Despite never playing club football together, Danny and Jackie Blanchflower’s storied careers would make a lasting impression in Britain
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A majestic goalkeeper and an outstanding individual both on and off the pitch, Ray Clemence will be sorely missed
Vinny Samways’ career is something of an oddity. He remains far more renowned in Spain than England, revered today as one of Las Palmas’ greatest players
As another member of England’s 1966 World Cup team sadly passed away, football remembers Martin Peters, one of the great midfield visionaries
In a little over five seasons, Mauricio Pochettino achieved on a consistent basis everything that had eluded Tottenham since the turn of the century
Tottenham’s Famous Five under Ossie Ardiles – Klinsmann, Sheringham, Anderton, Barmby and Dumitrescu – remains one of the most entertaining teams of the era
He may not always be remembered as a success story at Spurs, but Martin Jol’s work laid the foundations for what they are now under Mauricio Pochettino
Stigma and unfair reputations about players from overseas still exist but pale in comparison to what it once was thanks to Jürgen Klinsmann
Darren Anderton should be remembered for his professionalism and qualities on the pitch, not the unfortunate injuries that so agonisingly kept him off it
At his peak, Neil Ruddock represented much of what was beloved in an English defender: commanding in defence and calmness and confident on the ball
Ginola was an enigmatic footballer who played with his heart on his sleeve – and his charisma and talent would see him become a true cult hero
Tim Sherwood was, at his peak, something we rarely see in the Premier League today: a larger-than-life, blood-and-thunder character, unable to be usurped
He arrived as a UEFA Cup winner and one of Spain’s brightest managerial minds, but Juande Ramos would struggle in his year at Tottenham
According to Mauricio Pochettino, work hard and the universe will reward you with little elements of fortune that go your way – that’s energia universal
Once lauded as one of Europe’s best stoppers, it has been a career of comedic lows and spellbinding highs for Huerelho Gomes in the Premier League
Boasting a depleted squad against the might of Anderlecht, Tottenham – and young goalkeeper Tony Parks – would memorably lift the 1984 UEFA Cup
When a flying Tottenham entered the Anfield cauldron in March 1985, the did sao having failed to beat Liverpool away in a mammoth 73 years
A Tottenham legend let go on loan mid-season to a league below, Alan Mullery would remarkably return and prove the hero in their UEFA Cup glory of 1972