How spurs fans shaped the identity of one of the worlds most famous clubs cowritten with alan fisher. Spurs criticise oed over expanded definition of yid football the. Tottenham hotspur football club handbook 198485 by tottenham hotspur football club and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In november of 2000, along with thousands of other soccer supporters, i made my way down the high road toward. Fan culture at a tottenham match facing history and. Tottenham hotspur a history in pictures football book i.
Tottenham hotspur away kits historical football kits. The complete record from the days when a few local schoolboy cricketers gathered to decide how to spend the winter months to the present days of a return to top level european competition, the clubs history is recorded in the first section. Apr 30, 2014 yid is a threeletter word thats been used as an insult for jews. Online shopping for tottenham hotspur from a great selection at books store. For those not in the know, its a warts and all account of tottenhams 197172 season, in which davies was given unprecedented access behind the scenes at white hart lane. Jan 04, 2019 the world jewish congress and the board of deputies of british jews have condemned tottenham hotspur supporters use of the nickname yids and called for fans to take a stand against the. Tottenham hotspur founded, will embrace yids monicker. This book is a factual account of the history of the worlds greatest football club tottenham hotspur. But the story lying behind its name and the club emblem is rather interesting. Book cover for the biography of tottenham hotspur book. This book looks at how spurs fans played an important part in creating an identity of our worldrenowned club.
Yid is the nickname for fans of the tottenham hotspur football club. Due to the clubs historical association with jewish supporters, tottenham is identified as a jewish. Tottenham are hated for their jewish origins, spains bestselling newspaper marca has claimed. The luxury presentation case contains two beautiful coffee table books. Jan 01, 2008 tottenham hotspur the complete record was first published in 1993 and has now been totally revised and updated and contains the full story of spurs 125 year history in great detail. The name was changed to tottenham hotspur in april 1884, possibly to avoid confusion with the older hotspur fc formed 1878 and located in wimbledon by 1886. How spurs fans shaped the identity of one of the world s most famous clubs by martin cloake and alan fisher oct 15, 2016 4. In response, tottenham fans have, since the 1970s, appropriated and embraced the term by identifying as the yid army.
Drawing on social history, contemporary press reports and firsthand interviews with the fans themselves, authors martin cloake and alan fisher trace the clubs development from being the team of the. From the days when a few local schoolboy cricketers gathered to decide how to spend the winter months to the present days of a return to top level european. Tottenham hotspur football club is a football club based in tottenham, north london, england. The lane book official spurs shop tottenham hotspur. How spurs fans shaped the identity of one of the world s most famous clubs cloake, martin, fisher, alan on. Drawing on social history, contemporary press reports and firsthand interviews with the fans themselves, authors martin cloake and alan fisher trace the clubs development.
Nov, 2012 tottenham hotspur why jews are proud to be spurs fans. All these books have been published, but some are obviously now only available through specialist outlets or may even be out of print. The complete record which have been written and compiled by awardwinning editorial team headed by renowned spurs historian bob goodwin. Formed in 1882 as hotspur football club by a group of schoolboys, it was renamed to tottenham hotspur football club in 1884, and is commonly referred to as tottenham or spurs. In the case of tottenham hotspur, rival fans chanted antisemitic abuse including yids against tottenham fans. The complete record from the days when a few local schoolboy cricketers gathered to decide how to spend the winter months to the present days of a return to top level european competition, the clubs history is. Tottenham are hated for their jewish origins, claim spanish. Tottenhams yid army are from north london and have been involved in organsied violence spanning 3 decades. This personalised tottenham hotspur football book documents every unforgettable and historically significant achievement of the one and only spurs.
Explore books by tottenham hotspur with our selection at. View tottenham hotspur fc squad and player information on the official website of the premier league. Find out why the history of tottenham fc book is the no. Oct 06, 2016 tottenham hotspur appealed to all sections of society with a history of welcome and independence. Arsenals jewish support grew later, in the 1930s, from the more affluent north london community. Tottenhams harry kane shoots the ball during the english league cup semifinal first leg soccer match between tottenham hotspur and chelsea at wembley stadium in london, tuesday, jan. Founded in 1882, tottenham won the fa cup for the first time in 1901, the only nonleague club to do so since the formation of the football league in 1888. Fan culture at a tottenham match facing history and ourselves. Tottenham are hated for their jewish origins, claim. White hart lane, home ground for tottenham 18992017. Personalised tottenham hotspur football book i just love it. Personalised tottenham hotspur football book gift details personalised tottenham hotspur book. Your tottenham hotspur fan will be able to reminisce about their beloved teams past successes and will love looking through all the fascinating photographs.
