Today In Spurs History: 27th April
1901 – On this day in 1901, Spurs won their first FA Cup final, triumphing 3-1 in a replay against Sheffield United. Cameron, Smith and Brown were on target for Tottenham, as we became the first and only non-league side to win the cup.
1945 – Today is the birthday of the legendary Spurs striker Martin Chivers. Arriving at White Hart Lane in 1968, Chivers played 367 games for us, scoring 174 goals. He remains Tottenham’s all-time top scorer in European competition.
2002 – Tottenham beat Liverpool 1-0 on the final home game of the season, thanks to a goal from Gus Poyet.
Spurs In The News: 27th April
The Sun reports that Wolves want Robbie Keane, but seem to suggest that it will be a loan deal. I think we’ll be looking for a transfer fee.
The Oh, Ah, Daily Star features Peter Crouch talking about our upcoming clash with Manchester City.
Win tickets to the Bolton match in the Daily Mail.
Michael Dawson makes The Independent’s alternative team of the season.
Best Of The Web: 27th April
The Spoiler publishes it’s list of footballers behaving inappropriately.
For some reason, Manchester City have been allowed to sign a new goalkeeper. Knowing them it will probably be Buffon.
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