Fiftieth anniversary of 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup win
· The story of Spurs 1963 European Cup-Winners' Cup win - Introduction.
· Round One - Spurs beat Glasgow Rangers 8-4 on aggregate.
· Round Two - Spurs beat Slovan Bratislava 6-2 on aggregate.
· Semi-Final - Spurs beat OFK Belgrade 5-2 on aggregate.
· The Final - Spurs beat Athletico Madrid 5-1.
Fifty Years After - The Double Series
A series of articles and reports giving an in depth look at the 1960-1 season, starting with the building of the side; and a brief account of 1960-1. The series was written during the 2000-01 season but has been re-launched to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Spurs' finest hour. This series also now features tributes and a detailed profile of "Sir" Bill Nicholson, who sadly passed away on 23rd October, 2004.
Spurs Odyssey Message Board member – “Huk” – had a very privileged upbringing near White Hart Lane –in Creighton Road. “Huk” was not and is not a rich man. He was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. So what was so special about his life so near to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club? Well, our man “Huk” used to live next door but one to THE Spurs Legend, the late, great “Sir” Bill Nicholson.
· Read Huk's Story here
Spurs' European Cup Campaign, 1961-62
· Spurs v Gornik Zabreze, European Cup - September 1961
· Spurs v Feyenoord, European Cup - November 1961
· Spurs v Dukla Prague, European Cup - February, 1962
· Spurs v Benfica, European Cup - March/April, 1962
Like everyone else I was very saddened to hear of the passing of one of the Spurs Legends, Bobby Smith, on Saturday 18th September, 2010. Read the full item here
Jimmy Greaves
My boyhood idol, the one and only Jimmy Greaves was 72 years old on February 20th, 2012. Happy Birthday Jim!
· Read Brian Judson's original article (written several years ago).
· Read John Farrell's further tribute.
· When "Peej" met Greavsie.
Spurs Odyssey was recently (June 2010) invited to attend a gathering at the new prestigious Burger King in Leicester Square. Two of Spurs Odyssey's members - Peter Garnett ("Peej") and Tom Fisher ("Tommy") - went along and produced the following rather unique insight into my personal favourite ever football player.
· The passing of another Spurs Legend - Eddie Baily
Eddie Baily was not just a former player for Spurs, but he was an integral member of our Championship winning side in 1950-51, managed by Arthur Rowe. Eddie made 40 appearances in our 1950-51 season, missing just two games, and scoring 12 goals. Eddie was an inside forward, or in modern-day terms an attacking midfielder, wearing the number 10 shirt.
Eddie Baily is pictured here amongst the 1950-51 League Champions. Left to right (back) - Ramsey, Nicholson, Clarke, Ditchburn, Duquemin, Willis, Walters - (front) - Castle, Bennett, Burgess (Capt.), Baily, Medley....Read the full article
John Ripsher Dedication Service
Spurs Odyssey was represented at the service held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Dover to dedicate the headstone placed at the grave of John Ripsher, the very first President of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
The Burkinshaw Years
Brian Judson details the career of the second most successful Spurs manager ever.
Keith Burkinshaw installed into the Spurs Hall of Fame
Exclusive report and pictures
Spurs Odyssey was saddened to hear of the passing of another Spurs Legend - Ron Burgess - yesterday on February 14th 2005. On this date in 1958, Spurs signed the great Cliff Jones from Swansea, when Ron Burgess was the manager. Ron Burgess died at the great age of 87 years, and Captained the great Championship winning sides from 1949-51, when Spurs won the old Second and First Divisions in successive seasons. He can also claim the credit for discovering Pat Jennings, as regular correspondent Brian Judson writes:-
· R.I.P. - TED DITCHBURN
Spurs Odyssey has heard the sad news of the passing of yet another legend of the 1950-51 Championship-winning side. The goalkeeper from that era, Ted Ditchburn, passed away yesterday (26th December, 2005) at the great age of 84, and joins the likes of Ramsey, Nicholson, Duquemin and Burgess in the great stadium in the sky.
Pat Jennings installed into the Spurs Hall of Fame
Exclusive report and pictures
Heroes of Tottenham - Glenn Hoddle
Brian Judson provides his usual detailed insight into the career of one of the Lane's all time favourites.
Spurs Odyssey is proud to have been chosen to exclusively offer you the chance to purchase this beautiful bone china plate, commemorating the marvellous first modern Double victory in 1960-61 by Tottenham Hotspur football club.
Do you recognise the young goalkeeper in the middle of this picture (below), taken in 1988? Have a look at this feature article, where all will be revealed!
Spurs 0 DC United 1 - West Stand in Mexican Wave shock!
Last night's Tottenham Tribute match was never supposed to be about the football, was it? A generous crowd (estimated by THFC at 27,000) came to White Hart lane for the pleasure of seeing two or three candidates for their all-time dream team wearing the lilywhite shirt again, and playing together. Their wish was granted, as Spurs played in an all white strip against a DC United team, dressed in black, and who had clearly not read the script for such occasions, when they scored a late winner, after applying themselves fully to the game throughout proceedings.
The Worthington Cup Final 1999
Re-live the last touch of glory for Spurs at the old Wembley. On that day we even cheered George Graham!
There are five accounts from:-
Paul Smith
Ivan Cohen
Brian Judson
Dave Gallagher
Les Wilson
On This Matchday
Information featuring programme notes, and points of interest regarding a match of a similar ilk to the game being played "on this day".
Remembering Cyril Knowles
Spurs recent Worthington Cup clash with Torquay evoked memories of the late Cyril Knowles, who graced White Hart lane for so many years, but who also had a spell at Torquay as manager before his tragic and early passing in 1991.
