It's simple! [6][4] The fanbase is also predominantly male, with around 1113% of its supporters female in the 2007/2008 surveys, which is below the average of 15% for Premier League clubs. Really though, theres only ever going to be one winner. Those in the North Stand sing "We're the Paxton". Man City - Noel and Liam Gallagher 5). The London club Tottenham Hotspur has one of the largest fan bases in England. Given that hes won a Bafta for his comedic talents, hes clearly got some time on his hands! But did she call Dimitri Payet a judas when he left? [20][21] The growth of fans worldwide is driven to some extent by the ubiquity of Premier League matches broadcast around the world, but some overseas fans also travel to London to attend Tottenham matches, with 40,000 having visited White Hart Lane in 2014. That's pretty impressive - though it's reported that the Hollywood A-lister is a Bee thanks to restauranteur Dan Tana, so it's unlikely she'd be able to pick Thomas Frank out of a line-up. Maurice Norman (1955-66) A loyal servant to the club, he played over 400 times for Spurs. There's only one team in Manchester, so the old joke goes. Louis van Gaal is a legend at Barcelona, Ajax and Bayern Munich. 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. [94], Fans often use familiar tunes popularly sung at various football grounds as chants, but with lyrics tailored to the club. Arsenal - JAY Z, Idris Elba 2). Unfortunately, Chas passed away in 2018 but he will always be remembered. [135], A number of words and phrases are often repeated by rival fans to taunt Tottenham fans. Drummer Will Champion, however, has a season ticket at Southampton. As a Spurs fan, it may well sit alongside some of his acting roles as his favourite moment, although it might have been topped by his Oscar win for the screenplay for Belfast. One of the most famous Tottenham fans and musicians, Chas Hodges, one half of the musical duo Chas & Dave, passed away from organ failure after a battle with cancer. Eamon Holmes got into United because of George Best and even read a eulogy at his funeral. [11] Tottenham has seen a sharp rise in ticket prices in the Premier League era, and it had the most expensive season tickets in the Premier League in the 20182020 seasons. A special mention must go to rapper Dave, who openly references the club in his music and was even been pictured trying to tap up Jadon Sancho for a move while the winger was at Dortmund. Pre-money, too. Yep, thats right, the A-list actor, Mark Wahlberg is actually a Spurs fan. The Spur was first published in 1988 and lasted until 1994, others include My Eyes Have Seen the Glory (MEHSTG) which was published in the early 1990s to 2007, and CADD (Cock A Doodle Do) from the mid to late 1990s. This rivalry is about the Tottenham fans believing Arsenal to be the invaders in their territory. But whos the biggest? [115][116] A later survey released in December 2019 showed close to half of its respondents (45%) either preferred to use it less (23%), or not use it altogether (22%), but 74% of the fans did use the word regularly or occasionally, with younger fans most likely to use the term (only 6% of those in the 1824 age group did not chant the word compared to 73% of those over 75). Wroclaw 2003. [1][2][3] However, the club being local is of lesser importance in recent times, a 2008 survey indicates that only 27% of fans first attended the club's home matches because it is local. Their bands are quite famous, too more when combined and together they recorded a song dedicated to ex-winger Jota. Well be right.May 15, 2019. Indisputably our most famous fan is Adele. Fan ranking of Tottenham's greatest ever players . Take your pick. [134] A survey in 2018 indicates that most Tottenham fans considered Arsenal their biggest rival, followed by Chelsea and West Ham, however, fans of Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham all regarded Tottenham their biggest Premier League rival. Dave Bautista Estimated Net Worth: 13 million Photo Sales 2. Big Mike even helped unveil Paul Pogba. One person died, whilst 229 were arrested. If you know anything about Tottenham youll know how much we love Chas & Dave. Company number: 13367321, Comedy legend Leslie Phillips? We found that the wealthiest clubs in the worldare also the most famous because they have the money to sign big-name players thus bringing in more fans. Cloake is a board member of the Tottenham Hotspur Supporter's Trust (THST), the author of several books on Tottenham's history, and a prominent voice on Spurs social media. [136] A new word that has gained wide currency among fans as well as the media to become part of football lexicon is "Spursy". [35][36] However, average attendances fell below 21,000 in the 198586 season. Dont think I watched the film he was promoting and and I hated doing celebrity interviews. When it comes to getting over the line, Nash knows exactly what it takes; Spurs, on the other hand, may not. 1 of 10. The 20-year . Beatle Paul McCartney grew up an Everton fan but later admitted he supports local rivals Liverpool as well, given his connection to the city and some of the Reds biggest stars. Ex-Sky Sports presenter Natalie Sawyer and Yes keyboard Rick Wakeman are both fans, too: we like to imagine them sat together. The late Bruce Forsyth has been credited by Guinness World Records as having the longest career for a male presenter in British television. It was once claimed that all Jews who attended football matches in the 1920s were Spurs supporters,[23] and it was also estimated that 10,000 Spurs supporters, around a third of those who attended a Tottenham match in 1935, were Jewish. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. https://twitter.com/pauljmcgann/status/443323652600528896 13. [17] 80 million of them are said to be in Asia, with close to 45 million people in China, and Indonesia registered the most followers for the club on Facebook in 2014. With Tom Holland recently revealing his love for the Lillywhites in an interview with GQ, I thought we should go through a list of our most famous fans. BA1 1UA. The newest member of the Tottenham fanbase is one of the brightest young film stars and current Spiderman, Tom Holland. See Sting, Cheryl Cole, Brian Blessed, Gabby Logan, James Bay, Sam Fender and even Tony Blair, whose prized possession is a No.9 shirt signed by Alan Shearer. Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you're looking for and rewards you. When hes not producing top 40s, he can often be seen. Top 10 Most Famous Arsenal Fans - Celebrity and Well know Gunner fans in the World. Advertisement. 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. He's certainly famous enough and displayed his fanatical devotion to the Tricky Trees by wearing their colours in interviews and appearing on Soccer AM. Keep up to date with all the latest Tottenham news and opinion by following SpursWebs Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. The page is for all confirmed fans of the club whether they have been around since birth or jumped on the Harry Kane hype train. The Sexiest Fan: Gerri Halliwell Oh, don't judge. Chelsea - Gordon Ramsay 6). To hell with Liverpool, To hell with Man City (they're s***) We will fight, fight, fight for . [72][73], In the 201112 season, The Fighting Cock set up an informal grouping, the 1882 Movement, to support the team and improve the atmosphere in the stadium. Tottenham didn't enjoy too many days like this when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge of United . The comedian was even spotted at Carrow Road as Antonio Contes side defeated Norwich City 5-0 on the final day of last season. Aston Villa full-back Matty Cash has liked a tweet criticising his tackle on Matt Doherty, which put the Tottenham defender out for the rest of the season. [131] The rivalry with West Ham is largely a one-sided affair on the part of West Ham West Ham's traditional rivalry is with Millwall F.C., but with Millwall often in a different league, West Ham fans have directed their attention at their neighbour when in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur. "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur" is still frequently sung by fans, and it is played at home games, especially after a win. Luther himself helped run the 'No More Red' campaign of this season and appeared in a kit launch video for the club's 2019/20 kit, claiming I couldve played for Arsenal you know, before telling his mates that he was top scorer at Under-9 level for Canning Town. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club says it has a "zero-tolerance position" regarding antisemitism but has previously insisted that fans' use of that word has never been "intended to cause. You still would. Welcome to the official Tottenham Hotspur fan area. Bill Nighy has to be the most famous, though. Honours: FA Cup (1927) Wales' biggest club (sorry Swansea, we already knew it was true but now it's in list form too) have had a reputation for . 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Though they're not the most famous people individually, however, we're going to give the title to Hard Fi's Richard Archer and The Bluetones' Adam Devlin as a joint bid, since their devotion is perhaps stronger than anyone else's. He also had a short interview with the clubafter our Champions League qualification in 2010. [4], Although football is traditionally considered a working class sport, around three-quarters of Tottenham supporters are broadly defined as middle class. The Hardest Fan: Jason Statham Jason facking Statham. Where to watch Sheffield United vs Tottenham TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on BBC One. Ray Winstone, Kriss Akabusi, Keira Knightly, John Cleese, Len Goodman and Triple H is quite a line-up. [145][146], There had been a number of incidents of hooliganism involving Spurs fans, most notably in the 1970s and 1980s. Michael McIntyres support of Spurs is no secret. Tottenham Hotspur - Adele, Tom Holland 7). 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