remember91
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For any of you not familiar with the Spurs Legends, they're a seniors team made up of ex-spurs player who play occasional tournaments and charity games.
Looking at the current side though, with a couple of exceptions, I find it kind of difficult to call them legends.
I'm sure that the likes of Stuart Nethercott and David Howells were faithful servants of the club and I have more than enough respect for these guys who are doing their little bit for charity and obviously still love putting on the jersey, but it's not quite fantasy football.
If you were to see a charity match of retired ex-pros, the guys who were fantastic on and off the pitch and clearly loved club who would be in it?
Mine would be:
Eric Thorstvedt - First goalkeeper I can remember, proper character, was the only Spurs player at the '94 World Cup. Eric the Viking, we loved him he loved us.
Dean Austin - Yes I know not the most glamorous, but we've had more talented fullbacks who throw tantrums and gone off to Newcastle (Yes that Newcastle!), but this guy was a first teamer for years and spent the majority of his career here.
Justin Edinburgh - Similar to Dean Austin, Ziege was probably better, but his Spurs career was fleeting, Edingburgh was in for the long haul. One of my angriest Spurs moments was his sending off in the cup final to the coward Robbie Savage.
Gary Mabbut - What can I say about this guy. He was the club captain, an International player, he played for us for over a decade, he's the last Spurs captain to lift the FA Cup, he was diabetic, so for him playing at that level meant he had to put in much more work than anyone else to overcome it and he loves the club so much he's still an ambassador for the club. Spurs through and through and through.
Sol Ca... Just Kidding, Ledley King - If you claim to be a Spurs fan and do not know about this incredible guy, you should probably have a deep think about what direction your life is going. May have to play with crutches, I wouldn't care. The King.
Glenn Hoddle - People who don't remember him will probably know him as a slightly annoying pundit and ex-england boss with some peculiar beliefs. But as a player he came through the youth ranks at one of are darkest times, after relegation and went on to become possibly the most technically gifted English player of all time taking us to both European and Domestic glory. Obviously loves the club and when he was England manager, the players were allegedly intimidated by how much better he was on the training ground than them. Obviously still has it and I would love to see him put on that white jersey again and ping a couple of those pinpoint 50 yard passes for old times sake.
Paul Gascoigne - Fantastic player, interesting character. With Gazza, just to see him fit and healthy enough to play 90 minutes, would bring a smile to my face. Had his best years with us but was never quite that good again after the big money transfer abroad (Gareth Bale take note). Won the 91 Fa Cup almost single handedly and for that all too short season was probably the best player on earth.
Darren Anderton - A lot of people seem to hate this guy which I don't understand. He played most of his career with us, he turned down the chance to play for Man Utd and he wasn't a bad player. In the mid-early 90's he was our International (First XI in the last England team to reach a semi) star player in a team that had a lot of dross. I don't know if he would last 90 minutes, but in my book he is still a Spurs legend.
David Ginola - Didn't spend the longest time with us, but has stated on numerous occasions that he loved Spurs more than any other club he played for and is clearly still a huge fan. A charismatic guy who was a joy to watch on the pitch, the sheer definition of sexy football. If he wished to get intimate with my girlfriend I would pop down the shop to pick up the condoms.
Teddy Sheringham - Our highest ever premiership scorer an 9th highest in total which is an incredible achievement considering his game was based around creating for others. Another guy who was clearly a Spurs fan. Didn't have any pace, but had the footballing brain to always be two steps ahead of the game. Could've probably walked through a whole game and still probably win it. Sugar was criticized for not signing Bergkamp but we didn't need Bergkamp. Teddy was our cerebral total footballer.
Jimmy Greaves - Cheating I know, as I never actually saw him play, but a true Spurs man, our highest ever scorer and quite a personality too. I know he's getting on a bit now, but I would love to see if he is the natural finisher that I have been told so many times that he is, and with that midfield I reckon he'll probably get a couple of opportunities.
Sorry this turned out to be a little longer than I originally intended, but I would love to see these guys play one last time with the cockerel on their chest and I reckon if they could get this XI together and played some matches for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation we could probably sell out the lane five times over.