Dictionaries like the english language shouldnt be made. The personalised tottenham football book will be a clear winner with your starkraving mad spurs fan the book is chockfull of all their favourite teams rich history, told through newspaper coverage from the last 100 years. The tottenham hotspur football club also know as tottenham hotspur f. On wednesday, the fa the governing body of english football released a statement threatening to prosecute supporters of tottenham hotspur for the use of the word yid in chants. Why do fans still get away with chanting tottenham hotspur. This history in pictures book is exclusive to i just love it, handbound in a special cover tailored to the team full of iconic images from the 20th century, this fantastic spurs picture book will make the perfect keepsake. The sports archives tottenham hotspur club history posted on february 23, 2015 by thesportsarchives the tottenham hotspur football club also know as tottenham hotspur f.
Tottenham hotspur have criticised the oxford english dictionarys oed expanded definition of the words yid and yiddo after it linked the. Tottenham hotspur facing fresh calls to clamp down on yids. Personalised tottenham hotspur gifts 5 explore over a century of tottenham hotspur history through books containing newspaper clippings, photos and facts. The official history of the tottenham hotspur jersey 22. World jewish congress condemns tottenham fans use of yids. Tottenham hotspur football books, dvds and merchandise. Why do fans still get away with chanting tottenham hotspurs. Sep 23, 20 there was never a warning more certain to backfire than the one issued by the football association fa to tottenham hotspur supporters last week.
Uks tottenham soccer club defends fans use of yid army. Here is a list of books associated with tottenham hotspur in one way or another. Dictionaries like the english language shouldnt be. All local kickoff times and channel information for when spurs are on tv in your country. They also engage with the club and had at times exerted their influence over the club on various issues in its history. Tottenham hotspur a history in pictures football book. Meaning tottenham hotspur logo and symbol history and evolution. Oct 16, 2017 tottenham are hated for their jewish origins, spains bestselling newspaper marca has claimed. So when in september last year he pronounced upon the longrunning dispute over the use of the yword at tottenham hotspur, he was focussed less on the good of the national game and more on his intended audience, those involved in the debate around free speech and the readers of the jewish chronicle, where the interview was published and whose.
This beautiful coffee table book celebrates the history of white hart lane the world famous home of the spurs since 1899 as an exciting new future looms in n17. Packed with wonderful stories from the formation of the club to the present day, and the memories of numerous legendary players, managers, supporters and other key figures, the biography of. The tottenham hotspur supporters trust have tracked this case and have pointed people in the direction of advice and representation. A peoples history of tottenham hotspur football club. Tottenham hotspur has an active fanbase that forms organisations to support the team and interact with other members. One of the oldest football clubs in england, tottenham hotspur has had not so many logos over the course of its 6yearold history. Some fans view adopting yid as a way of reclaiming the word as a badge of honour and pride.
Not, on the face of it, an event of jewish significance, except that in recent decades, the teams fans have taken on a quasijewish identity, calling themselves yids or even as the yid army. As a consequence, tottenham is perceived as a jewish club and their fans have suffered antisemitic abuse from opposing supporters who have disparagingly referred to them as yids. The word yid is a jewish ethnonym of yiddish origin. There was never a warning more certain to backfire than the one issued by the football association fa to tottenham hotspur supporters last week.
The sociohistorical manifestations of antisemitism in britain are complex see. Tottenham hotspur fc squad information 20192020 premier. Having followed spurs since 1970 at home and away, martin cloake knows the history and traditions of this great club. The word is offensive, they say, regardless of how the supporters use it, even if. When tottenham hotspur fans chant yid, it is the opposite of derogatory.
