Arsenal (formerly Woolwich Arsenal - originally from South London).

In the 1960-61 season, Spurs became the first team to achieve the league and FA Cup double in the 20th century.

They are one of only three teams to win the FA Cup in consecutive years since the end of the 19th century, the others being Arsenal and Newcastle Utd. Tottenham Hotspur were the first and so far only team to win the FA Cup as a non-league club.

Tottenham Hotspur have traditionally been one of the biggest clubs in the English Football League. However, while remaining financially wealthy, Tottenham have failed to achieve much success in recent years and have fallen far behind the big three of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Daniel Levy became chairman of the club in February 2001. The club's director of football David Pleat was appointed caretaker manager after the departure of Glenn Hoddle in September 2003.

Honours

  • Football League Champions 2
    • 1950-51, 1960-61.
  • FA Cup Winners 8
    • 1900-01, 1920-21, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1966-67, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1990-91.
  • Football League Cup Winners 3
    • 1970-71, 1972-73, 1998-99
  • European Cup Winners' Cup Winners 1
    • 1962-63.
  • UEFA Cup Winners 2
    • 1971-72, 1983-84.
  • Football League Division Two Champions 2
    • 1919-20, 1949-50.
  • FA Charity Shield Winners 7
    • 1920-21, 1951-52, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1967-68 (joint), 1981-82 (joint), 1991-92 (joint).

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