I would love to see what players other people suggest and why, just going through that XI brought back so many memories, not a man on that list I wouldn't buy a pint.
Looking at the current side though, with a couple of exceptions, I find it kind of difficult to call them legends.
I'm sure that the likes of Stuart Nethercott and David Howells were faithful servants of the club and I have more than enough respect for these guys who are doing their little bit for charity and obviously still love putting on the jersey, but it's not quite fantasy football.
If you were to see a charity match of retired ex-pros, the guys who were fantastic on and off the pitch and clearly loved club who would be in it?
Mine would be:
Eric Thorstvedt - First goalkeeper I can remember, proper character, was the only Spurs player at the '94 World Cup. Eric the Viking, we loved him he loved us.
Dean Austin - Yes I know not the most glamorous, but we've had more talented fullbacks who throw tantrums and gone off to Newcastle (Yes that Newcastle!), but this guy was a first teamer for years and spent the majority of his career here.
Justin Edinburgh - Similar to Dean Austin, Ziege was probably better, but his Spurs career was fleeting, Edingburgh was in for the long haul. One of my angriest Spurs moments was his sending off in the cup final to the coward Robbie Savage.
Gary Mabbut - What can I say about this guy. He was the club captain, an International player, he played for us for over a decade, he's the last Spurs captain to lift the FA Cup, he was diabetic, so for him playing at that level meant he had to put in much more work than anyone else to overcome it and he loves the club so much he's still an ambassador for the club. Spurs through and through and through.
Sol Ca... Just Kidding, Ledley King - If you claim to be a Spurs fan and do not know about this incredible guy, you should probably have a deep think about what direction your life is going. May have to play with crutches, I wouldn't care. The King.
Glenn Hoddle - People who don't remember him will probably know him as a slightly annoying pundit and ex-england boss with some peculiar beliefs. But as a player he came through the youth ranks at one of are darkest times, after relegation and went on to become possibly the most technically gifted English player of all time taking us to both European and Domestic glory. Obviously loves the club and when he was England manager, the players were allegedly intimidated by how much better he was on the training ground than them. Obviously still has it and I would love to see him put on that white jersey again and ping a couple of those pinpoint 50 yard passes for old times sake.
Paul Gascoigne - Fantastic player, interesting character. With Gazza, just to see him fit and healthy enough to play 90 minutes, would bring a smile to my face. Had his best years with us but was never quite that good again after the big money transfer abroad (Gareth Bale take note). Won the 91 Fa Cup almost single handedly and for that all too short season was probably the best player on earth.
Darren Anderton - A lot of people seem to hate this guy which I don't understand. He played most of his career with us, he turned down the chance to play for Man Utd and he wasn't a bad player. In the mid-early 90's he was our International (First XI in the last England team to reach a semi) star player in a team that had a lot of dross. I don't know if he would last 90 minutes, but in my book he is still a Spurs legend.
David Ginola - Didn't spend the longest time with us, but has stated on numerous occasions that he loved Spurs more than any other club he played for and is clearly still a huge fan. A charismatic guy who was a joy to watch on the pitch, the sheer definition of sexy football. If he wished to get intimate with my girlfriend I would pop down the shop to pick up the condoms.
Teddy Sheringham - Our highest ever premiership scorer an 9th highest in total which is an incredible achievement considering his game was based around creating for others. Another guy who was clearly a Spurs fan. Didn't have any pace, but had the footballing brain to always be two steps ahead of the game. Could've probably walked through a whole game and still probably win it. Sugar was criticized for not signing Bergkamp but we didn't need Bergkamp. Teddy was our cerebral total footballer.
Jimmy Greaves - Cheating I know, as I never actually saw him play, but a true Spurs man, our highest ever scorer and quite a personality too. I know he's getting on a bit now, but I would love to see if he is the natural finisher that I have been told so many times that he is, and with that midfield I reckon he'll probably get a couple of opportunities.
Sorry this turned out to be a little longer than I originally intended, but I would love to see these guys play one last time with the cockerel on their chest and I reckon if they could get this XI together and played some matches for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation we could probably sell out the lane five times over.
I would love to see what players other people suggest and why, just going through that XI brought back so many memories, not a man on that list I wouldn't buy a pint.