They say that, it remains our firm belief that, used in a football context by tottenham hotspur supporters, there is no intent or desire to offend any member of the jewish community. Historian of modern jewish history, john efron, describes tottenhams yiddo culture as an invention by nonjewish supporters of an imagined collective tribal identity. The cross sports book awards illustrated book of the year. They have published fanzines and established an online presence in fansites, forums and blogs dedicated to. Make offer tottenham hotspur official handbook 197172. Dictionary definition of yid now includes spurs fans. The books offer the chance to emboss your recipients name onto the front cover, making their book a genuine oneofakind. Mar 03, 2014 the tottenham hotspur supporters trust have tracked this case and have pointed people in the direction of advice and representation. The spurs shirt book is a stunning coffee table book tells the history of the lilywhite and blue jersey through an extraordinary collection of spurs shirts, match worn by club legends from danny blanchflower and jimmy greaves to glenn hoddle, ricky villa, gareth bale and harry kane. This exclusive extract from a new history of spurs sheds light on the. Tottenham personalised gifts spurs books in the book. The best of spurs games and names are featured in this page newspaper history. Tottenham hotspur the complete record was first published in 1993 and has now been totally revised and updated and contains the full story of spurs 125 year history in great detail. A peoples history of tottenham hotspur is the story of how fans helped create the identity of a worldfamous club and tells a story from a perspective rarely acknowledged.
Uses and meanings of yid in english football fandom. Tottenham hotspur have criticised the oxford english dictionary oed after it expanded its definition of the word yid to include a supporter of or player. For a while the lads turned out on tottenham marshes and scuffles occasionally broke out with rival teams over the best pitches. To understand the tottenham hotspur logo history it is worth getting acquainted with the origin of the clubs name. World jewish congress condemns tottenham fans use of. The spurs logo is a cockerel standing on a football and the latin motto for the club is audere est facere or to dare is to do. Yid is a threeletter word thats been used as an insult for jews. Tottenham hotspur fans have used the word yid to describe.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The biography of tottenham hotspur by julie welch goodreads. The recipients name will be gold embossed on the cover for free and their name alongside your personal message will be added to the title page to create an extra special gift. The oxford english dictionary has for the first time included supporters and players of tottenham hotspur fc who have a long history of being the objects of. Spurs the complete history books official spurs shop. The sports archives tottenham hotspur club history the. Tottenham hotspur fc was founded in 1882, by a group of grammarschool boys from all hallows church. Tottenham hotspur appealed to all sections of society with a history of welcome and independence. How spurs fans shaped the identity of one of the world s most famous clubs.
Packed with wonderful stories from the formation of the club to the present day, and the memories of numerous legendary players, managers, supporters and other key figures, the biography of tottenham hotspur brilliantly brings the rich and glorious history of spurs to life. The london club tottenham hotspur has one of the largest fan bases in england. The fa, english soccers governing body, was fed up fed up. A number of european clubs, such as tottenham hotspur and ajax have become associated with being jewish. Initially amateur, the club turned professional in 1895. Aug 15, 2016 a peoples history of tottenham hotspur is the story of how fans helped create the identity of a worldfamous club and tells a story from a perspective rarely acknowledged. Tottenham hotspur why jews are proud to be spurs fans. The world jewish congress and the board of deputies of british jews have condemned tottenham hotspur supporters use of the nickname yids and called for fans to take a stand against the. The lane the official history of the world famous home of the spurs. Tottenham s harry kane shoots the ball during the english league cup semifinal first leg soccer match between tottenham hotspur and chelsea at wembley stadium in london, tuesday, jan. Oct 15, 2016 his latest book is called, a peoples history of tottenham hotspur football club. Gerald jacobs reflects on how establishment figures, virtually all of them jewish, virtually none of them spurs. In response some jewish and nonjewish fans of tottenham hotspur f.
Dec 15, 2015 packed with wonderful stories from the formation of the club to the present day, and the memories of numerous legendary players, managers, supporters and other key figures, the biography of tottenham hotspur brilliantly brings the rich and glorious history of spurs to life. New edition of this successful, detailed and colourful history of tottenham hotspur that gets to the heart and soul of the famous north london football club. Tottenham hotspur are facing fresh calls to clamp down on fans using the word yid after a series of jewish organisations condemned the. Jan, 2010 for those not in the know, its a warts and all account of tottenhams 197172 season, in which davies was given unprecedented access behind the scenes at white hart lane. Yids fans can truly embrace their clubs history by personalising each book to the tastes of the recipient. My memories of spurs managers from bill nicholson to jose mourinho. In 2012 spurs commissioned under armour as their kit supplier.
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