Tottenham

History Tottenham Hotspur FC

  • Foundation

    Foundation
    The 5th of September 1882, Hotspur Football Club was formed by the students of an Anglican school. In 1884 the club was renamed Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
  • Period: to

    First years

  • North London Derby

    North London Derby
    In 1887, the Spurs had their first match against Arsenal, which would be his main rival in the North London derby. A year later they would move to Northumberland Park.
  • Southern League title

    Southern League title
    On the Christmas of 1895 they are admitted on the Southend League.In 1900, Tottenham won the Southern League.
  • FA Cup title

    FA Cup title
    The big success came in 1901, when Tottenham Hotspur became the first non-league team to win the FA Cup. The Spurs established a new tradition, tie colorful ribbons for winners on the trophy.
  • Promotion to First Division

    Promotion to First Division
    The victory of the FA Cup helped the Spurs to be elected to the Second Division of the Football League in 1908. They managed the promotion to the First Division in his first attempt in 1909.
  • FA Cup title

    FA Cup title
    In 1921, Tottenham won the FA Cup for the second time, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Relegations and Promotions

    Relegations and Promotions
    The relegation came seven years later and five years after won promotion. In 1935 they were relegated again. With the war they had to wait until 1950 to regain his place in the First Division.
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    The 60's and 70's

  • The 'double'

    The 'double'
    In 1960 they won the league by eight points away to Sheffield. Spurs would get the double winning the FA Cup final at Leicester City.A year later they lost against Benfica in the semifinals of the European Cup.
  • UEFA Cup Winners' Cup title

    UEFA Cup Winners' Cup title
    In 1963 they reached the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup , beating Atletico Madrid 5-1 in Rotterdam. Tottenham became the first British club to win a European trophy.
  • FA Cup title

    FA Cup title
    They won the FA Cup for the fifth time
  • Football League Cup

    Football League Cup
    In 1971, Tottenham won their first Football League Cup, winning the final 2-0 to Aston Villa .
  • UEFA Cup title

    UEFA Cup title
    They became the first team on wining the UEFA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Football League Cup title

    Football League Cup title
    They became the first club in winning the trophy twice
  • Relegation to Second Division

    Relegation to Second Division
    They got promoted a year later
  • FA Cup title

    FA Cup title
    They became winner for the sixth time
  • FA Cup title

    FA Cup title
    Winners for the seventh time in the Club's Centenary year
  • UEFA Cup title

    UEFA Cup title
    The UEFA Cup for the second time is achieved.
  • FA Cup final

    FA Cup final
    They reach their eighth FA Cup final, however they lost against Coventry City 3-2.
  • FA Cup title

    FA Cup title
    They beated Nottingham Forest 1-2 in Wembley Stadium.
  • Football League Cup

    Football League Cup
    At the Wembley Stadium they beated Leicester City 0-1.
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    Last 15 years

    In 2004, a new structure was formed in the club. From the year 2006, they conducted a series of successful signings that led the club back to the European scene.
  • Football League Cup

    Football League Cup
    In 2008 they lifted the Football League Cup against Chelsea at Wembley, It was the first title in nine years for Spurs.
  • UEFA Champions League

    UEFA Champions League
    In 2010, and after nearly 50 years, the club qualified for the UEFA Champions League
  • Records

    Records
    The team went to a run of 12 wins, three draws and just one defeat. This included a run of 11 matches unbeaten.